AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE 10.153 MARKET NEWS FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act, 7 U.S.C. 471-473, 473b, 475-476; Tobacco Inspection Act, 7 U.S.C. 511h; Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1622k; Tobacco Statistics Act, 7 U.S.C. 501-508; Naval Stores Act, 7 U.S.C. 91-99; Cotton Futures Act, 7 U.S.C. 15b; Peanut Statistics Act, 7 U.S.C. 951-957; Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. OBJECTIVES: To provide timely and accurate information on prices, demand, movement, volume, and quality on all major U.S. agricultural commodities. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Dissemination of Technical Information. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The information can be used by anyone as a basis for judging prevailing commodity values. Market news information is disseminated by the news media, as well as by mimeographed reports, bulletin boards, telephone, facsimile machines, data networks, and telegraph. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any public or private organization, or individual, including those located in the U.S. Territories, may subscribe to existing market news reports or bulletins pertaining to specific agricultural commodities. Beneficiary Eligibility: Anyone availing themselves of this service. Credentials/Documentation: Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Requests for Market News should be made to the appropriate commodity division of the AMS field office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog for listing of office locations). The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Not applicable. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A128, 'Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate. Records: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2500-0-1-352. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 93 $19,080,233; FY 94 est $19,452,000; and FY 95 est $19,375,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (Names on mailing list) fiscal year 1993, 35,731; fiscal year 1994, estimate 35,779; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 37,131. (Markets covered) fiscal year 1993, 1,769; fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,785; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 1,789. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: MB-40, 'The Federal-State Market News Services;" MB-41, 'Market News Service on Cotton;" MB-61, 'The Market News Service on Fruits, Vegetables, Ornamental and Specialty Crops;" MB-44, 'The Market News Service on Grain;" MB-63 'Market News Service on Dairy, MB-60 Market News Service and Poultry Products;" MB-43, 'Market News Service for Tobacco and Naval Stores;" Annual Market Statistical Summaries are available for sale only through the AMS commodity divisions. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: AMS field offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Deputy Administrator for Marketing Program Operations, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-4276. Use the same number for FTS. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.250, Agricultural and Rural Economic Research; 10.950, Agricultural Statistics Reports; 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service; 10.700, National Agricultural Library; 11.001, Census Bureau Data Products; 11.110, Trade Develop ment. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable. 10.155 MARKETING AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 601, 602, 608a-e, 612, 614, 624, 671-674; Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987, Public Law 100-203, 7 U.S.C. 4501-4513; Agriculture and Food Act of 1981, 7 U.S.C. 2242a. OBJECTIVES: To assure ample supplies of agricultural products, maintain adequate producer prices, and provide consumers with quality products at reasonable prices. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 requires a deduction of five cents per hundredweight on all milk marketed in the forty-eight contiguous States and marketing by producers for commercial use during the months of January through December 1991. All funds collected are remitted to the Commodity Credit Corporation to partially offset the costs of the dairy price support. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The provisions of orders and agreements are designed specifically to meet the marketing and economic problems of the commodity or area covered. For dairy products, the orders establish orderly marketing conditions in the sale of milk by dairy farmers to handlers, whereas fruit, vegetable, nut, and grass seed, are established to regulate the quantity and quality of products sold in commercial channels. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Marketing orders are issued by the Secretary of Agriculture only after a public hearing where milk, fruit and vegetable producers, marketers, and consumers testify, and after farmers vote approval through a referendum. Growers of certain fruits, vegetables, and specialty crops (like nuts, raisins, olives, and hops). Dairy farmers are the primary applicants. Beneficiary Eligibility: The beneficiaries are producers of milk, fruit and vegetable products. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence (usually hearings) required indicating that agreement or order will assist in the orderly marketing of a commodity. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Made in the form of a letter to the Secretary of Agriculture fully documenting the need for an agreement or order. Award Procedure: Decision to establish or not to establish an agreement and order is made by the Secretary of Agriculture after public hearings and referendums are conducted. Deadlines: Not applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Subject to time required to hold public hearings, investigations and to conduct a referendum. Approximately 1 year after start of public hearings. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Duration of agreement and order. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Quarterly and yearly financial and statistical reports are to be made to the applicable AMS commodity division by producers or handlers as provided for by each agreement and order. Audits: Financial and program audits pertaining to marketing agreements and order transactions are made periodically. Records: Financial and statistical records relating to the operation of the agreement and order are to be maintained for 3 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-5209-0-2-605. Obligations: (Salaries and expenses) FY 93 $9,569,258; FY 94 est $10,309,000; and FY 95 est $10,375,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (Marketings conducted under agreements and orders) fiscal year 1993, $19.6 billion; fiscal year 1994, estimate $18.9 billion; and fiscal year 1995, estimate $19.1 billion. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: AH-421, Compilation of Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act; PA947, Can a Marketing Order Help?; PA-1095, Marketing Agreements and Orders for Fruits and Vegetables; AMS-565, Sources of Milk for Federal Order Markets by State and County; AMS-559, Questions and Answers on Federal Milk Marketing Orders; MB-27, The Federal Milk Marketing Order Program; SB-625, Federal Milk Order Market Statistics, Annual Summary; SB-624, Dairy Market Statistics, Annual Summary; MB-63, Market News Service on Dairy Products; How to Buy Dairy Products, HG-201; How to Buy Cheese, HG-193; How to Buy Butter, HG-148; Diary Products Grading Services, MB-69; Judging and Scoring Milk and Cheese, FB-2259. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Deputy Administrator for Marketing Program Operations, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-4276. Use the same number for FTS. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.051, Commodity Loans and Purchases; 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service; 36.001, Fair Competition Counseling and Investigation of Complaints. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable. 10.156 FEDERAL-STATE MARKETING FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. OBJECTIVES: To solve marketing problems at the State and local level through pilot marketing service projects conducted by States. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Projects may deal in such areas as providing marketing services to improve the marketability of agri cultural products, expand export markets, improve economic and physical marketing efficiency, assemble and disseminate marketing information, and improve competitive trading. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: State Department of Agriculture, or other ap- c propriate State agencies. Beneficiary Eligibility: Producers, processors, marketing agencies, and general public. Credentials/Documentation: A grant agreement is entered into between the administering Federal agency and the State agency that makes the application. Costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in apply. ing for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: The State agency submits an application and fund request setting forth specific work to be undertaken and amount of funds required. This request is submitted to the Staff Officer of the Federal, State Marketing Improvement Program. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: The requests are reviewed and approved or disap- Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 60 days. Renewals: A project is approved for a period up to 3 years. Formula and Matching Requirements: States contribute at least one half the cost and perform the work with State personnel. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Annually. Payments are made to the States on a quarterly basis. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Six month Progress Reports, annual financial report, and annual narrative report of activities and project accomplishments submitted to the Staff Officer, Federal - State Marketing Improvement Program. Field reviews are made by Federal - State Marketing Improvement Program personnel. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A128, 'Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate. Records: States must keep accounting records on file to identify all items and amounts for 3 years. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2501-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 93 $1,233,042; FY 94 est $1,300,000; and FY 95 est $1,250,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Range from $5,000 to $150,000; $58,875. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1993, 68 projects were submitted and 32 projects were funded. In fiscal year 1994, it is estimated that 70 projects will be submitted and 32 projects will be funded. In fiscal year 1995, it is estimated that 74 projects will be submitted and 32 projects will be funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: A Guide to Procedures Relating to Marketing Service Programs. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. Headquarters Office: Staff Officer, Federal-State Marketing Improvement Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-2704. Use the same number for FTS. Contact: Harold S. Ricker. RELATED PROGRAMS: None. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Direct marketing prospects; international trade; and alternative crop production; aquaculture. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Project approval is based on several factors; including the urgency of the marketing problem, innovativeness of the projects and the impact on solving marketing problems. 