cluding the acquisition and disposition of lands and interests in lands as may be required in these programs.

(3) Conduct, support, and cooperate in investigations, experiments, tests, and other activities deemed necessary to obtain, analyze, develop, demonstrate, and disseminate scientific information about protecting, managing, and utilizing forest and rangeland renewable resources in rural, suburban, and urban areas in the United States and foreign countries. The activities conducted, supported, or cooperated in shall include, but not be limited to: renewable resource management research, renewable resource environmental research, renewable resource protection research, renewable resource utilization research, and renewable resource assessment research (16 U.S.C. 1641-1647). Use authorities and means available to disseminate the knowledge and technology developed from forestry research. Coordinate activities with other agencies in the Department, other Federal and State agencies; forestry schools, and private entities and individuals (16 U.S.C. 2101-2111).

(4) Administer programs of cooperative forestry assistance in the protection, conservation, and multiple resource management of forests and related resources in both rural and urban areas. Provide assistance to States in forest resources planning. Conduct a program of technology implementation for State forestry personnel, private forest landowners and managers, vendors, forest operators, public agencies, and individuals (16 U.S.C. 2101-2111).

(5) Administer forest insect, disease, and other pest control and eradication programs.

(6) Administer programs under section 23 of the Federal Highway Act (23 U.S.C. 101(a), 202(b), 204(a)-(e), 205(a)-(d), 317).

(7) Exercise the custodianship of lands and interests in lands under lease or contract of sale to States and local agencies pursuant to title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1010-1012).

(8) Administer under such general program criteria and procedures as may be established by the Soil Conser

vation Service, the forestry aspects of paragraphs (d)(8) (i), (ii), and (iii) of this section on the National Forest System and rangelands within national forest boundaries and adjacent rangelands which are administered under formal agreement, and other forest lands.

(i) Cooperative river basin surveys and investigations program (16 U.S.C. 1006).

(ii) Eleven authorized watershed improvement programs and emergency flood prevention measures program under the Flood Control Act (33 U.S.C. 701b-1).

(iii) Small watershed protection program under the Pilot Watershed Protection and Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Acts (67 Stat. 214 and 16 U.S.C. 1001-1009).

(9) Provide assistance to the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in connection with the agricultural conservation program, the naval stores conversion program, and the cropland conservation program (16 U.S.C. 590g-590q). Jointly administer the Forestry Incentives Program with the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, in consultation with State Foresters (16 U.S.C. 2103).

(10) Coordinate mapping work of the Department, including: (i) Clearing mapping projects to prevent duplication; (ii) keeping a record of mapping done by Department agencies; (iii) preparing and submitting required Departmental reports; (iv) serving as liaison on mapping with the Office of Management and Budget, Department of the Interior, and other departments and establishments; (v) promoting interchange of technical information, including techniques which may reduce costs or improve quality; and (vi) maintenance of the mapping records formerly maintained by the Office of Plant and Operations.

(11) Enter into contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, for the support of scientific research in forestry activities (7 U.S.C. 427i(a) and 1624; and 16 U.S.C. 1643-1645).

(12) Provide assistance to the Farmers Home Administration in connection with grants and loans under authority of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S.C. 1923;

and consultation with the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the authority of 40 U.S.C. 461(e).

(13) Exercise responsibility, under such general program criteria and procedures as may be established by the Soil Conservation Service in connection with the forestry aspects of the resource conservation and development program authorized by title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1011(e)).

(14) Administer the radio frequency licensing work of the Department, including: (i) Representation of the Department on the Interdepartmental Radio Advisory Committee and its Frequency Assignment Subcommittee, in the office of the Director of Telecommunications Management; (ii) establishing policies, standards, and procedures for allotting and assigning frequencies within the Department and for obtaining effective utilization of them: (iii) providing licensing action necessary to assign radio frequencies for use by the agencies of the Department and maintenance of the records necessary in connection therewith; and (iv) providing inspection of the Department's radio operations to insure compliance with national and international regulations and policies for radio frequency use.

(15) Administer the Youth Conservation Corps Act (42 U.S.C. precede 2711 note) for the Department of Agriculture.

(16) Establish and operate the Job Corps Civilian Conservation centers on national forest lands as authorized by title I, sections 106 and 107, of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2716-2717), in accordance with the terms of an agreement dated May 11, 1967, between the Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary of Labor; and administration of other cooperative manpower training and work experience programs where the Forest Service serves as host or prime sponsor with other departments of Federal, State, or local governments.

(17) Administer the Volunteers in the National Forests Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a-558d, 558a note).

(18) Render the decisions of the Secretary in appeals from the Chief,

Forest Service, pursuant to § 211.19(j) (1)(iv) and (2), Title 36 Code of Feder al Regulations.

(19) Administer rural fire protection and control programs (16 U.S.C. 2106). (20) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (16 U.S.C. 3101

3215).

