Section 6Sec./Art. 6

Program Implementation. The overall implementation of the National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program shall be coordinated by the DA through the Undersecretary duly designated by the Secretary who shall:

(a) Conduct the formulation and review of the five-year National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program for the DA;

(b) Provide leadership in the formulation of guidelines for the registration of ownership of agricultural and fisheries machinery;

(c) Ensure the formulation of quality, safety and performance standards for agricultural and fisheries machinery;

(d) Ensure the formulation of accreditation guidelines for testing centers for agricultural and fisheries machinery;

(e) Formulate and enforce guidelines for the credit program to include, but not limited to, access, disbursement and repayment;

(f) Oversee the implementation of the National Agri-fishery Mechanization Program by the various units of the Department; and

(g) Coordinate with other government agencies and local government units (LGUs) in the implementation of measures provided for in this Act.

ARTICLE III

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