PUBLIC LAW 104-180—AUG. 6, 1996
110 STAT. 1577
In fiscal year 1997 the agency is authorized to collect fees
to cover the total costs of providing technical assistance, goods,
or services requested by States, other political subdivisions, domestic and international organizations, foreign governments, or individuals, provided that such fees are structured such that any entit3^s
liability for such fees is reasonably based on the technical assistance, goods, or services provided to the entity by the agency, and
such fees shall be credited to this account, to remain available
until expended, without further appropriation, for providing such
assistance, goods, or services.
Of the total amount available under this heading in fiscal
year 1997, $98,000,000 shall be derived from user fees deposited
in the Agricultural Quarantine Inspection User Fee Account.
BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
For plans, construction, repair, preventive maintenance,
environmental support, improvement, extension, alteration, and
purchase of fixed equipment or facilities, as authorized by 7 U.S.C.
2250, and acquisition of land as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 428a,
$3,200,000, to remain available until expended.
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE
MARKETING SERVICES
For necessary expenses to carry on services related to consumer
protection, agricultural marketing and distribution, transportation,
and regulatory programs, as authorized by law, and for atmiinistration and coordination of pa3anents to States; including field employ-
ment pursuant to section 706(a) of the Organic Act of 1944 (7
U.S.C. 2225), and not to exceed $90,000 for employment under
5 U.S.C. 3109, $38,507,000, including funds for the wholesale market development program for the design and development of wholesale and farmer market facilities for the major metropolitan areas
of the country: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available
Eursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and repair of
uildings and improvements, but the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the current
replacement value of the building.
Fees may be collected for the cost of standardization activities,
as established by regulation pursueint to law (31 U.S.C. 9701).
LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
Not to exceed $59,012,000 (from fees collected) shall be obligated during the current fiscal year for administrative expenses:
Provided, That if crop size is understated and/or other uncontrollable events occur, the agency may exceed this limitation by up
to 10 percent with notification to the Appropriations Committees.
FUNDS FOR STRENGTHENING MARKETS, INCOME, AND SUPPLY
(SECTION 32)
(INCLUDING TRANSFERS OF FUNDS)
Funds available under section 32 of the Act of August 24,
1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c) shall be used only for commodity program
expenses as authorized therein, and other related operating
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