(e) [Reserved]

(f) Related to soil conservation activities. (1) Provide national leadership in the conservation, development, and productive use of the Nation's soil, water, and related resources. Such leadership encompasses soil, water, plant, and wildlife conservation; small watershed protection and flood prevention; and resource conservation and development. Integrated in these programs are erosion control, sediment reduction, pollution abatement, land use planning, multiple use, improvement of water quality, and several surveying and monitoring activities related to environmental improvement. All are designed to assure (i) quality in the natural resource base for sustained use; (ii) quality in the environment to provide attractive, convenient, and satisfying places to live, work, and play; and (iii) quality in the standard of living based on community improvement and adequate income.

(2) Evaluate and coordinate land use policy.

(3) Administer the basic program of soil and water conservation under Pub. L. 46, 74th Congress, as amended, and related laws (16 U.S.C. 590a-f, 590i-1, 590q, 590q-1; 42 U.S.C. 3271-3274; 7 U.S.C. 2201), including:

(i) Technical assistance to land users in carrying out locally adapted soil and water conservation programs primarily through the conservation districts in the 50 States, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands, but also to communities, watershed groups, Federal and State agencies, and other cooperators including such assistance as:

(a) Comprehensive planning assistance in nonmetropolitan districts.

(b) Assistance in the field of incomeproducing recreation on rural nonFederal lands.

(c) Forestry assistance, as a part of total technical assistance, to private

landowners and landusers when such services are an integral part of land management and such services are not available from a State agency; and forestry services in connection with the windbreaks and shelter belts to prevent wind and water erosion of lands. (d) Assistance in developing programs relating to natural beauty.

(e) Assistance to other Department agencies in connection with the administration of their programs, as fol

lows:

(1) Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service in the development and technical servicing of certain programs, such as the rural environmental assistance program, water bank program, Appalachian regional development program, and other such similar conservation programs.

(2) Farmers Home Administration in connection with its loan program. (ii) Soil surveys, including:

(a) Providing leadership for the Federal part of the National Cooperative Soil Survey which includes conducting and publishing of soil surveys.

(b) Conducting soil surveys for resource planning and development.

(c) Performing the cartographic services essential to carrying out the delegated authorities, including furnishing photographs, mosaics, and maps.

(iii) Conducting and coordinating snow surveys and making water supply forecasts pursuant to Reorganization Plan No. 4 of 1940 (5 U.S.C. App.).

(iv) Operating plant materials centers for the assembly and testing of plant species in conservation programs, including the use, administration, and disposition of lands under the administration of the Soil Conservation Service for such purposes under title III of the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (7 U.S.C. 1010-1011).

(v) Providing leadership in the inventorying and monitoring of soil, water, land, and related resources of the Nation.

(4) Administer the watershed protection and flood prevention programs including:

(i) The 11 authorized watershed projects under Pub. L. 534, 78th Congress, 33 U.S.C. 701b-1.

(ii) The Emergency Flood Control Work under section 216 of Pub. L. 516, 81st Congress, 33 U.S.C. 701b-1.

(iii) The cooperative river basin surveys and investigations programs under section 6 of Pub. L. 586, 83d Congress, 16 U.S.C. 1006. Representation on the Water Resources Council and river basin commissions created by Pub. L. 89-80, 42 U.S.C. 1962, and on river basin interagency committees.

(iv) The pilot watershed projects under Pub. L. 46, 74th Congress, 16 U.S.C. 590a-f, and Pub. L. 156, 83d Congress.

(v) The watershed protection and flood prevention program under Pub. L. 566, 83d Congress, as amended 16 U.S.C. 1001-1009, except for responsibilities delegated to the Under Secretary for Small Community and Rural Development.

(vi) The joint investigations and surveys with the Department of the Army under Pub. L. 87-639, 16 U.S.C. 1009.

(vii) The Emergency Conservation Program under Section 403 of Pub. L. 95-334, 16 U.S.C. 2201.

(5) Administer the Great Plains conservation program under Pub. L. 1201, 84th Congress, as amended 16 U.S.C. 590p(b).

(6) Administer the resource conservation and development program under Pub. L. 46, 74th Congress, and 703, 87th Congress, as amended 16 U.S.C. 590a and 7 U.S.C. 1010-1011, except for responsibilities delegated to the Under Secretary for Small Community and Rural Development.

(7) Responsibility for entering into long-term contracts for carrying out conservation and environmental measures in watershed areas.

(8) Provide national leadership in carrying out the Soil and Water Resources Conservation Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-192.

(9) Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under section 35 of the Clean Water Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-217, to the Secretary of Agriculture.

(g) [Reserved]

(h) Related to committee management. Establish and reestablish regional, state, and local advisory committees for activities under his authority.

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ize any expenditure, promulgate any rule, regulation, order, or instruction required by or authorized by law and deemed by the general officer agency head to be necessary and proper to the discharge of his responsibilities. This authority will be exercised subject to applicable administrative rules and regulations. Unless otherwise provided, a general officer or agency head may, subject to his continuing responsibility for the proper discharge of delegations made to him, in his part or elsewhere, delegate and provide for the redelegation of his authority to appropriate officers and employees. Subject to the general supervision of the Secretary, agency heads who are delegated authority from a general officer, in this part or elsewhere, report to and are under the supervision of that general officer.

