[Appendix] [Detailed Budget Estimates by Agency] [Department of Agriculture] [From the U.S. Government Printing Office, www.gpo.gov]DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
Federal Funds
Production, Processing and Marketing
office of the secretary
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Secretary, [$43,778,000] $46,816,000, of which not to exceed [$5,051,000] $5,086,000 shall be available for the immediate Office of the Secretary; not to exceed [$498,000] $502,000 shall be available for the Office of Tribal Relations; not to exceed [$1,496,000] $1,507,000 shall be available for the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination; not to exceed [$1,209,000] $1,217,000 shall be available for the Office of Advocacy and Outreach; not to exceed [$23,590,000] $26,470,000 shall be available for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration, of which [$22,786,000] $25,661,000 shall be available for Departmental Administration to provide for necessary expenses for management support services to offices of the Department and for general administration, security, repairs and alterations, and other miscellaneous supplies and expenses not otherwise provided for and necessary for the practical and efficient work of the Department; not to exceed [$3,869,000] $3,897,000 shall be available for the Office of Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations to carry out the programs funded by this Act, including programs involving intergovernmental affairs and liaison within the executive branch; and not to exceed [$8,065,000] $8,137,000 shall be available for the Office of Communications: Provided, That the Secretary of Agriculture is authorized to transfer funds appropriated for any office of the Office of the Secretary to any other office of the Office of the Secretary: Provided further, That no appropriation for any office shall be increased or decreased by more than 5 percent: Provided further, That not to exceed $11,000 of the amount made available under this paragraph for the immediate Office of the Secretary shall be available for official reception and representation expenses, not otherwise provided for, as determined by the Secretary: Provided further, That the amount made available under this heading for Departmental Administration shall be reimbursed from applicable appropriations in this Act for travel expenses incident to the holding of hearings as required by 5 U.S.C. 551–558: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading for the Office of Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations may be transferred to agencies of the Department of Agriculture funded by this Act to maintain personnel at the agency level[: Provided further, That no funds made available under this heading for the Office of Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations may be obligated after 30 days from the date of enactment of this Act, unless the Secretary has notified the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress on the allocation of these funds by USDA agency].
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, [$893,000] $898,000.
Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, [$893,000] $898,000.
Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, [$893,000] $898,000.
Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Food Safety, [$811,000] $816,000.
Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services, [$893,000] $898,000.
Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment, [$893,000] $898,000.
Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Rural Development, [$893,000] $898,000.
Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, [$811,000] $816,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9913–0–1–350 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Office of the Secretary 4 4 4 0002 Under/Assistant Secretaries 8 12 12 0003 Trade negotiations and biotechnology resources 1 1 1 0004 Departmental Administration 22 23 26 0005 Office of Communications 8 8 8 0006 Office of Advocacy and Outreach 1 1 1 0007 Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination 1 2 2 0008 Outreach & Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers & Ranchers & Veteran Farmers & Ranchers 2 10 10 0009 Biobased Markets Program Sec 9001 3 3
0799 Total direct obligations 47 64 67 0802 Reimbursable program 51 57 58
0900 Total new obligations 98 121 125
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 3 1 2 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 1 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 3 2 3 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 53 51 54 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –4
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 49 51 54 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 13 13
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 13 13 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 35 57 58 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 17
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 52 57 58 1900 Budget authority (total) 101 121 125 1930 Total budgetary resources available 104 123 128 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –5 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 2 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 72 37 8 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 98 121 125 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 26 3020 Outlays (gross) –133 –149 –124 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1 –1 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –26
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 37 8 8 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –91 –53 –53 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –17 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 55
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –53 –53 –53 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –19 –16 –45 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –16 –45 –45
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 101 108 112 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 85 103 106 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 46 21 5
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 131 124 111 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –72 –57 –58 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –17 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 37
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 20
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 49 51 54 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 59 67 53 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 13 13 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 13 13 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 2 12
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 2 25 13 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 49 64 67 4190 Outlays, net (total) 61 92 66
The Office of the Secretary is responsible for the overall planning, coordination and administration of the Department's programs. This includes the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, Assistant Secretaries, and their immediate staffs, who provide top policy guidance for the Department; maintain relationships with agricultural organizations and others in the development of farm programs; and provide liaison with the Executive Office of the President and Members of Congress on all matters pertaining to agricultural policy.
Funds are proposed for the Office of the Secretary's account for (1) negotiating and monitoring trade agreements; and (2) for technical trade support in the areas of biotechnology, sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues. The 2015 Budget requests $17 million.
The Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Coordination formulates emergency preparedness policies for USDA and directs and coordinates Department activities that support USDA emergency programs and liaison functions with Congress, the Department of Homeland Security, and other Federal agencies involving homeland security, natural disasters, agriculture-related international civil emergency planning and intelligence activities. The 2015 Budget requests $1.5 million.
