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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE

10.700: National Agricultural Library

Objectives: To serve as the Nation's Chief Agricultural information resource by providing agricultural information products and services through traditional library functions and through modern electronic dissemination to agencies of the USDA, public organizations, and individuals.

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

10.700 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicant Eligibility: Individuals, State and local governments, educational organizations, research societies, business and industry including those located in the U.S. Territories.

Beneficiary Eligibility: Individuals, State and local governments, educational organizations, research societies, business and industry including those located in the U.S. Territories.

Credentials/Documentation: Not applicable.

10.700 APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS:

Preapplication Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.

Application Procedure: Apply by letter to the Office of Associate Director, Public Services Division, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

Award Procedure: Not applicable.

Deadlines: Not applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.

Appeals: Not applicable.

Renewals: Not applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals: Not applicable.

Examples of Funded Projects: Not applicable.

Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.

10.700 RELATED PROGRAMS:

10.001 Agricultural Research: Basic and Applied Research;
10.153 Market News;
10.250 Agricultural and Rural Economic Research;
10.950 Agricultural Statistics Reports;
42.003 Distribution of Library of Congress Cataloging;
42.005 Library of Congress Publications;
42.006 Library of Congress: Library Services;
42.007 Reference Services in Science, Technology and Business.

10.700 PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Resources number over 3.2 million items.

10.700 FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFO:

Federal Agency: AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, (DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE )

Type of Assistance: Dissemination of Technical Information.

Obligations: (Services) FY 99 $3,365,089; FY 00 est $3,522,403; and FY 01 est $3,590,916.

Budget Account Number: 12-1400-0-1-352.

Authorization: 5 U.S.C. 301, 552, 5946; 7 U.S.C. 450b, 450i, 2201, 2202, 2204, 2206, 2244, 2264, 2265, and 3318.

Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: "Guide to the Services of the National Agricultural Library."

10.700 INFO CONTACTS:

Regional or Local Office: Not applicable.

Headquarters Office: Office of the Director, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705-2351. Phone: (301) 504-6780. Use the same number for FTS. Contact: Extramural Agreements Division. (Home Page)

(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)

10.700 ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS:

Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable.

Uses and Use Restrictions: Anyone can use the services. Publications in the library collection are available through interlibrary loan or photo-reproduction, and the library facilities are open to anyone wishing to use them.

10.700 POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Reports: Not applicable.

Audits: Not applicable.

Records: Not applicable.