Agricultural Inspection

 

To protect U.S. agriculture from economically injurious plant and animal diseases and pests.

Deleted 03/18/2005 ((1) Budget authority expired 9-30-04) 97.003 DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Project Grants (Cooperative Agreements). Selected examples of progress: Brucellosis class free status States, fiscal year 2001, 51; fiscal year 2002 est 53; and fiscal year 2003 est 53; Tuberculosis-accredited free States, fiscal year 2001, 50; fiscal year 2002 est 50; and fiscal year 2003 est 50. Plant Protection Act, Public Law 106-224, 7 U.S.C. 7701-7772; Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, Public Law 107-171, Subtitle E, Animal Health Protection, Section 10401-10418; Animal Welfare Act, as amended, 7 U.S.C. 2131-2147, 2149-2155. Selected local governmental agencies requiring Federal support to eradicate, control, or assess the status of injurious plant and animal diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or national agriculture. Farmers, ranchers, agriculture producers, State, local, U.S. Territorial government agencies, public and private institutions and organizations benefit from Federal assistance to eradicate or control injurious plant and animal diseases and pests that are a threat to regional or national agriculture. Curriculum vitae for principal investigators, except for State, local and Territorial government cooperators. A letter from applicants seeking support or cooperation with the Custom and Border Protections service. Applicants must indicate the nature and severity of the problem to be considered and explain how they will address the problem. This program is eligible for coverage under E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs." An applicant should consult the office or official designated as the single point of contact in his or her State for more information on the process the State requires to be followed in applying for assistance, if the State has selected the program for review. Comply with E.O. 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs," and submit a completed Standard Form 424.1, "U.S. Department of Agriculture, Application for Federal Assistance (Non-construction)" and project proposal (work plan), financial plan, curriculum vitae, and other required certifications to the appropriate APHIS area, regional, or Headquarters Office. See Regional and Local Office Address Listing. Applications are approved by the Administrator or Authorized Departmental Officers (ADOs) upon determination that the project will contribute toward accomplishment of the Agency's overall mission and meet any established project evaluation/selection criteria. None. From 60 to 120 days. None. Based on program needs and availability of annual funding. Relevance to agency program mission and qualification of principal investigator and institution. Inspections to detect and appraise infestations and carry out regulatory actions to prevent interstate spread of infestations and diseases. Requirements are specifically indicated in the award documents and may vary for given programs. In accordance with the provisions of OMB Circular No. A- 133 (Revised, June 24, 1997), "Audits of States, Local Governments, and Nonprofit Organizations," nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $300,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Nonfederal entities that expend less than $300,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in Circular No. A-133. Instruction provided in the Notice of Award. Recipients share some project or program costs. The cost-sharing arrangements are developed between Customs and Border Protection and the recipients in advance of the program unless otherwise stated by Congress. Up to 1 year from the date of award. Funds are made available as required to cover expenditures. Not Applicable. Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Drive, S.W., Washington, DC., 20528. Telephone: (202) 282-8000. http://www.dhs.gov 70-0503-0-1-999. FY 02 $21,110; FY 03 est $14,020; and FY 04 est $0. Not applicable. Bulletins, both technical and popular, are available to the public through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of Public Affairs. The National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) is designed to provide local, State, and national information on animal disease problems throughout the United States. The National Plant Pest Survey and Detection Program (NAPPSD) coordinates and standardizes a nationwide survey and detection system for exotic and endemic plant pests of agricultural importance.