7 CFR § 1493.2 - Purposes of programs.

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title: "7 CFR § 1493.2 - Purposes of programs."
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section_name: "Purposes of programs."
chapter_name: "COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE"
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# 1493.2 Purposes of programs.

CCC is authorized to issue Payment Guarantees:

(a) To increase exports of U.S. Agricultural Commodities and expand access to trade finance;

(b) To assist countries, particularly developing countries and emerging markets, in meeting their food and fiber needs;

(c) To establish or improve facilities and infrastructure in emerging markets to expand exports of U.S. Agricultural Commodities; or

(d) For such other purposes as the Secretary of Agriculture determines appropriate.