10.162 INSPECTION GRADING AND STANDARDIZATION (Agricultural Fair Practices Act) FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1622a-J, 1-n; Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act, 7 U.S.C. 473d; Cotton Futures Act, 7 U.S.C. 15b; Cotton Standards Act, 7 U.S.C. 51-65; Naval Stores Act, 7 U.S.C. 91-99; Tobacco Inspection Act, 7 U.S.C. 511 i-q; Wool Standards Act, 7 U.S.C. 415b-d; Egg Products Inspection Act, Public Law 91-597, 21 U.S.C. 1031-1056; Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983, 7 U.S.C. 4501-4513; Tobacco Statistics Act, 7 U.S.C. 501-508; Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. OBJECTIVES: To develop and apply standards of quality and condition for agricultural commodities; to participate and assist in the development of international agricultural standards; to provide continuous in-plant inspection of all plants that manufacture liquid frozen or dried egg products; to conduct quarterly inspection of egg handlers and hatcheries; to control the importation of egg products; and to ensure that imported products are produced under an inspection system equivalent to the United States' system. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: USDA grades are used by the owners of agricultural commodities and by dealers in these commodities to represent product quality. All plants processing egg products are required to be under continuous USDA egg products inspection. Hatcheries and shell egg handlers, except for producerpackers with an annual production from 3,000 hens or less packing for the retail consumer are required to be checked quarterly to determine the disposition of certain undergrade eggs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any owner of or dealer in agricultural commodities who (a) has a financial interest in the commodity to be graded and (b) is located within the United States and its Territories. All egg products processing plants located within the United States or its Territories. All hatcheries and shell egg handlers having an annual production from 3000 or more hens who pack for the retail consumer and are located within the U.S. or its Territories. Beneficiary Eligibility: Buyers and sellers of agricultural commodities. Egg products processing plants and hatcheries and shell egg handlers having an annual production from 3000 or more hens who pack for the retail consumer and are located in the U.S. or its Territories. Credentials/Documentation: None. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Request for grading of a commodity must be submitted to local AMS grading office in writing. Egg product plants apply for inspection and eligible hatcheries apply for registration by contacting: Chief, Poultry Grading Branch, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Award Procedure: The Department certifies that egg products plants meet the facility, sanitation, and operating requirements of the regulations for the inspection of eggs and egg products. Eligible hatcheries and shell egg handlers must complete registration forms. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: None. Audits: None. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-128, Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local governments that receive $100,000 or more a year in Federal financial assistance shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive $25,000 and $100,000 a year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate. Records: None. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2500-0-1-352; 12-9972-0-7-352. Obligations: FY 93 $157,291,294; FY 94 est $171,732,000; and FY 95 est $173,142,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Number of bales of cotton classed in (thousands) fiscal year 1993, 15,770; fiscal year 1994, estimate 15,800; and fiscal year 1995 estimate, 15,800. Number of tobacco auction markets inspected fiscal year 1993, 135; fiscal year 1994, estimate 135; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 135. Pounds of domestic tobacco inspected in (millions) fiscal year 1993, 1,865; fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,813; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 1,813. Pounds of poultry products graded (in millions) fiscal year 1993, 16,110; fiscal year 1994, 16,803; and fiscal year 1995, 17,551. Pounds of meat graded (in millions) fiscal year 1993, 18,000; fiscal year 1994, estimate 18,000; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 18,000. Shell eggs grading (mil. dz.) fiscal year 1993, 1,486; fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,479; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 1,468. Processed fruit and vegetable grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1993, 9,500; fiscal year 1994, estimate 9,600; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 9,600. Fresh fruit and vegetable grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1993, 80,000; fiscal year 1994, estimate 83,000; and fiscal year 1995 estimate 83,500. Livestock grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1993, 16.3; fiscal year 1994, estimate 40; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 40. Dairy products grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1993, 1,556; fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,740; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 1,910. Egg products inspection and grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1993, 2,388; fiscal year 1994, estimate 2,580; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 2,787. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 7 CFR 26-32, 41-70, 160-171, 205; AH-533, USDA Standards for Food and Farm Products;" Marketing Bulletin No. 37, 'The Story of Cotton;" 'Annual Report on Tobacco Statistics, AH-566, The Classification of Cotton;" Misc. Pub. No. 867, 'Tobacco in the U.S.;" quarterly report- 'Tobacco Stocks Reports as on Jan. 1, April 1, July 1, and Oct. 1, 1978;" MS-82, 'Cotton Testing Service;" AMS-180 MB-41, 'Market News Service on Cotton; MB43, 7 CFR 2851, 2852, 2853, 2855, 2856, 2858, 2870, 28171; AH341, USDA Standards for Food and Farm Products." AH-31, 'Poultry Grading Manual." AH-75, 'Egg Grading Manual." Egg and Egg Products Inspection Regulations (7 CFR Part 2859); POB-FL-33, Tobacco Market Review for Flue-cured; POB-LA34, Tobacco Market Review for Burley; POB-LA-33, Tobacco Market Review for Fire and Dark Air. 99 INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Local Agricultural Marketing Service inspection, grading, and classing offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Deputy Administrator for Marketing Program operations, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-4276. Use the same number for FTS. Contact: Dr. Ken Clayton. