USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Eligible landowners may offer farmed wetlands, prior converted wetlands, wetlands formed under natural condition, riparian areas, along with eligible buffer areas to be placed under a permanent or long-term easement. A deed restriction covering the land approved under easement must be recorded in the local land deeds office. The landowner will receive financial and technical assistance to install necessary restoration practices on the land under easement. Subject to the acceptance of an approved bid, the landowner will receive in cash an amount specified in the WRP contract but not to exceed the fair market value of the land less the fair market value of such land encumbered by the easement. The landowner shall ensure that the easement granted to Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS) is superior to the rights of all others and shall agree to implement a wetland restoration plan designed to restore and maintain the easement area. The plan will include a designated access route to be used as necessary for easement management and monitoring. The plan will also include specific compatible land uses reserved to the landowner in the easement and the manner in which these uses are to be carried out. Such uses may include hunting and fishing, managed timber production including harvesting, and periodic haying or grazing. The landowner shall agree to a permanent retirement of crop acreage bases, allotments, and quotas to the extent that the sum of the crop acreage bases and al lotments will not exceed the remaining cropland. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: An individual landowner, partnership, associa tion, corporation, estate, trust, other business or other legal entities and, whenever applicable, a State, a political subdivision of a State, or any agency thereof owning private croplands. Beneficiary Eligibility: An individual landowner, partnership, asso ciation, corporation, estate, trust, other business enterprises or other legal entities and, whenever applicable, a State, a political subdivision of a State, or any agency thereof owning private crop lands will benefit. Credentials/Documentation: The landowner must have owned the land offered for at least the preceding 12 months prior to the end of the period in which the intent to participate is declared unless the land was acquired by will or succession as a result of the death of the previous owner; or the Department determines that the new owner did not acquire such land for the purpose of placing it in the WRP. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: An environmental impact assessment has been prepared for this program. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Submit a total easement bid amount to the local ASCS office that serves the area in which the farm or ranch is located within 90 days after the close of the applicable signup period. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Cir cular Nos. A-102 and A-110. Award Procedure: The Department will notify the States of the ease ment bid status and they will notify the county ASCS offices who will notify the landowners. This process will be completed as soon as practicable after the close of the signup. Deadlines: The easement bid amount must be filed at the county ASCS office within 90 days after the close of the applicable signup period. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 7 to 180 days. Appeals: Landowner may appeal any determination to the county ASC committee of office, State committee or Deputy Administrator, except determinations concerning land eligibility may be ap pealed to the Soil Conservation Service. Renewals: The land offered may be reoffered in a future signup unless land or landowner was ineligible. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Annual payments are made for less than nonpermanent easements and optional annual or lump sum payments are made for permanent easements. Cost-share payments of not less than 75 percent of the cost of establishment will be paid for a permanent easement, and from 50 percent to 75 percent of actual cost for a nonpermanent easement when approved restoration practices are completed. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Cash payments will be made in ten equal annual payments except that in the case of permanent easements the payment may be made in a lump sum amount. Lump sum payments will be limited to ten percent of the landowner's total payment and will be paid annually until all easement practices are completed. Reports: None. General, USDA. Federal Record Centers for 30 years or in the case of permanent easements, for perpetuity. The easement (deed restriction) and applicable documents will be filed in the local land records office for the duration of the easement. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-1080-0-1-302. $43,257,000; and FY 94 est $0. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In FY 1993, 49,888 acres were tentatively accepted during the first signup in the 9 pilot States (California, lowa, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, and Wisconsin). The total cost for these acres is approximately $46 million, which includes easement, cost-share, technical assistance, and overhead costs. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: The program is announced through news media and in letters to agricultural landowners in the county. Regulations published in the Federal Register and 7 CFR 703. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Consult the local telephone directory for location of the county ASCA office. If no listing, contact the appropriate State ASCS office listed in the ASCS Section of Appen dix IV of the Catalog. Headquarters Office: Conservation and Environmental Protection Division, Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service, Department of Agriculture, P.O. Box 2415, Washington, DC 20013. Telephone: (202) 720-6221. (Use same 7-digit number for FTS.) RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.069, Conservation Reserve Program; 10.416, Soil and Water Loans; 10.904, Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention; 15.607, Environmental Contaminant. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: All offers are screened at both the local and national level to determine the acceptability of the easement bid amount and ensure that offers will not be accepted in excess of the value of agricultural land adjusted for soil productivity; nonland assets idled; landowner cost of wetland restoration; long-term easement area operation and maintenance; and long-term costs for providing easement access route. The bids will be evaluated based on the environmental benefits per dollar of government expenditures on restoration and easement purchase. OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND ENTERPRISE 10.140 SPECIAL EMPHASIS OUTREACH PROGRAMS GRANTS FEDERAL AGENCY: OFFICE OF ADVOCACY AND ENTER PRISE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Second Morrill Act of 1890, Public Law 97-98, 7 U.S.C. 321, et seq. OBJECTIVES: To provide rapid financial support to assist public, pri vate, State, and/or other colleges and universities whose activities relate to the 1890 Morrill Act special emphasis areas. Overall goals of this program are to assist these institutions in their efforts to increase minority participation in agricultural and related fields, and to improve higher educational programs and resources that prepare students to enter into these fields. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Project Grants; Advisory Services and Counseling USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Awards are made to higher educa tion institutions and organizations whose activities would be consonant with the Second Morrill Act of 1890; i.e. those activities that enhance minority participation in the agricultural enterprise, such as: (a) Curriculum and faculty development, e.g., provide funds for faculty members to pursue post-graduate work in such fields as animal science, plant science, food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, computer science, agricultural economics, etc.; (b) student recruitment and retention, e.g., provide funds for promoting careers in agriculture and stimulating awareness about careers through popular media and brochures; (c) fiscal and technical assistance, e.g., provide USDA personnel to set up workshops and seminars covering Federal funding procedures and assist in writing proposals; (d) liaison with the private sector, e.g., assist in arranging work experiences for 1890 students with business, industry, and government agencies and enlisting private sector and other support for the relevant institutions; and (e) professional growth for students, e.g., provide funds for special emphasis assistantships for minority students, primarily 1890 institutions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Public, private, State and/or other colleges, universities and related institutions of higher learning whose activities meet the required criteria of encouraging minority partici pation in agricultural sciences and related areas. Beneficiary Eligibility: Public, private, State and/or other colleges, universities and related institutions of higher learning whose activities meet the required criteria of encouraging minority partici pation in agricultural sciences. Credentials/Documentation: Allowable costs will be determined in accordance with OMB Circular No. A-21, "Cost Principles for Educational Institutions." This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from cover age under E.O. 12372 and OMB Circular No. A-102. Application Procedure: Standard Application Form, along with a proposed budget and a cover letter that briefly describes the program area identified for assistance should be used. Applications are sent to the Special Emphasis Outreach Programs, Office of Advocacy and Enterprise, Department of Agriculture, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20250. This pro gram is subject to the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-110. Award Procedure: The Director of the Office of Advocacy and En terprise makes awards to approved applicants. Deadlines: April 30th, 1992. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable. Appeals: Not applicable. Renewals: This program will consider continued support for projects upon receipt of an updated proposal and current year's budget. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: for matching funds, however, institutions that can show collabora- will be favorably reviewed. There are no matching requirements. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Grants are awarded for a maximum of 12 months. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Financial reports in accordance with OMB Circular No. A. 110, Attachment G to cover the Federal fiscal year October to September 30, and at completion of the grant. Audits: Onsite reviews may be conducted. Records: Not applicable. Account Identification: 12-0120-0-1-352. 94 est $100,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: The range of awards is from $5,000 to $25,000. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Received ten applications and funded eight in fiscal year 1992. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: USDA Uni form Federal Assistance Regulation, 7 CFR 3015 as amended October 1, 1982, OMB Circular No. A-21 (Revised February 26, 1979), OMB Circular No. A-110 dated July 30, 1978, OMB Circu lar No. A-88, E.O. 12677 and Sections 2501 FACTA of 1990. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Not applicable. Programs, Office of Advocacy and Enterprise, Department of Ag- 20250. Telephone: (202) 447-2019. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.214, Morrill-Nelson Funds for Food and Agricultural Higher Education; 10.200, Grants for Agricultural Grants; 10.500, Cooperative Extension Service. student recruitment and retention, agricultural career awareness initiatives for minority women, agriculture-oriented academic enrichment for minority students, exploration of minority students' enrichment needs to meet high demand for personnel in horticulture, and field research to help preserve historical aspects of agri culture in the South have been funded. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: The criterion includes: (1) Institutional Commitment - Degree to which the institution is committed to the project, as shown by college or university funds, in-kind services, faculty and support staff time and historical success at retaining minority students in agricultural and related science careers; (2) Leverage of Federal Dollars - degree to which the proposal reflects collaborative approaches with other State, local, private, or Federal partnerships, institutions, agencies, etc.; (3) Ancillary Programs - degree to which other college or university programs support or contribute to this special project, such as tutoring programs in science and mathematics, career information materials, computer service center, symposium presentation, linkages with high schools, retention strategies that compliment recruitment, etc.; (4) Prepatory Features -degree to which the proposal reflects special innovative features to attract interest, and prepare elementary and secondary level students for agriculture, and other related courses; and (5) Feasibility and Policy Consistency • degree to which the proposal clearly describes its objective and evidences a high level of feasibility and consistency with USDA policy, OAE mission, and the likelihood that USDA and the respective institution will benefit from this initiative. AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE 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 same 7-digit 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. 