2023 Food for Progress Grant Template

OMB Control No. 0551-0035

Expiration Date: 04/30/2024

OGSM:	FCC-XXX-2023/XXX-00
COUNTRY:	[COUNTRY]

COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND

[PVO]

FOR THE PROVISION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES THROUGH THE FOOD FOR PROGRESS ACT

Preamble

The Government of the United States of America, acting through the Commodity Credit Corporation (hereinafter referred to as CCC), an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture (hereinafter referred to as USDA), and [PVO] (hereinafter referred to as the Recipient);

In an effort to use the food resources of the United States in support of countries that have made commitments to introduce or expand free enterprise elements in their agricultural economies through changes in commodity prices, marketing, input availability, distribution, and private sector involvement;

Desiring to set forth the understandings that will govern the provision of agricultural commodities to the Recipient for use in [Country] under the Food for Progress Program, which is authorized by the Food for Progress Act of 1985, as amended;

Agree as follows:

PART I TERMS OF DONATION

1. CCC agrees to donate to the Recipient the agricultural commodities, and quantities thereof, specified in Paragraph C (hereinafter referred to as the "donated commodities") for assistance in [Country] and, to the extent specifically included in Part II, Items I and III, pay ocean transportation and other costs associated with providing the donated commodities. This donation is not for research and development.

2. The Recipient agrees to use the donated commodities, and any amount specified in Part II, Item III, Paragraph A, only in accordance with this agreement and the approved Plan of Operation, Attachment A, which is attached hereto and made a part of this agreement.

3. The donated commodities to be made available under this agreement are as follows:

Commodity	Maximum Quantity Metric Tons (MT)	Commodity Usage	Packaging	Estimated Arrival at U.S. Port(s)
		Monetization
Total

The donated commodities will be in accordance with the Commodity Specifications, Attachment B, which is attached hereto and made a part of this agreement. CCC may, at its option, substitute packaging of a different size or type or both. CCC may, but is not required to, provide extra bags for donated commodities that are packaged if the Recipient requests them at the time that it submits its order for delivery of such donated commodities.

4. CCC will endeavor to provide to the Recipient the maximum quantity of each of the donated commodities specified above. CCC may, however, provide a quantity of a commodity that is less than the maximum quantity, to the extent that in CCC’s estimation the total cost of commodities, transportation, and any assistance provided by CCC under this agreement would otherwise exceed $XXX.XX. For CCC's financial management purposes, costs associated with this agreement will be obligated against budget fiscal year 2023 funds.

5. The Recipient will provide a cost sharing or matching contribution of $XXX.XX, resulting in a total Federal award amount of $XXX.XX.

6. This agreement is subject to the availability, during each fiscal year to which this agreement applies, of the necessary commodities and funds.

7. This agreement is subject to the terms and conditions set forth in 7 CFR part 1499. The Office of Management and Budget guidance at 2 CFR part 200, as supplemented by 2 CFR part 400 and 7 CFR part 1499, applies to the Food for Progress Program. In addition, the following apply to the Food for Progress Program: (1) other regulations that are generally applicable to grants and cooperative agreements of USDA, including 2 CFR parts 25, 170, 175, 180, 182, 415, 417, 418, 421, and 422, to the extent that such regulations do not directly conflict with the provisions of 7 CFR part 1499; and (2) the provisions of the CCC Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.) and any other statutory or regulatory provisions that are generally applicable to CCC.

8. The Assistance Listing Number and program title for the Food for Progress Program is 10.606, Food for Progress.

PART II

TRANSPORTATION, DAMAGE OR LOSS, AND PAYMENT OF COSTS

Item I – Transportation of Donated Commodities

1. The Recipient will arrange for the transportation of the donated commodities from the place at which the ocean carrier receives the donated commodities from the commodity supplier to the designated discharge port(s), in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.7(b)(2).

2. The Recipient agrees to arrange for ocean transportation in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.7(a) and 48 CFR part 47, subpart 47.5 – Ocean Transportation by U.S.-Flag Vessels.

