How S 2582 changes current law

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The bill establishes new procedures and requirements for measuring, monitoring, and reporting soil carbon sequestration, amending existing laws to incorporate these new methodologies.

• 7 U.S.C. 3157(b)(2)(D)

  (ix) measuring, monitoring, reporting, and verifying soil carbon sequestration and emissions.

  This change adds new requirements for measuring and reporting soil carbon to existing grant processes.

• 7 U.S.C. 3839aa-8(c)

  3 years → 5 years

  The amendment extends the duration for on-farm conservation innovation trials from three years to five years.

• 7 U.S.C. 5811(e)

  The Secretary → (1) In general.--The Secretary

  This change clarifies the language of the section by introducing a new introductory clause.

• 7 U.S.C. 5811(e)

  (2) Soil carbon sequestration demonstration projects.--In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall conduct on-farm demonstration projects for soil carbon sequestration.

  This addition mandates that soil carbon sequestration demonstration projects be conducted as part of the sustainable agriculture research program.

• 16 U.S.C. 3839bb

  SEC. 1240N. SOIL CARBON INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS NETWORK. (a) Definitions. ... (e) Individual Protections.

  This establishes a new program for soil carbon inventory and analysis, detailing definitions and requirements for conducting soil carbon measurements on eligible land.