Section was enacted as part of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, and not as part of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 which comprises this chapter.

Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7401, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 455, provided that: “In this subtitle [subtitle D (§ 7401–7412) of title VII of Pub. L. 107–171, enacting this section and sections 3310a, 3319b, 5925c, 5925d, and 7630 of this title and provisions set out as notes under sections 3101, 3319b, 5925a, and 5925b of this title]:

“(1) Department.—The term ‘Department’ means the Department of Agriculture.

“(2) Secretary.—The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of Agriculture.”