3. The Recipient will submit any proposed invitation for transportation bids to CCC and obtain the approval of CCC prior to issuing such invitation. The Recipient will submit any bid that it proposes to accept to CCC and obtain the approval of CCC prior to entering into a contract for transportation based upon such bid. The Recipient will provide to CCC a copy of each contract for transportation. CCC will pay the costs, consistent with the terms of the applicable contract, of transporting the donated commodities from the place at which the ocean carrier receives the donated commodities from the commodity supplier to the designated discharge port(s) by reimbursing the ocean carrier for such costs.

4. The Recipient will include payment instructions in each contract for transportation. The Recipient will require that each request for payment under a contract for transportation of donated commodities be sent to the automated payment system of the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) via the web-based supply chain management (WBSCM) system. The Recipient will also ensure that the documents specified in 7 CFR section 1499.6(a)(1) - (6) are maintained on file and made available to CCC.

5. If the Recipient uses the services of a freight forwarder, the Recipient will provide to the Senior Director, International Food Assistance Division (IFAD), FAS, the name of and contact information for the freight forwarder and the certification required by 7 CFR section 1499.7(e) prior to submitting its initial order for the delivery of donated commodities under this agreement.

Item II – Damage to or Loss of Donated Commodities

1. CCC will transfer the title to, and the risk of loss of, the donated commodities to the Recipient at the time and place at which the ocean carrier receives the donated commodities from the commodity supplier.

2. The Recipient will report damage to or loss of donated commodities to which it has title as follows:

1. If the amount of the damage or loss is estimated to exceed $20,000, the Recipient will notify the Senior Director, IFAD, in writing immediately after becoming aware of such damage or loss, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.9(b)(1)(i);

2. If the amount of the damage or loss is estimated to exceed $1,000 but not to exceed $20,000, the Recipient will notify the Senior Director, IFAD, in writing within 15 days after the date that the Recipient becomes aware of such damage or loss, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.9(b)(1)(ii); and

3. If the amount of the damage or loss is estimated not to exceed $1,000, the Recipient will notify CCC in the first report required to be filed under 7 CFR section 1499.13(c) that is due after the date that the Recipient becomes aware of such damage or loss, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.9(b)(1)(iii).

The Recipient will take all steps necessary to protect its interests and the interests of CCC with respect to any damage to or loss of the donated commodities that occurs while the Recipient has title to the donated commodities.

3. In accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.9(c), the Recipient will be responsible for arranging for an independent cargo surveyor to inspect the donated commodities upon discharge from the ocean carrier and to prepare a survey or outturn report. When donated commodities are shipped on a through bill of lading, the Recipient must also obtain a delivery survey. The Recipient will provide a copy of discharge and delivery survey reports to CCC upon request. CCC will reimburse the Recipient for the reasonable costs of these services, as determined by CCC.

4. (1) Paragraph C, 7 CFR section 1499.9(c) - (h), and 7 CFR section 1499.10 will not apply with respect to any donated commodities if the Recipient notifies CCC, prior to the receipt of the donated commodities by the ocean carrier, that the Recipient has sold the donated commodities in accordance with this agreement on terms that require full payment based upon bill of lading quantities.

(2) Paragraph C and 7 CFR section 1499.9(c) - (d) will not apply with respect to any donated commodities if the Recipient notifies CCC, prior to the receipt of the donated commodities by the ocean carrier, that the Recipient has purchased insurance against marine cargo loss and damage (including general average losses) for at least the value of the commodity acquisition, transportation, and related costs incurred by CCC with respect to such donated commodities, as well as such costs incurred by the Recipient and obligated to be paid by CCC under this agreement.

Item III – Payment of Other Costs

1. CCC will provide to the Recipient, through advance payments, not more than $XXX.XX to provide assistance in the administration and monitoring of food assistance programs undertaken by the Recipient.

