Agriculture Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund
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
Unrestricted use.
For example, payments could be used to pay the salaries of the eligible claimant"s employees.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicant Eligibility
Payments to reduce the injury to domestic manufacturers resulting from tariffs on wool fabric that are higher than tariffs on certain apparel articles made of wool fabric.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Beneficiaries limited to: each eligible manufacturer under paragraph (3) of section 4002(c) of the Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-429; 118 Stat. 2600), as amended by section 1633(c) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-280; 120 Stat. 1166) and section 325(b) of the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (division C of Public Law 110-343; 122 Stat. 3875), and any successor-in-interest to such a manufacturer as provided for under paragraph (4) of such section 4002(c).
Credentials/Documentation
Per Section 12315 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 eligible claimants must file notarized affidavits as specified under subsection (b) "Distribution of Funds.". 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.
Award Procedures
Per Section 12315 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 eligible claimants must file notarized affidavits as specified under subsection (b)(2).
Deadlines
Mar 01, 2016 to Mar 01, 2019: Wool Duty Refund Program (calendar years 2016 to 2019). See Agricultural Act of 2014 Section 12314, subsection (b)(2) for additional details.
Authorization
Agricultural Act of 2014, Title 7, Part C, Section 12315, Public Law 113-79, 128 Stat. 995-997.
Range of Approval/Disapproval Time
From 15 to 30 days.
Appeals
Not Applicable.
Renewals
Not Applicable.
Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formulas are not applicable to this program.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this program.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this program.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
Not applicable. Method of awarding/releasing assistance: lump sum.
Post Assistance Requirements
Reports
No reports are required.
Audits
No audits are required for this program.
Records
See specific record keeping requirements for each eligible manufacturer (and any successor-in-interest to such a manufacturer) under paragraph (3) of section 4002(c) of the Wool Suit and Textile Trade Extension Act of 2004 (Public Law 108-429; 118 Stat. 2600), as amended by section 1633(c) of the Miscellaneous Trade and Technical Corrections Act of 2006 (Public Law 109-280; 120 Stat. 1166) and section 325(b) of the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008 (division C of Public Law 110-343; 122 Stat. 3875).
Financial Information
Account Identification
12-5636-0-2-351.
Obigations
(Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use) FY 13 $0; FY 14 est $11,000,000; and FY 15 est $30,000,000 - Approximately $11 million specifically for catch up payments to cover funding shortfalls under the Customs and Border Protection Wool Duty Refund program in calendar years 2010, 2011, and 2014.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Unknown.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Federal Register Documents: Publication Title: Federal Register Volume 66, Issue 78 (April 23, 2001) 66 FR 20392; Amendment to Wool Duty Refund Program (Customs and Border; Protection Wool Duty Refund Program); Publication Date: Monday, April 23, 2001.
Publication Title: Federal Register Volume 76, No. 153 (Tuesday, August 9, 2011); Grants to Manufacturers of Certain Worsted Wool Fabrics; Publication Date: Tuesday, August 09, 2011. Paperwork Reduction Act Documents: Refund of Duties Paid on Imports of Certain Wool Products (Customs and Border Protection Wool Duty Refund Program); OMB Control No: 1515-0227; ICR Reference No: 200010-1515-001; Previous ICR Reference No: 200303-1651-084.
Information Contacts
Regional or Local Office
None.
Headquarters Office
Benjamin Chan 1400 Independence Ave, SW
, Washington, District of Columbia 20250 Email: benjamin.chan@fas.usda.gov Phone: 202-720-8877
Criteria for Selecting Proposals
Not Applicable.
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