Program Descriptions
Program Number
10.165
Title
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.
Status
Active
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.
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.
Application and Award Process
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
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Not applicable.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
As provided for in applicable Acts.
Audits
As provided for in applicable Acts.
Records
As provided for in applicable Acts.
Financial Information
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).
Information Contacts
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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