2. (1) The budget approved by CCC for this agreement consists of the Budget Summary, Attachment C-1, and the Budget Narrative, Attachment C-2, which are attached hereto and made a part of this agreement. The Recipient will expend any funds generated from a sale of the donated commodities that is otherwise permitted under this agreement (hereinafter referred to as the "sale proceeds"), funds provided in dollars by CCC, and funds provided as voluntary

committed cost sharing or matching contributions, only for costs as specified in the line items in Attachment C-1. The Recipient may expend such funds only up to the amounts specified in the line items in Attachment C-1; except that, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.11(h), the Recipient may make adjustments between direct cost line items in Attachment C-1 without further approval, subject to the limitation in 7 CFR section 1499.11(h)(2), provided that: (a) the total amount of such adjustments does not exceed ten percent of the Grand Total Costs, excluding any voluntary committed cost sharing or matching contributions, in Attachment C-1, and (b) regardless of the total amount of adjustments, the Recipient must obtain prior approval from CCC for any adjustments that involve actions that require prior approval pursuant to 2 CFR part 200.

(2) Both Attachment C-1 and Attachment C-2 must be amended if the Recipient seeks to make adjustments between direct cost line items greater than ten percent of the Grand Total Costs, excluding any voluntary committed cost sharing or matching contributions, in Attachment C-1. In Attachment C-2, as amended, the sections corresponding to the adjusted line items will show the adjusted line item totals and any changes in amounts within the sections that contributed to the adjusted line item totals, as well as include any changes in the narrative that are required to make it consistent with the adjusted line item totals.

3. (1) Any amounts specified for indirect costs in Attachment C are based upon a provisional rate contained in a Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). In the event that the final NICRA rate for a particular period is lower than the provisional rate, the Recipient: (a) in the case where CCC has made a payment in dollars for indirect costs, will return the difference to CCC; and (b) in the case where sale proceeds will be used to pay indirect costs, will retain the difference and use it for one or more direct costs identified in Attachment C-1. In the event that the final NICRA rate for a particular period is higher than the provisional rate, the Recipient may request CCC to amend this agreement to permit the Recipient to shift an amount of funds provided by CCC or sale proceeds equal to or less than the difference from direct costs to one or more indirect costs identified in Attachment C-1. In evaluating a request for such an amendment, CCC will consider the effect that the amendment may have on the successful implementation of this agreement. CCC will not enter into such an amendment if it will cause CCC’s total costs under this agreement to exceed the dollar amount specified in Part I, Paragraph D.

2. The Recipient must make all reasonable efforts to obtain its final NICRA rate from the Federal agency responsible for negotiating the rate with the Recipient (hereinafter referred to as the “cognizant Federal agency”) prior to the completion of the closeout of this agreement. If the final NICRA rate is not available when the last of the financial and performance reports required by this agreement is due, the Recipient must submit the following information in writing to CCC:

(a) a statement that the final NICRA rate is unavailable, (b) the name of, and a point of contact at, the cognizant Federal agency, and (c) the status of the Recipient’s final NICRA rate determination, including a timeline for the submission of its proposed final NICRA rate to the cognizant Federal agency and the completion of the final annual single audit or program-specific audit required by 2 CFR part 200, subpart F.

2. The Recipient must notify CCC immediately, in writing, if the Recipient receives the final NICRA rate prior to the completion of the closeout of this agreement. If the Recipient has

already submitted its final financial report to CCC, the Recipient will have 30 days from the date of its notification to CCC of the final NICRA rate to submit a revised final financial report that is based on the final NICRA rate; provided, however, that if CCC does not receive this revised final financial report within one year after the end date of the period of performance, CCC will complete the closeout of this agreement based on the approved provisional rate and will not authorize any further payments.

4. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this agreement or agreed in writing between the parties, CCC will pay all costs for which it is obligated under this agreement to the Recipient through advance payments.

(2) In accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.6(f)(3), the Recipient must fully disburse funds from the preceding advance before it submits a new advance request under this agreement, with the exception that the Recipient may request to retain the balance of any funds that have not been disbursed and roll it over into a new advance request if the new advance request is made within 90 days after the preceding advance was made.

5. The restrictions in 2 CFR part 200, subpart E, will apply to travel funded, in whole or in part, under this agreement or a subrecipient agreement.

6. Unless CCC authorizes an extension, the Recipient must liquidate all obligations incurred under this agreement and submit its final financial report no later than 120 days after the end date of the period of performance of this agreement specified in Part IV, Paragraph B. The Recipient must refund to CCC any funds provided in dollars by CCC or sale proceeds that it has not expended by the time that it submits its final financial report to CCC under this agreement.