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable. 10.163 MARKET PROTECTION AND PROMOTION FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627, 7 U.S.C. 2101-2119; Egg Research and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 2701-2718; Export Apple and Pear Act, 7 U.S.C. 581-590; Export Grape and Plum Act, 7 U.S.C. 591-599; Federal Seed Act, 7 U.S.C. 1551-1611; National Wool Act of 1954, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 1787; Plant Variety Protection Act, 7 U.S.C. 2321-2331, 2351-2357, 2371-2372, 2401-2404, 2421-2427, 2441-2443, 2461-2463, 2481-2486, 2501-2504, 2531-2532, 2541-2545, 2561-2569, 2581-2583; 7 U.S.C. 4301-4319; Cotton Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 2101-2118; Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act of 1983, 7 U.S.C. 5111; Agricultural Fair Practices Act, 7 U.S.C. 2301-2306; Capper Volstead Act, 7 U.S.C 291-292; Potato Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 2611-2627; Beef Promotion and Research Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 2901-2911; Pork Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act of 1985, 7 U.S.C. 1612-1631; Dairy Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 4501-4513, 4532; Watermelon Research and Promotion Act, 7 U.S.C. 4901-4916; Honey Research Promotion and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 4601-4612. OBJECTIVES: The Federal Seed Program prevents mislabeled seed from moving in interstate commerce by providing for random sampling of seeds to insure accurate labeling of seed characteristics. The Plant Variety Protection Program offers legal protection to developers of new varieties of plants which reproduce by providing the equivalent of a patent to the plant's developer. The Research and Promotion Programs provide for the collection of an assessment for each commodity covered by statutes to enable the commodity industries to carry out research and promotion activities. It is the responsibility of the Agricultural Marketing Service to assure responsible use of these assessments in meeting the research and promotion objective. The Dairy and Tobacco Adjustment Act authorized the establishment of a National dairy promotion research and nutrition education program. To eliminate deceptive, unfair and fraudulent trade practices in the processing and marketing of food and agricultural products; provide assistance to those striving to achieve this objective. The Pesticide Data Program works with participating States to collect and analyze data on pesticide use and residue levels for selected commodities in the nation's food supply. This program will provide statistically based data to Federal agencies for use in making policy decisions for regulatory and educational purposes. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Provision of Specialized Services; Advisory Services and Counseling; Training. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance provided to assure fair and open marketing distribution system for agricultural products. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any State government, public and private organization and institution, business and industry, or individual may apply for technical assistance or service. Beneficiary Eligibility: Any State government, public and private organization and institution, business and industry, or individual may apply for technical assistance or service. Credentials/Documentation: As provided for in applicable Acts as referred to in the Authorization Section above. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: As provided for in applicable Acts. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Procedures vary as provided for in applicable Acts. Contact appropriate area offices as listed in address appendix for specific information. Award Procedure: Not applicable. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: As provided for in applicable Acts. Audits: As provided for in applicable Acts. Records: As provided for in applicable Acts. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2500-0-1-352. Obligations: FY 93 $14,614,796; FY 94 est $15,571,000; and FY 95 est $16,454,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Seed samples tested: Fiscal year 1993, 6,105; fiscal year 1994, estimate 6,600; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 6,600. Plant variety certificates of protection issued: Fiscal year 1993, 272; fiscal year 1994, estimate 350; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 400. Pesticide data samples collected: Fiscal year 1993, 7,632; fiscal year 1994, estimate 8,460; and fiscal year 1995, estimate 8,640. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: PA-655 'Export Fruit Acts-Questions & Answers," AMS-592, Facts About Naming and Labeling Varieties of Seed," "The Plant Variety Protection Act,' requirements under the Federal Seed Act for Labeling treated Seed," 7 CFR 33-35, 101-151,201-202; PA-1005, 'Farmers Rights Under the Agricultural Fair Practices Act." INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Regional and local offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Deputy Administrator for Marketing Program Operations, Agricultural Marketing Service. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.155, Marketing Agreements and Orders; 93.002, Consumer Affairs; 36.001, Fair Competition Counseling and Investigation of Complaints. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable. 10.164 WHOLESALE MARKET DEVELOPMENT FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. ICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. OBJECTIVES: To increase overall food marketing efficiency, thereby lowering the cost of marketing food. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling; Project Grants. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance provided in cooperation with other government agencies and private industry to reduce marketing costs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Other government agencies and private industry. Beneficiary Eligibility: Producers, processors, marketing agencies, and general public. Credentials/Documentation: Cost will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-87 for State and local governments, or OMB Circular A-21 for Educational Institutions. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372 'Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs”. An applicant should consult the office of official designat ed as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Application Procedure: Contact Martin Fitzpatrick, Director, Transportation and Marketing Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA. The standard application forms as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-102 must be used for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: As provided for in the Act. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: As provided for in the Act. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: As provided for in the Agreement. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A128, 'Audits of State and Local Governments," State and local government that receive financial assistance of $100,000 or more within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made for that year. State and local governments that receive between $25,000 and $100,000 within the State's fiscal year shall have an audit made in accordance with Circular No. A-128, or in accordance with Federal laws and regulations governing the programs in which they participate. Records: As provided for in the Agreement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2500-0-1-352. Obligations: (Grants) FY 93 $2,276,214; FY 94 est $2,346,000; and FY 95 est $2,326,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1993, 3 facilities projects/studies and 3 research projects were completed. It is estimated that 5 facilities projects/studies and 4 research projects will be completed in fiscal year 1994, and 5 facilities projects/studies and 5 research projects in fiscal year 1995. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: None. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Headquarters Office: Martin Fitzpatrick, Director, Transportation and Marketing Division, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 690-1300. Use the same number for FTS. Contact: Martin Fitzpatrick. RELATED PROGRAMS: None. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Study on the design of central refrigeration systems in modern food centers; study of wholesale and farmers' market use for distributing produce. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable. 10.165 PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. OBJECTIVES: To suppress unfair and fraudulent practices in the marketing of perishable agricultural commodities in interstate and foreign commerce. To prevent the destruction or dumping, with good and sufficient cause of farm produce received in interstate commerce by commission merchants and others and to require them truly and correctly to account for all farm produce received by them. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Investigation of Complaints. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance provided to assure a fair and open marketing distribution system for agricultural products. No specific restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Business and industry or individuals may apply for a PACA license. Beneficiary Eligibility: Business and industry or individuals may apply for a PACA license. Credentials/Documentation: As provided for in the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, 1930 as amended, 7 U.S.C. 499a-4995; Produce Agency Act, 7 U.S.C. 491-497. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Contact appropriate area offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Award Procedure: None. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: As provided for in applicable Acts. Renewals: As provided for in applicable Acts. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: As provided for in applicable Acts. Audits: As provided for in applicable Acts. Records: As provided for in applicable Acts. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-5070-0-2-352. Obligations: FY 93 $6,920,636; FY 94 est $7,820,000; and FY 95 est $7,881,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Number of license actions completed in fiscal year 1993, 23,100. It is estimated that 23,200 license actions will be completed in fiscal year 1994, and 23,200 in fiscal year 1995. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, and Regulations (other than rules of practice). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Regional and local offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Deputy Administrator for Marketing program operation, Agriculture Marketing Service. RELATED PROGRAMS: 36.001, Fair Competition Counseling and Investigation of Complaints. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable. 10.167 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. ICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, 7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.; Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.; Agricultural Trade and Assistance Act of 1954, 7 U.S.C. 1427, 1431, 1691, et seq.; Rural Development Act of 1972, 7 U.S.C. 2662, 2663; International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuff Act of 1982; Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926, 7 U.S.C. 291, 292. OBJECTIVES: The Transportation Services program develops and promotes efficient agriculture transportation systems to help improve farm income, expand exports and meet the needs of rural America. The program provides technical and administrative direction, coordination, and leadership in the development and execution of agricultural transportation policies. Transportation Services provides a basis for Federal-State decision-makers in regulatory, policy and legislative matters in order to assure the transportation needs of rural communities and agriculture. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Advisory Services and Counseling; Project Grants. |