ANIMAL AND PLANT HEALTH INSPECTION SERVICE, DEPARTMENT
OF AGRICULTURE
AUTHORIZATION:
Organic Act of 1944, as amended, Section 102; Act of
April 6, 1937, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 147a, 148, 148a-148f; Animal Industry Act
of May 29, 1884, as amended; Act of February 2, 1903, as amended; Act of March
3, 1905, as amended, 21 U.S.C. 111-114a, 114a-1, 115-130; Act of February 28,
1947, as amended, 21 U.S.C. 114b114c, 114d-1; Golden Nematode Act of 1948, 7
U.S.C. 150-150g; Federal Noxious Weeds Act of 1974, Public Law 93-629, 7 U.S.C.
2801-2813; Halogeton Glomeratus Act of 1952, 7 U.S.C. 1651-1656; Swine Health
Protection Act of 1980, Section 101(b), Public Law 96-468, 7 U.S.C. 3801-3812;
Improvement of Poultry, Poultry Products, and Hatcheries Act, 7 U.S.C. 429;
Animal Welfare Act, as amended, Public Law 89-544, 7 U.S.C. 2131- 2147, 2149,
2151-2156; Federal Plant Pest Act, 7 U.S.C. 150aa150jj; Mexican Border Act, 7
U.S.C. 149; Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, Section 15(c) July 12,
1976, Public Law 94-353; Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of
1990, as amended, Section 2509; Budget Reconciliation Act of 1991, Section
1203.
To protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious
plant and animal diseases and pests, ensure the safety and potency of
veterinary biologic, and ensure the humane treatment of animals.
TYPES OF ASSISTANCE:
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Advisory Services and Counseling. Place Cursor Here for Definition
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Training. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Conduct surveys, demonstration projects, inspections to
detect and appraise infestations, eradication and control activities, and
carry out regulatory actions to prevent interstate spread of infestations and
diseases.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Applicant Eligibility:
Foreign, State, local, and U.S. Territorial government agencies, nonprofit
institutions of higher education, and nonprofit associations or organizations
requiring Federal support to eradicate, control, or assess the status of
injurious plant and animal diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or
national agriculture and conduct related demonstration projects.
Beneficiary Eligibility:
Farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, State, local, U.S. Territorial
government agencies, public and private institutions and organizations benefit
from Federal assistance to eradicate or control injurious plant and animal
diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or national agriculture.
Credentials/Documentation:
Curriculum vitae for principal investigator, except for State, local, and
Territorial government cooperators.
Pre-application Coordination: A
letter from applicants seeking support or cooperation with the Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service. Applicants must indicate the nature and
severity of the problem to be considered and explain how they will address the
problem. 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 applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for
review.
Application Procedure:
Comply with E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal
Programs," and submit a completed Standard Form 424.1, "U.S.
Department of Agriculture, Application for Federal Assistance
(Non-construction)" and project proposal (work plan), financial plan,
curriculum vitae, and other required certifications to the appropriate APHIS
area, regional, or Headquarters Office. See Regional and Local Office Address
Listing.
Award Procedure:
Applications are approved by the Administrator or Authorized Departmental
Officers (ADOs) upon determination that the project will contribute toward
accomplishment of the Agency's overall mission and meet any established
project evaluation/selection criteria.
Deadlines: None.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time:
From 60 to 120 days.
Appeals: None.
Renewals: Based on program
needs and availability of annual funding.
ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:
Formula and Matching Requirements:
Recipients share some project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements
are developed between USDA and the recipients in advance of the program unless
otherwise stated by Congress.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance:
Up to 1 year from the date of award. Funds are made available as required to
cover expenditures.
POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Reports: Requirements are
specifically indicated in the award documents and may vary for given programs.
Audits: In accordance with
the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997),
"Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations,"
nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in
Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for
that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in
Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year,
except as noted in Circular No. A-133.
Records: Instruction
provided in the Notice of Award.
Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free
status States, fiscal year 2001, 51; fiscal year 2002 est 53; and fiscal year
2003 est 53; Tuberculosis-accredited free States, fiscal year 2001, 50; fiscal
year 2002 est 50; and fiscal year 2003 est 50.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
Bulletins, both technical and popular, are available to
the public through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Public
Affairs.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office:
Consult Appendix IV of the Catalog for addresses of regional offices of the
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Headquarters Office:
Agreement Services Center, (RWBS), Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Animal
and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA Center, Riverdale, MD 20737. Contact
Anita S. Ridley. Telephone: (301) 734-8792.
Web Site Address: http://www.aphis.usda.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is
designed to provide local, State, and national information on animal disease
problems throughout the United States. The National Plant Pest Survey and
Detection Program (NAPPSD) coordinates and standardizes a nationwide survey
and detection system for exotic and endemic plant pests of agricultural
importance.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Relevance to agency program mission and qualification of
principal investigator and institution.
