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| 10.165 PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ACT |
| FEDERAL AGENCY |
| AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE |
| AUTHORIZATION |
| Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 499a-4995; Produce Agency Act, 7 U.S.C. 491-497. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| (Investigation of Complaints) FY 07 $10,557,000; FY 08 est $10,052,000; and FY 09 est not reported. |
| Range and Average of Financial Assistance |
| None. |
| PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS |
| None. |
| REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE |
| Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, and Regulations (other than rules of practice). |
| Regional or Local Office |
| Regional and local offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog. |
| Headquarters Office |
| Associate Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. |
| Web Site Address |
| http://www.ams.usda.gov |
| RELATED PROGRAMS |
| 36.001, Fair Competition Counseling and Investigation of Complaints. |
| EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS |
| None. |
| CRITERIA FOR SELECTING PROPOSALS |
| None. |
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General Services Administration Office of Chief Acquisition Officer Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division (VIR) |
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