Bioenergy Research Centers of the Office of Science of the Department. (d) Authorization of appropriationsThere is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary to make grants described in subsection (b) $50,000,000 for fiscal year 2008, to remain available until expended. Effective Date

December 19, 2007, and every 2 years thereafter, report to Congress concerning the status of smart grid deployments nationwide and any regulatory or government barriers to continued deployment. The report shall provide the current status and prospects of smart grid development, including information on technology penetration, communications network capabilities, costs, and obstacles. It may include recommendations for State and Federal policies or actions helpful to facilitate the transition to a smart

section 18054 of this title" for ", a community health insurance option under section 18043 of this title, or a nationwide qualified health plan under section 18053(b) of this title".

, 2010, the Administrator shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the plan for the implementation of the NASA launch support and infrastructure modernization program. (2) ElementsThe report required by this subsection shall include— (A) a description of the ground infrastructure plan tied to the Space Launch System and potential ground investment activities at other NASA centers related

References in Text This chapter, referred to in pars. (1) and (2), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1666, known as the Help America Vote Act of 2002, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.

The Administrator shall— (1) construct an architecture and implementation plan for the Administration's human exploration program that is not critically dependent on the achievement of milestones by fixed dates; (2) implement an exploration research and technology development program to enable human and robotic operations consistent with

(a) Admissions to educational institutions prior to June 24, 1973, are not covered by this part. (b) Administratively separate units. For the purposes only of this section, §§15a.225 and 15a.230, and §§15a

All flue-cured tobacco is graded under the same set of Official Standard Grades for Flue-cured Tobacco (U.S. Types 11, 12, 13, and 14). Flue-cured types are defined according to established general geographical areas of production. However, the determination as to type designations are based upon and indicate the geographic location where inspection and certification are performed—and do not necessarily identify the production area in which the tobacco was grown.

(7) Sunburn; and, (8) Other means. (e) For tolerances see §51.760.

; (19) Thorn scratches; and, (20) Other means. (d) For tolerances see §51.760.

exceeds the maximum allowed for any one defect shall be considered as serious damage: (a) Fairly smooth cuts such as are made by the digger, or by a knife to remove injury when both ends are clipped, or when more than an estimated one-fourth of the potato is cut away, or, in the case of long varieties, when the remaining portion of the clipped potato weighs less than 6 ounces; irregular types of cuts which seriously affect the appearance of the individual potato, or

nuts are of a size not less than 30⁄64 inch in diameter as measured by a round hole screen. (e) For tolerances, see §51.2544. [68 FR 50683, Aug. 22, 2003]

(i) Weak, stubby, or missing primary root. (Secondary roots will not compensate for a defective root.) (ii) [Reserved] (5) Seedling: (i) One or more essential structures impaired as result of decay from primary infection. (ii) Albino. [59 FR 64501, Dec. 14, 1994]

half of the original cotyledon tissue remaining attached. (ii) Less than half of the original cotyledon tissue free of necrosis or decay. (Remove any attached seed coats at the end of the test period for evaluation of cotyledons.) (2) Epicotyl: (i) Missing. (May be assumed to be present if both cotyledons are intact.) (ii) [Reserved]

(a) Federal funds made available under the School Breakfast Program shall be used by State agencies, or FNSROs where applicable, to reimburse or make advance payments to School Food Authorities in connection with breakfasts served in accordance with the provisions of this part. However, with the approval of FNS, any State agency, or FNSRO where applicable, may reserve for use in carrying out special developmental projects an amount up to 1 per centum of the funds

(a) Establishment of the performance reporting system. (1) The State agency shall establish a continuing performance reporting system to monitor program administration and program operations. The method for establishing each component of the system is identified and explained in subparts B through F of this part. The components of the State agency's performance reporting system shall be:

importation of articles otherwise prohibited by this subpart under conditions specified in a controlled import permit issued in accordance with §319.6. (d) The importation of seed or paddy rice is restricted under Subpart H—Plants for Planting of this part. (e) As used in this subpart, unless the context otherwise requires, the term “United States

applicable laws for environmental protection.

for importation into the United States, be accompanied by an invoice or packing list indicating the contents of the shipment. [52 FR 22908, June 16, 1987. Redesignated at 58 FR 17056, Mar. 31, 1993, as amended at 58 FR 17059, Mar. 31, 1993; 62 FR 23958, May 2, 1997; 72 FR 43523, Aug. 6, 2007; 83 FR 11867, Mar. 19, 2018]

(a) The regulations in this part preempt State and local laws regarding seed and screenings imported into the United States while the seed and screenings are in foreign commerce. Seed and screenings imported for immediate distribution and sale to the consuming public remain in foreign commerce until sold to the ultimate consumer. The question of when foreign commerce ceases in other cases must be considered on a case-by-case basis. (b

(b)(2) and (d)(2) for the requirements). The notification is provided here as required by 7 U.S.C. 1981d.

that the transfer shall take place prior to a date to be recommended by the Committee and approved by the Secretary. Transfers of allotment between growers having different handlers may occur with the consent of both handlers. (c) The committee may establish, with the approval of the Secretary, rules and regulations, as needed, for the implementation and operation of this section. [70 FR 7642, Feb. 15, 2005]

), except for recommendations to change the assessment rate or to adopt a budget, both of which require affirmation by at least a majority of Board members plus two (exclusive of vacant seats). (d) The Board must give members and the Secretary timely notice of all Board, executive committee, and other committee meetings. (e) In lieu of voting at a properly convened meeting, and when, in the opinion of the Board's chairperson, such action is

authorizations are time-limited and may be modified or rescinded at any time by NRCS. In evaluating and authorizing compatible uses of the easement or contract area, NRCS will— (1) Consider whether the authorized use will facilitate the practical administration and management of the land subject to the easement or contract; and (2) Ensure that the authorized use furthers the functions and values for which the easement or 30-year contract was

Act shall not apply. (b) Decision. The applicant shall be notified of the decision and, if the application is denied, of the reasons therefor. If the application is granted, a Form I-551, showing that the applicant has acquired the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, shall not be issued until the applicant surrenders any other document in his or her possession evidencing compliance with the alien