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CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC
ASSISTANCE
11.313: Trade Adjustment Assistance
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| 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 |
Applicant Eligibility: The statute (19 U.S.C. ss 2343 (b)) provides that grants may be awarded to "intermediary organizations (including Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers)" to provide assistance to trade-injured firms. For an industry association or other organizations to be eligible for industry assistance, evidence must be submitted demonstrating that the industry faces import competition and includes a substantial number of Trade Act certified firms or worker groups.
Beneficiary Eligibility: Firms certified by the Secretary of Commerce as eligible for adjustment assistance. Industries that can demonstrate they have been injured by imports and have a substantial number of Trade Act certified firm or worker groups.
Credentials/Documentation: a) For firms - The TAAC have been in existence for some time to act as intermediaries for this program; and b) for industries - after discussions with PDAD staff resulting in an invitation to apply for assistance, an industry applicant must submit an acceptable application documenting its import injury and describing the need for the cost and the work elements of the assistance requested.
Preapplication Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372.
Application Procedure: The 12 TAACs apply each year for funding for the coming fiscal year. Industry associations or other organizations seeking industry assistance must submit an application identified as Standard Form 424, if encouraged to do so as a result of the meeting with an EDA representative.
Award Procedure: Awards to TAACs are made based upon applications and previous performance. Awards to industries are made based on conformance with program requirements and availability of funds.
Deadlines: There are no deadlines, as long as the application allows enough time for processing to receive fiscal year funds.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Not applicable.
Appeals: There is no appeal procedure.
Renewals: Each fiscal year there is a new request for funding which must meet application requirements.
Criteria for Selecting Proposals: TAACs in existence which have successfully carried out previous cooperative agreements. Industries with a substantial number of TAA certified firms and have developed a proposal providing meaningful near-term benefit to their industry.
Examples of Funded Projects: There are 12 funded Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs) covering the 50 States, and the District of Columbia which can help firms become certified and receive trade adjustment assistance. They are awarded Federal cooperative agreements to support the services they provide to businesses. Industries have been aided in developing new manufacturing machines and procedures, technological innovations, expanding exporting opportunities, marketing studies, product diversification, etc.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Not applicable.
Federal Agency: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Type of Assistance: Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements).
Obligations: (Cooperative Agreements) FY 99 $9,700,000 (funds included for Alaska Fisheries); FY 00 est $15,300,000 (funds included for Alaska Fisheries); and FY 01 est $10,500,000 (Direct TAA appropriation only).
Budget Account Number: 13-2050-0-1-452.
Authorization: Trade Act of 1974, Title II, Public Law 93-618, as amended, 88 Stat. 1978, 19 U.S.C. 2341-2343.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature: Copies of pertinent regulations, guidelines, a TAA information package, and forms are available from the Planning and Development Assistance Division or the Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs).
Regional or Local Office: Local Department of Commerce District Offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office: For Firm and Industry Assistance Information: Anthony J. Meyer, U. S. Department of Commerce, Room H7315 Economic Development Administration, Planning and Development Assistance Division, 14th & Constitution Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20230. Phone: (202) 482-2127. FAX No. (202) 482-0466. Use the same number for FTS.
(See Appendix IV for more contact info.)
Formula and Matching Requirements: Federal funds can be used by TAACs for up to 100 percent of administrative expenses in providing technical assistance to firms. The Federal share of implementation assistance to firms is usually 50% and normally does exceed $75,000. Generally, a minimum of 50 percent share is required for industry assistance cooperative agreements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Generally for one year.
Uses and Use Restrictions: Under Chapter 3 of Title II, a firm may petition the Economic Development Administration (EDA) of the Department of Commerce for certification as being impacted by import competition within the context of the Trade Act of 1974. Firms that believe they meet this requirement may contact EDA or one of the 12 EDA funded Trade Adjustment Assistance Centers (TAACs). If the firm appears to meet Trade Act certification criteria, the appropriate TAAC will offer its help to the firm in completing and submitting a petition to the Planning and Development Assistance Division (PDAD). Firms that are certified may apply for technical assistance in diagnosing their problems and assessing their opportunities. If the firm appears to have a reasonable chance of recovery, an adjustment proposal is developed which outlines the firm's recovery strategy and the assistance the firm needs to implement the strategy. When a firm's adjustment proposal is accepted by EDA, the firm is authorized to apply for technical assistance to implement the recovery strategy. In virtually all cases, the firm applies to the TAAC for implementation technical assistance. Organizations representing trade-injured industries may apply to EDA to receive industry-wide assistance. However, there have been no funds awarded for the industry wide assistance since FY 1996, except for the Alaskan Salmon industry which was funded under a special appropriation.
Reports: Periodic reporting of operating results and progress, financial statements, and summary of funds spent.
Audits: In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A-133 (Revised June 24, 1997), recipients that are States, Local Government, Non-profit Organizations (to include Hospitals), and Institutions of Higher Learning shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 U.S.C. 7501-7507). Commercial organizations shall be subject to the audit requirements as stipulated in the award documents. States, local governments, and non-profit governments that expend $300,000 or more in a year in Federal awards shall have a single or program-specific audit conducted for that year.
Records: Records are required to be maintained for 3 years. All financial and programmatic records, supporting documents, statistical reports, and other records of grantees or subgrantees are required to be maintained by the terms of the agreement. The grantee must retain records for 3 years after completion of the project or submission of the final financial report, whichever is later, and have them readily available for inspection and audit.
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