Item I – General

PART III RECIPIENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

1. The Recipient will distribute or, if approved by CCC, sell the donated commodities provided under this agreement within [Country] at the earliest practicable time, in accordance with the terms of this agreement. The Recipient will not sell or transship the donated commodities to any location outside of [Country], or use the donated commodities for other than domestic purposes, for as long as the Recipient has title to such donated commodities.

2. The Recipient will not sell or barter the donated commodities except as may be specified in Attachment A or otherwise specifically agreed in writing by CCC, or to dispose of damaged donated commodities in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.9(f).

3. If CCC has approved the sale of some or all of the donated commodities, the Recipient will submit a monetization plan for CCC approval that will include a draft invitation(s) for bids, payment terms, and estimates of reasonable market prices. CCC will not deliver commodities to be monetized to the Recipient until CCC approves the monetization plan and proposed sale price(s) and the Recipient notifies CCC, in writing, that the Recipient has entered into a contract

with a buyer for the sale of such commodities. The Recipient will immediately deposit the sale proceeds into an account of a bank in sound financial condition. The account will be insured and interest-bearing, unless CCC agrees in writing that an exception provided for in 7 CFR section 1499.11(g) applies. An appropriate official of the Recipient will supervise such account and must approve all disbursements from the account. The Recipient will maintain a full accounting of all funds under this agreement.

4. As provided in 7 CFR section 1499.11(e), the Recipient will not use any sale proceeds, CCC- provided funds, interest, or program income to acquire goods or services, either directly or indirectly through another party, in a way that violates any of the U.S. Government economic sanctions programs published by the U.S. Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control at the following website: http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Pages/default.aspx.

Item II – Reports and Document Submission

1. The Recipient will, within 30 days after both parties have signed this agreement, submit to CCC for approval an organizational chart identifying the names, positions, and responsibilities of all of the Recipient’s key personnel. For the purposes of this agreement, the Recipient’s key personnel will be managers with general responsibilities for implementation of the agreement, such as the country director, finance director, and chief of party, as well as critical technical staff for specific activities under the agreement. Following approval by CCC of the organizational chart, the Recipient will be required to obtain written approval from CCC before hiring any new key person and notify CCC within one week after the departure of any key person. Furthermore, in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.308(c)(3), the Recipient must obtain written approval from CCC prior to the disengagement from the project for more than three months, or a 25 percent reduction in time devoted to the project, by the approved project director.

2. The Recipient will, within 30 days after the export of all or a portion of the donated commodities, submit evidence of such export to CCC, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.13(e).

3. The Recipient will, within 60 days after both parties have signed this agreement, submit to CCC for approval its work plan. This work plan will include a detailed description of each activity, including estimated start and completion dates for each activity and other information specified by CCC. The work plan will cover the period from the beginning until the end of the period of performance of the agreement. The Recipient will submit to CCC for approval an annual update to the work plan in each subsequent Federal government fiscal year during the period of performance of the agreement, according to a schedule specified by CCC. The annual update for each fiscal year will provide any updated information needed to ensure that the work plan is current and accurate.

4. The Recipient will, within three months after both parties have signed this agreement, submit to CCC for approval a performance monitoring plan and an evaluation plan that comply with the requirements in 7 CFR section 1499.12 and with IFAD’s Monitoring and Evaluation Policy located at: https://www.fas.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2019- 06/fad_mande_policy_feb_2019.pdf. The Recipient will conduct performance monitoring and

evaluations in accordance with the plans approved by CCC. Before making any changes to its approved performance monitoring plan or evaluation plan, the Recipient must submit the proposed changes to CCC and obtain CCC’s approval in writing. Furthermore, within six months after both parties have signed this agreement, or a longer time period if agreed upon in writing by the Recipient and CCC, the Recipient must submit the results of any baseline study to CCC and request that the Performance Indicators, Attachment D, be updated to incorporate such results.

