(a) Review of information technology systemsThe Secretary shall conduct a comprehensive review of state-of-the-art information technology systems that are available for use in developing the system required by subsection (b).
(b) Monitoring and evaluation systemThe Secretary shall develop and carry out a system to monitor and evaluate agricultural research and extension activities conducted or supported by the Department of Agriculture that will enable the Secretary to measure the impact and effectiveness of research, extension, and education programs according to priorities, goals, and mandates established by law. In developing the system, the Secretary shall incorporate information transfer technologies to optimize public access to research information.
(c) Consistency with other requirementsThe Secretary shall develop and implement the system in a manner consistent with the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993 (Public Law 103–62; 107 Stat. 285) and amendments made by the Act.
(d) Authorization of appropriationsThere are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 64— AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING
SUBCHAPTER II— COORDINATION AND PLANNING OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH, EXTENSION, AND TEACHING
§ 3121. Responsibilities of Secretary and Department of Agriculture
§ 3123. National Agricultural Research, Extension, Education, and Economics Advisory Board
§ 3123a. Specialty crop committee
§ 3124. Existing research programs
§ 3124a. Federal-State partnership and coordination
§ 3125. Annual report of Secretary of Agriculture to President and Congress
§ 3125a. National Agricultural Library
§ 3125a–1. Agricultural and food law research, legal tools, and information
§ 3125b. National Rural Information Center Clearinghouse
§ 3126. Libraries and information network