METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVES.

SEC. 301. [7 U.S.C. 5925 note] METHYL BROMIDE ALTERNATIVES. (a) Priority.—The Secretary of Agriculture shall elevate the priority of current methyl bromide alternative research and extension activities and reexamine the risks and benefits of extending the phase-out deadline in effect on the date of the enactment of this Act, including the estimated cost to the grower or processor associated with any alternatives proposed. (b) Authorization of Appropriations.—For each of the fiscal years 2005 through 2009, there is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture $5,000,000 to carry out this section.