104 STAT. 3738 PUBLIC LAW 101-624—NOV. 28, 1990 (L) other persons knowledgeable about sustainable agriculture and its impact on the environment and rural communities. (2) RESPONSIBILITIES. — The Regional Administrative Councils shall— (A) make recommendations to the Advisory Council concerning research and extension projects that merit funding under sections 1621 and 1623; (B) promote the programs established under this subtitle at the regional level; (C) establish goals and criteria for the selection of projects authorized under this subtitle within the applicable region; (D) appoint a technical committee to evaluate the proposals for projects to be considered under this subtitle by such council; (E) review and act on the recommendations of the technical committee, and coordinate its activities with the regional host institution; and Reports. (F) prepare and make available an annual report Concerning projects funded under sections 1621 and 1623, together with an evaluation of the project activity. (3) CONFLICT OF INTEREST. — A member of the Regional Administrative Council or a technical committee may not participate in the discussion or recommendation of proposed projecte if the member has or had a professional or business interest in, including the provision of consultancy services, the organization whose grant application is under review. 7 USC 5813. SEC. 1623. FEDERAL-STATE MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM. (a) ESTABLISHMENT. — The Secretary shall establish a Federal-State matching grant program to make grants to States to assist in the creation or enhancement of State sustainable agriculture research, extension, and education programs, in furtherance of this subtitle. (b) EuGiBLE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES.— States eligible to receive a grant under this section may conduct a variety of activities designed to carry out the purpose of this subtitle, including— (1) activities that encourage the incorporation and integration of sustainable agriculture concerns in all State research, extension, and education projects; (2) educational programs for farmers, educators, and the public; (3) the development and funding of innovative research, extension, and education programs regarding sustainable agriculture; (4) the conduct of research and demonstration projects; (5) the provision of technical assistance to farmers and ranchers; (6) activities that encourage farmer-to-farmer information exchanges; (7) the incorporation of sustainable agriculture studies in undergraduate and graduate degree programs; and (8) such other activities that are appropriate to the agricultural concerns of the State that are consistent with the purpose of this chapter. (c) SUBMISSION OF PLAN.— (1) REQUIRED.— States that elect to apply for a grant under this section shall prepare and submit, to the appropriate Re-
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