Research and Education Activities

A9: Amounts apportioned on this line for the “Sustainable Agriculture and Research and Education Program” and the “Global Change, Ultraviolet Radiation Monitoring and Research Program” that are not yet obligated as of the date of this reapportionment are available for obligation consistent with the agreed-upon spend plan for such programs for Fiscal Year 2025 between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Such spending plan for such programs submitted by USDA shall include: the anticipated obligations of such amounts by spending category (e.g., grant funding, salaries and expenses, training and technical assistance, etc.) and a detailed description of how such spending aligns with Administration priorities. Any revisions or additions to such spend plan shall be proposed to OMB in writing no later than five business days before the anticipated obligation of funds based on such revisions or additions. If OMB agrees to such revision or addition, OMB will notify USDA in writing, and the latest agreed-upon spend plan shall include that modification. In the absence of an agreed-upon spend plan between USDA and OMB, USDA may obligate amounts only as necessary for Federal salaries and payroll expenses or payments otherwise required by law.

A1: To the extent authorized by law, these amounts may be increased by 2% or less or decreased for indefinite appropriations, actual unobligated balances, actual recoveries of prior year obligations, actual reimbursements earned, including reimbursements and offsetting collections from non-Federal/Federal sources, contributions from non-Federal/Federal sources, and release of contingency funds without further action by OMB.  Transfer of funds authorized by law to or from any of the accounts listed may be made without further action by OMB.

A7: The Commodity Board program was authorized in the Agricultural Act of 2014, Public Law 113-79, Sec. 7404 (7 USC 3157). [Rationale: Footnote specifies the purpose(s) for which the funds are available to be obligated.]

A8: The authority for these funds is based on Sec. 7117 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, P.L. 115-334 and PL 118-22. [Rationale: Footnote specifies the purpose(s) for which the funds are available to be obligated.]

A10: If a programmatic need arises in FY 2025 for the obligation of amounts currently apportioned in Category C, the agency may reallocate up to 10% of the Category C amounts to the current Category A line without further action by OMB. OMB shall be notified in writing of such action no later than ten business days after such reallocation. Any reallocations of Category C amounts in excess of the aforementioned 10% threshold require a reapportionment.

A1: To the extent authorized by law, these amounts may be increased by 2% or less or decreased for indefinite appropriations, actual unobligated balances, actual recoveries of prior year obligations, actual reimbursements earned, including reimbursements and offsetting collections from non-Federal/Federal sources, contributions from non-Federal/Federal sources, and release of contingency funds without further action by OMB.  Transfer of funds authorized by law to or from any of the accounts listed may be made without further action by OMB.