(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) Exercise the administrative appeal functions of the Secretary of Agriculture in review of decisions of the Chief of the Forest Service pursuant to 36 CFR 211.18.

(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. 31013215).

(21) Represent the Department in all matters relating to responsibilities and authorities under the Federal Water Power Act, approved June 10, 1920, as amended (16 U.S.C. 791-823).

(22) Provide technical assistance on forestry technology for the implementation and administration of the conservation reserve program authorized in sections 1231-1244 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (Pub. L. 99-198).

(23) Enter into cooperative research and development agreements with industry, universities, and others; institute a cash awards program to reward scientific, engineering, and technical personnel; award royalties to inventors; and retain and use royalty income (15 U.S.C. 3710a-3710c).

(24) Enter into contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements to further research, extension, or teaching pro

grams in the food and agricultural sciences (7 U.S.C. 3318).

(25) Enter into cost-reimbursable agreements relating to agricultural research, extension, or teaching activities (7 U.S.C. 3319a).

(26) Plan and administer wildlife and fish conservation rehabilitation and habitat management programs on National Forest System lands pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 670g, 670h, and 6700.

(27) For the purposes of the National Forest System Drug Control Act of 1986, 16 U.S.C. 559b-f, specifically designate certain specially trained officers and employees of the Forest Service, not exceeding 500, to have authority in the performance of their duties within the boundaries of the National Forest System:

(i) To carry firearms;

(ii) To conduct investigations of violations of and to enforce section 401 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 U.S.C. 841) and other criminal violations relating to marijuana and other controlled substances that are manufactured, distributed, or dispensed on National Forest lands;

(iii) To make arrests with a warrant or process for misdemeanor violations, or without a warrant for violations of such misdemeanors that any such officer or employee has probable cause to believe are being committed in that employee's presence or view, or for a felony with a warrant or without a warrant, if the employee has probable cause to believe that the person being arrested has committed or is committing such felony;

(iv) To serve warrants and other process issued by a court or officer of competent jurisdiction;

(v) To search, with or without a warrant or process any person, place, or conveyance according to Federal law or rule of law; and

(vi) To seize with or without a warrant or process any evidentiary item according to Federal law or rule of law.

(28) Authorize the Forest Service to cooperate with the law enforcement officials of any Federal agency, State, or political subdivision, in the investigation of violations of and enforcement of section 401 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. 841), other

laws and regulations relating to marijuana and other controlled substances, and State drug control laws or ordinances, within the boundaries of the National Forest System.

(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 and administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Farmland Protection Policy Act (7 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.), except as otherwise delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Science and Education in § 2.30(a)(75).

(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 follows:

(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 eleven 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, 16 U.S.C. 590a-f; Pub. L. 87-703, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1010-1011; and Pub. L. 97-98, 16 U.S.C. 3451-3461; except for responsibilities assigned 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.

(10) Administer the search and rescue operations authority under Section 1550, Pub. L. 97-98, 95 Stat. 1344 (7 U.S.C. 2273).

(11) Perform the following functions in connection with the administration of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act:

(i) Identify salt source areas and determine the salt load resulting from irrigation and watershed management practices;

(ii) Conduct salinity control studies of irrigated salt source areas;

(iii) Provide technical assistance in the implementation of salinity control projects, including the development of salinity control plans, technical services for application, and certification of practice applications;

(iv) Develop plans for implementing measures that will reduce the salt load of the Colorado River;

(v) Develop and implement longterm monitoring and evaluation plans to measure and report progress and accomplishments in achieving program objectives; and

(vi) Coordinate salt source planning and monitoring and evaluation activities within the Department and with the Bureau of Reclamation, other federal agencies, and representatives of the seven basin states participating in the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program (42 U.S.C. 1592(c)).

(12) Provide technical assistance on soil and water conservation technology for the implementation and administration of the conservation reserve program authorized in sections 12311244 of the Food Security Act of 1985 (Pub. L. 99-198).

(g) [Reserved]

(h) Related to committee management. Establish and reestablish regional, state, and local advisory committees for activities under his authority. This authority may not be redelegated.

(i) Related to defense. Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq.), and the Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2251 et seq.), concerning agricultural lands and water; forests and forest products; rural fire defense; in

formation and education; agricultural and forestry research; and coordination of research by cooperating State research institutions.

