Indemnity Program
This authority covers a wide variety of indemnity situations ranging from large livestock depopulations to small fowl depopulations, and there are various indemnity
The Secretary of Agriculture offers an opinion that constitutes an emergency and threatens the U.S.
animal population.
Payment for the destroyed animals is based on fair market value.
Also, under Section 415 (e) of the Plant Protection Act (Title IV of Public Law 106-224), under a declaration of extraordinary emergency because of the presence of a plant pest or noxious weed that is new to or not known to be widely prevalent in the United States, the Secretary may pay compensation for economic losses incurred by as a result of actions taken under the authorities in this section (415).
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.
Program Accomplishments
Not Applicable.
Uses and Use Restrictions
None.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
N/A.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A.
Credentials/Documentation
Required documentation will be specified in the Declaration of Emergency issued by the Secretary of Agriculture. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-87.
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 OMB Circular No. A-102. This program is excluded from coverage under OMB Circular No. A-110. N/A
Award Procedures
Required documenation will be specified in the Declaration of Emergency issued by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Deadlines
Not Applicable.
Authorization
9 CFR parts 50-54; Plant Protection Act, Title IV, Section 415(e).
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
Not Applicable.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
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
Time period of availability will be specified in the Declaration of Emergency issued by the Secretary of Agriculture. See the following for information on how assistance is awarded/released: Electronic Funds Transfer or paper check.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No reports are required.
Audits
No audits are required for this program.
Records
Record requirements will be specified in the Declaration of Emergency issued by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-1600-0-1-352.
Obigations
(Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use) FY 12 $1,658,467; FY 13 est $547,720; and FY 14 est $547,720 - N/A.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
No Data Available.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Not Applicable.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
See Regional Agency Offices.
Headquarters Office
Susan Murphy 4700 River Road
Suite 3D04.15, Riverdale, Maryland 20737 Email: Susan.A.Murphy@aphis.usda.gov Phone: 301-851-2859
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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