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Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
To prevent the destruction or dumping, without good and sufficient cause of farm produce received in interstate commerce by commission merchants and others and
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 listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
Assistance provided to assure a fair and open marketing distribution system for agricultural products.
No specific restrictions.
Eligibility Requirements
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. 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. Contact appropriate area offices listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog.
Award Procedures
None.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 499a-4995; Produce Agency Act, 7 U.S.C. 491-497.
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
N/A. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: As provided for in applicable Acts.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
Not Applicable.
Audits
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements. As provided for in applicable Acts.
Records
As provided for in applicable Acts.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-5070-0-2-352.
Obigations
(Salaries) FY 16 $11,452,000; FY 17 est $10,423,000; and FY 18 est $10,590,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Not Applicable.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act of 1930, and Regulations (other than rules of practice).
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices. Regional and local offices 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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