EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING VARIANCES FROM CONSERVATION PLANS.

SEC. 314. EXPEDITED PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING VARIANCES FROM CONSERVATION PLANS. Section 1212(f) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3812(f)(4)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (4)(C), by striking “problem” and inserting “problem, including weather, pest, and disease problems”; and (2) by adding at the end the following: “(5) Expedited procedures for temporary variances.— After consultation with local conservation districts, the Secretary shall establish expedited procedures for the consideration and granting of temporary variances under paragraph (4)(C). If the request for a temporary variance under paragraph (4)(C) involves the use of practices or measures to address weather, pest, or disease problems, the Secretary shall make a decision on whether to grant the variance during the 30-day period beginning on the date of receipt of the request. If the Secretary fails to render a decision during the period, the temporary variance shall be considered granted.”.