5. The Recipient will submit semiannual financial reports to CCC, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.13(b). The reporting periods will be April 1 through September 30 and October 1 through March 31. The Recipient must submit the report for each reporting period no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period (i.e., October 30 for the April 1 through September 30 reporting period and April 30 for the October 1 through March 31 reporting period); provided, however, that if the first semiannual financial report would cover a partial reporting period and be due less than 60 days after the effective date of the agreement, the Recipient will be exempted from submitting a report for such partial reporting period, and the Recipient’s first semiannual financial report will cover the period from the effective date of the agreement through the first full reporting period and be due no later than 30 days after the end of such reporting period. The Recipient must submit the final financial report no later than 120 days after the end date of the period of performance for this agreement.

6. (1) The Recipient will submit semiannual performance reports to CCC, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.13(c). The reporting periods will be April 1 through September 30 and October 1 through March 31. The Recipient must submit the report for each reporting period no later than 30 days after the end of the reporting period (i.e., October 30 for the April 1 through September 30 reporting period and April 30 for the October 1 through March 31 reporting period); provided, however, that if the first semiannual performance report would cover a partial reporting period and be due less than 60 days after the effective date of the agreement, the Recipient will be exempted from submitting a report for such partial reporting period, and the Recipient’s first semiannual performance report will cover the period from the effective date of the agreement through the first full reporting period and be due no later than 30 days after the end of such reporting period. The Recipient must submit the final performance report no later than 120 days after the end date of the period of performance for this agreement.

(2) In each semiannual performance report, the Recipient will report its progress toward achieving the targets in the performance indicators contained in Attachment D. Each performance indicator will contribute to the achievement of one of the results outlined in the Project-level Results Framework, Attachment E. Attachments D and E are attached hereto and made a part of this agreement. CCC will assess the Recipient’s performance under the agreement by comparing, for each performance indicator in Attachment D, the annual targets with the outcomes or outputs achieved by the Recipient, taking into account any circumstances that might have affected performance, including any circumstances beyond the control of the Recipient.

7. The Recipient will submit evaluation reports for the agreement to CCC, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.13(d) and IFAD’s Monitoring and Evaluation Policy. The reports must be submitted in accordance with the timeline in the CCC-approved evaluation plan.

8. The Recipient will enter into a written contract with each provider of goods, services, or construction work valued at or above the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.11(k). The Recipient will submit a copy of each such signed contract to CCC.

9. The Recipient will consult CCC prior to the selection of any subrecipient. The Recipient will enter into an agreement with each subrecipient that will set forth the responsibilities of both parties. The Recipient will submit a copy of each subrecipient agreement to CCC within 60 days after signing the subrecipient agreement and prior to the transfer of any donated commodities, sale proceeds, CCC-provided funds, or program income to the subrecipient, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.14(a). The Recipient will obtain written approval from CCC before making any changes to any information regarding a subrecipient specified in section 4(d) of Attachment A.

10. The Recipient will inform CCC, in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.12(c), of any problems, delays, or adverse conditions that materially impair the Recipient’s ability to meet the objectives of this agreement. This notification must include a statement of any corrective actions taken or contemplated by the Recipient, and any additional assistance requested from CCC to resolve the situation. The Recipient must make this notification by sending an e-mail message to the Senior Director, IFAD, at [email protected] within 30 days after the date on which the Recipient becomes aware of such a problem, delay, or adverse condition.

11. If the Recipient uses funds under this agreement to establish a Federal interest in real property, such as through construction, the Recipient will submit to CCC a Standard Form 429, Real Property Status Report. The Recipient will submit this form to CCC before it uses funds under this agreement to acquire, improve, furnish, or dispose of any real property in which there is a Federal interest and will continue to submit the form on an annual basis, beginning on a date specified by CCC, until the disposition of the property by the Recipient in accordance with 2 CFR section 200.311.

12. Except as otherwise provided in this agreement or communicated by CCC to the Recipient in writing, the Recipient will submit any reports, information, or requests required by or related to this agreement, and any other submissions required in 7 CFR part 1499, to the Senior Director, IFAD, through the Food Aid Information Service (FAIS). The Recipient will consult FAIS at https://apps.fas.usda.gov/FAIS/webapp/ for required forms and instructions. If questions arise related to this agreement, the Recipient may send a message to [email protected] to seek assistance.

