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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; Soybean Promotion, Research and Consumer Information
Act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6301-6311; Mushroom Promotion, Research and Consumer
Information Act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6101- 6112; Fluid Milk Promotion Act
of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6401-6417; Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, 7
U.S.C. 6501-6522; Fresh Cut Flowers and Fresh Cut Greens Promotion and
Information Act of 1993, 7 U.S.C. 6801- 6814; Popcorn Promotion Research,
and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 7481-7491; National Kiwifruit
Research, Promotion, and Consumer Information Act, 7 U.S.C. 7461-7473. 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: None. 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 Appendix IV of the Catalog. Award Procedure: Not applicable. 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: 12-2500-0-1-352. Obligations: FY 99 $13,565,857; FY 00 est $15,880,000;
and FY 01 est $25,233,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Seed samples tested 2,355;
fiscal year 2000, estimate 2,350; and fiscal year 2001, estimate 2,350.
Plant variety certificates of protection issued:
Fiscal year 1999, 116; fiscal year 2000, estimate 275; and fiscal
year 2001, estimate 275. Pesticide
data samples collected: Fiscal year 1999, 9,223; fiscal year 2000, estimate
8,200; and fiscal year 2001, estimate 9,000. 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: Associate Administrator, Agricultural
Marketing Service. RELATED PROGRAMS: 10.155, Marketing Agreements and
Orders; 36.001, Fair Competition Counseling and Investigation of Complaints. EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable. CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable. |
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