Transportation Services (10.167)

Program

10.167 Transportation Services

Federal Agency

Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Agricultural Marketing Service

Authorization

Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, 7 U.S.C. 1281 et seq.; Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, 7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq.; Agricultural Trade and Assistance Act of 1954, 7 U.S.C. 1427, 1431, 1691, et seq.; Rural Development Act of 1972, 7 U.S.C. 2662, 2663; International Carriage of Perishable Foodstuff Act of 1982; Cooperative Marketing Act of 1926, 7 U.S.C. 291, 292.

Program Number

10.167

Last Known Status

Active

Objectives

The Transportation Services program develops and promotes efficient agriculture transportation systems to help improve farm income, expand exports and meet the needs of rural America. The program provides technical and administrative direction, coordination, and leadership in the development and execution of agricultural transportation policies. Transportation Services provides a basis for Federal-State decision-makers in regulatory, policy and legislative matters in order to assure the transportation needs of rural communities and agriculture.

Types of Assistance

ADVISORY SERVICES AND COUNSELING; TRAINING

Uses and Use Restrictions

Assistance provided where it is determined that there is a significant regional or policy issue with potentially broad implications.

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, universities, and nonprofit organizations may be eligible for cooperative agreements.

Beneficiary Eligibility

Producers, processors, and general public.

Credentials/Documentation

No Credentials or documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.

Application 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 Procedure

This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. No formal application procedure specified; informal correspondence or personal contact is permissible. Contact Deputy Administrator, Transportation and Marketing Programs, Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.

Award Procedure

None.

Deadlines

Not Applicable.

Range of Approval/Disapproval Time

Not Applicable.

Appeals

Not Applicable.

Renewals

Not Applicable.

Assistance Considerations

Formula and Matching Requirements

Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.

This program has no matching requirements.

This program does not have MOE requirements.

Length and Time Phasing of Assistance

As provided for in agreements. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: As provided for in agreements.

Post Assistance Requirements

Reports

Audits

No audits are required for this program.

Records

None.

Program Accomplishments

Fiscal Year 2008: In fiscal year 2008, 50 reports and analyses, 6 periodic reports, and numerous other studies, papers, and workshops were completed. Fiscal Year 2009: No Current Data Available Fiscal Year 2010: No Current Data Available

Financial Information

Account Identification

12-2500-0-1-352.

Obligations

(Advisory Services and Counseling) FY 08 $2,737,000; FY 09 est $2,845,000; FY 10 est $2,921,000

Range and Average of Financial Assistance

N/A.

Regulations, Guidelines and Literature

Not Applicable.

Related Programs

Not Applicable.

Information Contacts

Regional or Local Office

None.

Headquarters Office

Barbara Robinson 1400 Independence Ave SW, Washington, District of Columbia 20250 Phone: 202-690-1305

Web Site Address

http://www.ams.usda.gov.

Examples of Funded Projects

Not Applicable.

Criteria for Selecting Proposals

Not Applicable.