13. The information collection requirements contained in this agreement have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under the provisions of 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35 and assigned OMB Number 0551-0035. Persons are not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number.

Item III – Certification and Compliance Requirements

1. The Recipient asserts that it has taken action to ensure that any donated commodities that will be distributed to beneficiaries will be imported and distributed free from all customs, duties, tolls, and taxes. The Recipient has submitted information to CCC to support this assertion.

2. The Recipient asserts that, to the best of its knowledge, the importation and distribution of the donated commodities in [Country] will not result in a substantial disincentive to or interference with domestic production or marketing in [Country]. The Recipient further asserts that the importation of the donated commodities and the use of any local currency sale proceeds for development purposes will not have a disruptive impact on the farmers or the local economy of [Country]. The Recipient has submitted information to CCC to support these assertions.

3. The Recipient asserts that, to the best of its knowledge, any sale or barter of the donated commodities will not displace or interfere with any sales of United States commodities that would otherwise be made to or within [Country]. The Recipient has submitted information to CCC to support this assertion.

4. The Recipient asserts that adequate transportation and storage facilities will be available in [Country] at the time of the arrival of the donated commodities to prevent the spoilage or waste of the donated commodities. The Recipient has submitted information to CCC to support this assertion.

5. The Recipient will comply with the Terms and Conditions Regarding the Acknowledgment of USDA Funding, the Use of the USDA Logo, and Communications to the Public, Attachment F, which is attached hereto and made a part of this agreement.

6. The Recipient will comply with the audit requirements in 7 CFR section 1499.18.

7. The Recipient will disclose to CCC all violations of Federal criminal law involving fraud, bribery, or gratuity violations potentially affecting this agreement. The Recipient must make this disclosure by sending an e-mail message to the Senior Director, IFAD, at [email protected] within 30 days after the date on which the Recipient becomes aware of such a violation.

8. During the agreement closeout process, the Recipient will submit a tax certification letter on company letterhead indicating that it has paid in full all taxes for its employees working in [Country] to implement this agreement. The Recipient will also submit the equipment disposition form required by CCC. In accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.13(h) and 2 CFR section 200.334, the Recipient must retain records related to this agreement for a period of three years from the date of submission to CCC of the final financial report.

9. As a condition of this cooperative agreement, the Recipient assures and certifies that it is in compliance, and will comply during the course of this agreement, with all applicable laws, regulations, and Federal Executive Orders. The Recipient will also comply with FAS’s Award General Terms & Conditions for Grants and Cooperative Agreements, as applicable, found at https://www.fas.usda.gov/grants-and-cooperative-agreements-administrative-general-terms-and-

conditions and https://www.fas.usda.gov/grants-and-cooperative-agreements-national-policy- general-terms-and-conditions; provided, however, that if such an award term or condition is inconsistent with a provision of this agreement or a provision of a statute or regulation applicable to this agreement, the order of precedence will be: first, the applicable statute or regulation; second, the provision of the agreement; and third, the award term or condition.

PART IV FINAL PROVISIONS

1. This agreement will enter into force upon the date of last signature. The Federal award date for this agreement, for the purposes of 2 CFR part 200, will be the date that it is signed by the authorized representative of CCC.

2. The period of performance and the budget period of this agreement start on the date on which the agreement enters into force and end on [Month XX, YYYY].

3. The Recipient may object to an action taken by CCC in response to a failure of the Recipient to comply with this agreement, as provided in 7 CFR section 1499.17, by submitting its objection in writing to the Senior Director, IFAD, within 30 days after the date of CCC’s written notification to the Recipient of the action.

4. This agreement may be suspended or terminated only in accordance with 7 CFR section 1499.16.

In witness whereof, the representatives of the parties, duly authorized for the purpose, have signed this agreement.

FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF			FOR
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA			[PVO]
By:			By:
Title:			Title:
	Deputy Administrator
	Global Programs,
	Foreign Agricultural Service,
	U.S. Department of Agriculture
Date:			Date:

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