AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE, 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.
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. Place Cursor Here for Definition
Training. Place Cursor Here for Definition
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS:
Assistance provided where it is determined that there is a significant
regional impact at stake or a significant policy at issue with potentially
broad implications.
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. State, trade associations,
universities, and nonprofit organizations may be eligible for cooperative
agreements.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Producers, processors,
and general public.
Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is
excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: No formal application
procedure specified; informal correspondence or personal contact is
permissible. Contact Vacant, Director, Transportation and Marketing Division,
Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
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: Not applicable.
Records: Not applicable.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Account Identification: 12-2500-0-1-352.
Obligations: (Advisory Services and Counseling)
FY 01 $2,620,553; FY 02 est $2,753,000; and FY 03 est $2,814,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not
applicable.
Ten major research projects/studies were completed, 33 workshops and 20
publications were completed in fiscal year 2001. It is estimated that 9
research projects, 22 publications, and 30 workshops/conferences, will be
completed in fiscal year 2002. Also, it is estimated that 10 research
projects, 15 publications, and 20 workshops/conferences, will be completed in
fiscal year 2003.
REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE:
None.
INFORMATION CONTACTS:
Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.
Headquarters Office: (Vacant), Deputy
Administrator, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing
Service, USDA, Washington, DC 20250. Telephone: (202) 690-1305.