[39 FR 13625, Apr. 16, 1974]

§ 2.8 Additional delegations.

The authority granted to a general officer may be exercised in the discharge of any additional functions which the Secretary may assign.

§ 2.9 Limitations.

The delegations made in this part shall not be construed to confer upon any general officer or agency head the authority of the Secretary to prescribe regulations which by law require approval of the President.

§ 2.10 New principles and periodic reviews.

In the exercise of authority delegated by the Secretary, the application of new principles of major importance or a departure from principles established by the Secretary should be brought to the attention of the Secretary. General officers are responsible for assuring that periodic reviews are conducted of the activities of the agencies assigned to their direction and supervision, as required by 5 U.S.C. 305. § 2.11

Secretary and general officers not precluded from exercising delegated powers.

No delegation of authority by the Secretary or a general officer contained in this part or elsewhere shall

preclude the Secretary or general officer from exercising any of the authority so delegated.

§ 2.12 Status of prior delegations.

Nothing in this part shall affect the bylaws of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, or the Rural Telephone Bank. All delegations previously made which are inconsistent with delegations made in this part are superseded; however, any regulation, order, authorization, expenditure, or other instrument, heretofore issued or made pursuant to any delegation of authority shall continue in full force and effect unless and until withdrawn or superseded pursuant to authority granted in this part.

Subpart C-Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs, the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs, the Under Secretary for Small Community and Rural Development, Assistant Secretaries, and the Director of Economics, Policy Analysis and Budget

§ 2.13 Delegations of authority to the Deputy Secretary.

The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Deputy Secretary:

(a) General. Perform all of the duties and exercise all of the powers and functions which are now or which may hereafter be, vested in the Secretary of Agriculture. This delegation is subject to the limitation in § 2.9.

[37 FR 28463, Dec. 27, 1972. Redesignated and amended at 42 FR 35626, July 11, 1977; 42 FR 60721, Nov. 29, 1977]

§ 2.14 Reservations of authority.

The following authorities are reserved to the Secretary of Agriculture. [37 FR 28463, Dec. 27, 1972, as amended at 41 FR 3463, Jan. 23, 1976. Redesignated at 42 FR 35626, July 11, 1977]

§ 2.15 Delegations of authority to the Assistant Secretary for Food and Consumer Services.

The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Assistant Secretary for Food and Consumer Services:

(a) Related to food and nutrition. (1) Administer the following legislation:

(i) The Food Stamp Act of 1964, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2011-2025).

(ii) National School Lunch Act of 1946, as amended (42 U.S.C. 17511763), except procurement of agricultural commoditites and other foods under section 6 thereof.

(iii) Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1771-1785).

(2) Administer those functions relating to the distribution and donation of agricultural commodities and products thereof under the following legislation:

(i) Clause (3) of section 416, Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1431), except the estimate and announcement of the types and varieties of food commodities, and the quantities thereof, to become available for distribution thereunder.

(ii) Section 709 of the Food and Agriculture Act of 1965, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1446a-1).

(iii) Section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935, as amended (7 U.S.C. 612c), as supplemented by the Act of June 28, 1937 (15 U.S.C. 713c), and related legislation.

(iv) Section 9 of the Act of September 6, 1958 (7 U.S.C. 1431b).

(v) Section 210 of the Agricultural Act of 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1859), except with respect to donations to Federal penal and correctional institutions.

(vi) Section 402 of the Mutual Security Act of 1954, as amended (22 U.S.C. 1922).

(vii) Section 707 of the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended (42 U.S.C. 3045f).

(viii) Sections 203 and 233 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4413, 4457).

(3) Administer those functions relating to the distribution of food coupons under section 238 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4457).

(4) In connection with the functions assigned in paragraphs (b)(1), (2) and

(b) Related to human nutrition information. (1) Assemble and collect food and nutrition education materials, including the results of nutrition research, training methods, procedures, and other materials related to the purpose of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977; maintain such information; and provide for the dissemination of such information and materials on a regular basis to State educational agencies and other interested parties (7 U.S.C. 3126).

(2) Appraise the nutritive content of the U.S. food supply.

(3) Develop and make available data on the nutrient composition of foods needed by Federal, State, and local agencies administering food and nutrition programs, and the general public to improve the nutritional quality of American diets.

(4) Develop family and food plans at different costs for use as standards by families of different sizes, sex-age composition and economic levels.

(5) Develop suitable and safe preparation and management procedures to retain nutritional and eating qualities of food served in homes and institutions.

(6) Develop materials to aid the public in meeting dietary needs, with emphasis on food selection for good nutrition and appropriate costs, and food preparation to avoid waste, maximize nutrient retention, minimize food safety hazards, and conserve energy.

(7) Develop food plans for use in establishing food stamp benefit levels, and assess the nutritional impact of Federal programs.

(8) Design and carry out periodic nationwide food consumption surveys to