Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: July 5, 2024) |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
Chapter XIV - Commodity Credit Corporation, Department of Agriculture |
SubChapter C - Export Programs |
Part 1486 - Emerging Markets Program |
Subpart A - General Information |
§ 1486.101 - Definitions.
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§ 1486.101 What special definitions apply to this program?Definitions.
For purposes of this subpartpart, the following definitions apply:
Activities - means components of a project which, when implemented collectively, are intended to achieve a specific market development objective.
Administrator - the Administrator of FAS, or designee.
Advisory Committee - a group of representatives from the private sector appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture whose primary mission is to review proposals requesting funding under the EMP and make recommendations on projects and programs that can enhance exports through the use of program funds.
Agreement - a written assistance agreement under this part.
Attache/Counselor - the Foreign Agricultural ServiceAgricultural Commodity - an agricultural commodity, food, feed, fiber, wood, livestock, or insect, and any product thereof; and fish harvested from a U.S. aquaculture farm or harvested by a vessel as defined in Title 46, United States Code, in waters that are not waters (including the territorial sea) of a foreign country.
that carries out one or more statutorily-authorized activities, e.g., activities that assess the food and rural business system needs of emerging markets; promote information exchange with such markets; and/or carry out recommendations, projects, and opportunities in emerging markets to enhance the effectiveness of such systems.
Agreement means a legally binding grant entered into between CCC and an EMP applicant setting forth the terms and conditions of approved activities under the EMP, including any subsequent amendments to such agreement.
Approval letter means a document by which CCC informs an applicant that its EMP proposal has been approved for funding. This letter may also approve specific activities and contain terms and conditions in addition to the agreement.
theAttaché/Counselor means the FAS employee representing United States Department of Agriculture interests in
in which promotional activities are conducted.a foreign country
CCC - Commodity Credit Corporation.
Compliance Review Staff - the office within the Foreign Agricultural Service responsible for performing reviews of Recipients to ensure compliance under this part.
Constraint - a condition in a particular country or region which inhibits the development, expansion, or maintenance of exports of a specific U.S. agricultural commodity or product.
Emerging Market - any country or regional grouping thatDeputy Administrator - the Deputy Administrator, Commodity and Marketing Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, or designee.
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theEmerging market means generally any country, foreign territory, customs union, or other economic market that CCC determines is taking steps toward a market-oriented economy through
of the country;its food, agriculture, or rural business sectors of the economy
United States agricultural commodities or products; a population greater than 1 million; and a per capita income level below the level for upper middle-income countries as determined by the World Bank.and has the potential to provide a viable and significant market for
EMP - Emerging Markets Program.
Generic Promotion -FAS - Foreign Agricultural Service.
U.S. agricultural commodities. CCC has determined that any country that is not designated as a high-income country by the World Bank is an eligible emerging market under this program. The World Bank periodically redefines the income limits for its country classification. Consequently, the list of “emerging market” countries may change over time. CCC will provide guidance on country eligibility in each program announcement.
orGeneric activities mean an activity that does not involve or promote the exclusive or predominant use of an individual company name
Project -, logo, or brand name, or the brand of a U.
S. agricultural cooperative, but rather promotes a U.S. agricultural commodity generally.
Project Funds -Project means an approach or undertaking made up of one or more activities whichthat, taken together, are intended to achieve a specific market development objective.
carries out one or more statutorily-authorized activities under the EMP (e.g., activities that assess the food and rural business system needs of emerging markets and develop recommendations on measures necessary to enhance the effectiveness of such systems; promote information exchange with such markets; or identify and carry out specific recommendations, opportunities, or projects to enhance the effectiveness of such systems).
the Commodity Credit CorporationProject funds means the funds made available to a Recipient by
,CCC under an agreement
and authorized for expenditure in accordance with this part.
Proposal - means an application for funding.
Recipient - means a U.S. entity receiving financial assistance directly from the Commodity Credit Corporation or Foreign Agricultural Service from CCC to carry out a project under the EMP.
STRE -SRTG - is the acronym for State Regional Trade Group.
An STRG is a non-profit association of state-funded agricultural promotion agencies.
STRE is the acronym for sales and trade relations expenses including meals, expenditures. Expenditures made on breakfast, lunch, dinner, receptions, refreshments, and refreshments at approved activities; miscellaneous courtesies such as checkroom fees, tips, and dining decorations.
USDA - United States Department of AgricultureUES - Unified Export Strategy.
taxi fares and tips for approved activities; and decorations for a special promotional occasion that is part of an approved activity.
Unified Export Strategy (UES) system means an online internet system maintained by FAS through which applicants may apply to the EMP and other FAS market development programs. The system is currently accessible at https://apps.fas.usda.gov/ues/webapp/. FAS may prescribe a different system through which applicants may apply to EMP and will announce such system in the applicable Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
U.S. agricultural commodity means any agricultural commodity of U.S. origin, including food, feed, fiber, forestry product, livestock, insects, and fish harvested from a U.S. aquaculture farm or harvested by a vessel (as defined in Title 46 of the United States Code) in waters that are not waters (including the territorial sea) of a foreign country, and any product thereof.