AUTHORIZATION: Perishable Agricultural Commodities
Act of 1930, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 499a-4995; Produce Agency Act, 7 U.S.C.
491-497.
| PROGRAM AND AWARD | FINANCIAL AND INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS | FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO. |
| APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS | INFORMATION CONTACTS |
| RELATED PROGRAMS | ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS | POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS |
OBJECTIVES: 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.
USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Assistance provided
to assure a fair and open marketing distribution system for agricultural products.
No specific restrictions.
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:
Preapplication 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.
Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not
applicable.
Reports: As provided for in applicable Acts.
Audits: As provided for in applicable Acts.
Records: As provided for in applicable Acts.
Account Identification: 12-5070-0-2-352.
Obligations: FY 99 $8,288,793; FY 00 est
$8,607,000; and FY 01 est $8,718,000.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance:
Not applicable.
PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Number of license actions completed in fiscal year 1999, 28,000. It is estimated
that 28,000 license actions will be completed in fiscal year 2000, and 28,000
in fiscal year 2001.
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.
RELATED PROGRAMS: 36.001, Fair Competition
Counseling and Investigation of Complaints.
EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS: Not applicable.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS: Not applicable.