(j) Related to surface mining control and reclamation. Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. 95-87, 91 Stat. 445 to the Secretary of Agriculture.

[38 FR 14945, June 7, 1973]

EDITORIAL NOTE: For FEDERAL REGISTER Citations affecting § 2.19, see the List of CFR Sections Affected in the Finding Aids section of this volume.

§ 2.20 Reservations of authority.

The following authorities are reserved to the Secretary of Agriculture: (a)-(e) [Reserved]

(f) Related to soil conservation activities. (1) Designation of new project areas in which the resource conservation and development program assistance will be provided.

[38 FR 14947, June 7, 1973, as amended at 43 FR 3256, Jan. 24, 1978; 44 FR 60252, Oct. 19, 1979]

§ 2.21 Delegations of authority to the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs.

The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for International Affairs and Commodity Programs:

(a) Related to international cooperation and development. (1) Serve as Department adviser on policies, organizational arrangements, budgets, and actions to accomplish international Scientific and Technical Cooperation in Food and Agriculture.

(2) Administer and direct the Department's programs in international development, technical assistance, and training carried out under the Foreign Assistance Act, as amended, as requested under such act (22 U.S.C. 2151 et seq.).

(3) Administer and coordinate assigned Departmental programs in international research and scientific and technical cooperation with other governmental agencies, land grant universities, international organizations,

(4) Direct and coordinate the Department's participation in U.S./ U.S.S.R. exchange agreement and scientific and technical matters in East European bilateral agreements.

(5) Direct and coordinate the Department's work in international organizations and interagency committees concerned with food and agricultural development programs (7 U.S.C. 2201, and 2202).

(6) Administer and coordinate a foreign contracts and grants program of market development research in the physical and biological sciences under section 104(b)(1) of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954, but excluding agricultural economics research; and administer and coordinate a foreign contracts and grants program of agricultural and forestry research under section 104(b)(3) of such Act (7 U.S.C. 1704 (b)(1), (3)).

(7) Coordinate policy formulation for USDA international science and technology programs concerning international agricultural research centers, international organizations, and international agricultural research and extension activities (7 U.S.C. 3291).

(8) Disseminate, upon request, information on subjects connected with agriculture which has been acquired by USDA agencies that may be useful to the U.S. private sector in expanding foreign markets and investment opportunities through the operation of a Department information center, pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2201.

(9) Enter into contracts, gramts, cooperative agreements, and cost reimbursable agreements relating to agricultural research, extension, or teaching activities (7 U.S.C. 3318, 7 U.S.C. 3319a).

(10) Determine amounts reimbursable for indirect costs under international agricultural programs and agreements (7 U.S.C. 3319).

(b) Related to agricultural stabilization and conservation. (1) Administer the tobacco acreage allotment and farm marketing quota programs under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1281 et

seq.), and the tobacco price support program under the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1445).

(2) Administer the peanut poundage quota program under the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1358 et . seq.), and the peanut price support program under the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1445).

(3) Coordinate and prevent duplication of aerial photographic work of the Department, including:

(i) Clearing photography projects;

(ii) Assigning symbols for new aerial photography, maintaining symbol records, and furnishing symbol books;

(iii) Recording departmental aerial photography flow and coordinating the issuance of aerial photography status maps of latest coverage;

(iv) Promoting interchange of technical information and techniques to develop lower costs and better quality;

(v) Representing the Department on committees, task forces, work groups, and other similar groups concerned with aerial photography acquisition and reproduction, and serving as liaison with other governmental agencies on aerial photography but excluding mapping;

(vi) Providing a Chairperson for the Photography Sales Committee of the Department;

(vii) Coordinating development, preparation, and issuance of specifications for aerial photography for the Department;

(viii) Coordinating and performing procurement, inspection, and application of specifications for USDA aerial photography;

(ix) Providing for liaison with EROS Data Center to support USDA programs and research with satellite imagery reproductions; and

(x) Maintaining library and files of USDA aerial film and retrieving and supplying reproductions on request.

(4) Administer the agricultural conservation program under Title X of the Agricultural Act of 1970, as amended (16 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.), and under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. 590g et seq.).

(5) Administer the rural clean water program as authorized by the Agricul