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The Plant Variety Protection Program offers legal protection to developers of new varieties of plants which reproduce
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 provides statistically based data to Federal agencies for use in making policy decisions for regulatory and educational purposes.
Established in 1862, the Department of Agriculture serves all Americans through anti-hunger efforts, stewardship of nearly 200 million acres of national forest and rangelands, and through product safety and conservation efforts. The USDA opens markets for American farmers and ranchers and provides food for needy people around the world.
Regional and local offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Selected Recipients for this Program
| Recipient | Amount | Start Date | End Date | |
| State Of New Hampshire-department Of Agriculture, Markets & Food | $ 104,561 | 2009-04-01 | 2012-01-02 | |
| Harford, County Of | $ 8,920 | 2009-09-28 | 2011-09-28 | |
| Capital Resource Conservation And Development Area Council, Incorporated | $ 74,030 | 2009-09-28 | 2011-09-28 | |
| Usa Dry Pea And Lentil Council | $ 87,250 | 2009-09-01 | 2010-09-30 | |
| Fondo De Innovacion Para El Desarrollo Agricola De Puerto Rico | $ 30,000 | 2009-09-30 | 2010-09-30 | |
| Agriculture, Ohio Department Of | $ 245,378 | 2007-10-30 | 2010-08-31 | |
| Agriculture, Maryland Department Of | $ 6,905 | 2009-01-01 | 2009-12-31 | |
| South Dakota State University | $ 92,680 | 2008-09-01 | 2009-12-31 | |
| Florida Department Of Agriculture And Consume | $ 21,500 | 2009-05-29 | 2009-09-30 | |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | $ 45,710 | 2008-09-01 | 2009-08-31 |
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
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.
State, trade associations, and universities may be eligible for cooperative agreements.
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. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles.
Aplication and Award Process
Preapplication Coordination
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Environmental impact information is not required for this program.
This program is excluded from coverage under E.O.
12372.
Application Procedures
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards. Procedures vary as provided for in applicable Acts. Contact appropriate area offices as listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1621-1627, 7 U.S.C. 2101-2119; 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; Agricultural Fair Practices Act, 7 U.S.C. 2301-2306; Capper Volstead Act, 7 U.S.C 291-292; Organic Foods Production Act of 1990, 7 U.S.C. 6501-6522;.
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
This program has no statutory formula. This program has no matching requirements. This program does not have MOE requirements.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
As provided in agreements. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: As provided for in agreements.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not Applicable.
Audits
Not Applicable.
Records
As provided for in applicable Acts.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-2500-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 16 $17,338,000; FY 17 est $17,398,000; and FY 18 est $17,137,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not Applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
PA-655 'Export Fruit Acts-Questions and 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
See Regional Agency Offices. Regional and local offices are listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Headquarters Office
Erin Morris 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20250 Phone: 202-690-4024
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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