(a) In generalNot later than 2 years after June 20, 2000, in accordance with subsection (b), the Secretary shall expand implementation of the Internet-based system established under section 7031 of this title by enabling agricultural producers to access and file all forms and, at the option of the Secretary, selected records and information of the agencies of the Department specified in section 7031(b) of this title.
(b) ImplementationIn carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary shall ensure that an agricultural producer is able—(1) to file electronically or in paper form, at the option of the agricultural producer, all forms required by agencies of the Department specified in section 7031(b) of this title;
(2) to file electronically or in paper form, at the option of the agricultural producer, all documentation required by agencies of the Department specified in section 7031(b) of this title and determined appropriate by the Secretary; and
(3) to access information of the Department concerning farm programs, quarterly trade, economic, and production reports, and other similar production agriculture information that is readily available to the public in paper form.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 98— DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER X— FREEDOM TO E-FILE
§ 7031. Electronic filing and retrieval
§ 7032. Accessing information and filing over the Internet
§ 7033. Availability of agency information technology funds
§ 7034. Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and Risk Management Agency