10.153 MARKET NEWS FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. ICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Cotton Statistics and Estimates Act, 7 U.S.C. 471-473, 4736, 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. agricul. tural 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, fac simile machines, data networks, and telegraph. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any public or private organization, or individ ual, 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 gram. Renewals: Not applicable. Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. Reports: Not applicable. 128, "Audits of State and Local Governments,” State and local which they participate. Records: Not applicable. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 12-2500-0-1-352. $19,164,000; and FY 94 est $19,164,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (Names on mailing list) fiscal year 1992, 28,955; fiscal year 1993, estimate 29,005; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 28,850. (Markets covered) fiscal year 1992, 1,743; fiscal year 1993, estimate 1,755; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,755. 10.155 MARKETING AGREEMENTS AND ORDERS FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. ICE, 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; Adviso ry 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 in dicating that agreement or order will assist in the orderly market ing 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 agree ment 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. Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. 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 agree ments 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. $10,309,000; and FY 94 est $10,309,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: (Marketings conducted under agreements and orders) fiscal year 1992, $19.5 billion; fiscal year 1993, estimate $18.7 billion; and fiscal year 1994, estimate $18.3 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. Regional or Local Office: None. Operations, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agri- same 7-digit 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. 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 propriate State agencies. Beneficiary Eligibility: Producers, processors, marketing agencies, and general public. Credentials/Documentation: A grant agreement is entered into be tween 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 proved by the Agricultural Marketing Service. Grantee is notified of the amount awarded by allotment letter. Renewals: A project is approved for a period up to 3 years. 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 Market ing Improvement Program personnel. Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A 128, "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. FY 94 est $1,250,000. $150,000; $58,875. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1992, 61 projects were submitted and 30 projects were funded. In fiscal year 1993, it is estimated that 65 projects will be submitted and 30 projects will be funded. In fiscal year 1994, it is estimated that 65 projects will be submitted and 30 projects will be funded. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: A Guide to Procedures Relating to Marketing Service Programs. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: None. 10.156 FEDERAL-STATE MARKETING IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. ICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AUTHORIZATION: Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, Section 2046, 7 U.S.C. 1623(b). 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 Headquarters Office: Staff Officer, Federal-State Marketing Im provement Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 720-2704. (Use same 7-digit 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 FEDERAL AGENCY: AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERV. ICE, 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 condi tion 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 de termine the disposition of certain undergrade eggs. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Any owner of or dealer in agricultural com modities 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 Ter ritories. Beneficiary Eligibility: Buyers and sellers of agricultural commod ities. 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. Appeals: In cases in which applicants do not agree with the grade given, they may appeal for a review of the grade to the local AMS office. Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. Reports: None. No. A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments," State and programs in which they participate. Account Identification: 12-2500-0-1-352; 12-9972-0-7-352. est $171,360,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Number of bales of cotton classed in (thousands) fiscal year 1992, 16,669; fiscal year 1993, estimate 15,326; and fiscal year 1994 estimate, 15,326. Number of tobacco auction markets inspected fiscal year 1992, 135; fiscal year 1993, estimate 135; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 135. Pounds of tobacco inspected in (millions) fiscal year 1992, 1,867; fiscal year 1993, estimate 1,930; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,930. Pounds of poultry products graded (in millions) fiscal year 1992, 16,060; fiscal year 1993, 16,255; and fiscal year 1994, 16,826. Pounds of meat graded (in millions) fiscal year 1992, 17,900; fiscal year 1993, estimate 18,080; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 18,260. Shell eggs grading (mil. dz.) fiscal year 1992, 1,455; fiscal year 1993, estimate 1,389; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,334. Processed fruit and vegetable grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1992, 9,500; fiscal year 1993, estimate 9,600; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 9,600. Fresh fruit and vegetable grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1992, 81,700; fiscal year 1993, estimate 83,000; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 84,900. Livestock grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1992, 76; fiscal year 1993, estimate 40; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 40. Dairy products grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1992, 1,730; fiscal year 1993, estimate 1,900; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 1,950. Egg products inspection and grading (mil. lbs.) fiscal year 1992, 2,209; fiscal year 1993, estimate 2,340; and fiscal year 1994, estimate 2,480. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 7 CFR 26-32, 41-70, 160-171, 205; AH-533, "USDA Standards for Food and " MB |