FEDERAL AGENCY:
AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
AUTHORIZATION:
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, as
amended, 7 U.S.C. 499a-4995; Produce Agency Act, 7 U.S.C. 491-497.
To suppress unfair and fraudulent practices in the
marketing of perishable agricultural commodities in interstate and foreign
commerce. To prevent the destruction or dumping, without 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.
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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:
Pre-application 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: (Investigation of Complaints) FY 01
$40,868,362; FY 02 est $8,775,000; and FY 03 est $8,948,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not
applicable.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Number of license actions completed in fiscal year 2001, 53,685. It is
estimated that 57,840 license actions will be completed in fiscal year 2002,
and 57,850 in fiscal year 2003.
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: Associate Administrator,
Agricultural Marketing Service.
Web Site Address:
http://www.ams.usda.gov
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS:
Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS:
Not applicable.
