including per diem in lieu of subsistence, in the same manner as persons employed intermittently in the Government service are allowed expenses under sections 5701 through 5707 of title 5, United States Code. . 3. Transfer of authority The Secretary shall transfer to the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, effective not later than 60 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the authorities (including all budget authorities, available appropriations, and personnel), duties, obligations, and related legal and administrative functions prescribed by law or otherwise granted to any other agency or official of the Department of Agriculture under section 406 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998 ( 7 U.S.C. 7626 ).