The Office of Advocacy and Outreach improves access to USDA programs and enhances the viability and profitability of small farms and ranches, beginning farmers and ranchers, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. The Department is committed to ensuring that all USDA constituents, including historically underserved groups, have the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the programs offered by the Department. The 2015 Budget requests $1.2 million.
Departmental Administration provides staff support to policy officials and overall direction and coordination of the Department. Activities include Department-wide programs for human resources management, occupational safety and health management, real and personal property management, acquisitions and contracting, motor vehicle and aircraft management, supply management, participation of small and disadvantaged businesses, veterans programs, and regulatory hearing and administrative proceedings. The 2015 Budget requests $25.7 million.
The Office of Communications provides leadership, expertise, and coordination to implement successful communication strategies and products that advance the mission of the USDA while serving the public in a fair, equal, transparent and accessible manner. The 2015 Budget requests $8 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9913–0–1–350 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 27 32 32 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 7 9 9 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 8 20 23 26.0 Supplies and materials 2
99.0 Direct obligations 47 64 67 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 51 57 58
99.9 Total new obligations 98 121 125
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–9913–0–1–350 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 248 257 259 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 170 202 202
Office of the Secretary
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9913–4–1–350 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0011 Direct program activity 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 99.5) 1
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –1
Trust Funds
Gifts and Bequests
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8203–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 1 Receipts: 0220 Gifts and Bequests, Departmental Administration 1 1 1
0400 Total: Balances and collections 1 1 2 Appropriations: 0500 Gifts and Bequests –1 –1
0799 Balance, end of year 1 1
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8203–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Gifts and bequests 1 1 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 99.5) 1 1 1
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 3 3 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 1 1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 1 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 1 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 4 3 3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 3 2 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 1 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –1 –1 –1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 1 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 1 1 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1 1 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1 1 1
The Secretary is authorized to accept and administer gifts and bequests of real and personal property to facilitate the work of the Department. Property and the proceeds thereof are used in accordance with the terms of the gift or bequest (7 U.S.C. 2269).
Executive Operations
Federal Funds
Office of the Chief Economist
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Chief Economist, [$16,777,000] $16,854,000, of which $4,000,000 shall be for grants or cooperative agreements for policy research under 7 U.S.C. 3155 [and shall be obligated within 90 days of the enactment of this Act]. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0123–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Office of the Chief Economist 15 17 17 0002 Biodiesel Fuel Education Program 1 1
0799 Total direct obligations 15 18 18 0801 Reimbursable program activity 1 1 1
0900 Total new obligations 16 19 19
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 16 17 17 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 15 17 17 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 1 1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 1 1 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 1 1 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 1
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 1 1 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 16 19 19 1930 Total budgetary resources available 16 19 19
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 8 10 6 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 16 19 19 3020 Outlays (gross) –14 –23 –20
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 10 6 5 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –4 –3 –3 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 2
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –3 –3 –3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 4 7 3 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 7 3 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 16 18 18 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 9 16 16 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 5 6 3
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 14 22 19 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –2 –1 –1 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 2
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 1
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 15 17 17 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 12 21 18 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 15 18 18 4190 Outlays, net (total) 12 22 19
The Office of the Chief Economist advises the Secretary of Agriculture on the economic implications of Department policies, programs and proposed legislation. The Office is a focal point for USDA's economic intelligence and analysis; projections related to agricultural commodity markets; risk assessment and cost-benefit analysis related to domestic and international food and agriculture; policy direction for renewable energy development; coordination, analysis and advice on climate change and environmental market activities; and coordination and review of all commodity and aggregate agricultural and food-related data used to develop outlook and situation material within the Department. The 2015 Budget requests $16.8 million for the office.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0123–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 6 7 7 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 7 9 9
99.0 Direct obligations 15 18 18 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 1 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 16 19 19
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0123–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 48 54 54
National Appeals Division
For necessary expenses of the National Appeals Division, [$12,841,000] $13,430,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0706–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 National Appeals Division 13 13 13
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 14 13 13 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 13 13 13 1930 Total budgetary resources available 13 13 13
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3 2 2 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 13 13 13 3020 Outlays (gross) –14 –13 –13
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2 2 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 3 2 2 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2 2 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 13 13 13 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 12 10 10 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 2 3 3
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 14 13 13 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 13 13 13 4190 Outlays, net (total) 14 13 13
The National Appeals Division (NAD) is responsible for listening to farmers and other rural program participants concerning their disputes with certain agencies within the Department of Agriculture through fair and impartial administrative hearings and appeals. The 2015 Budget requests $13 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0706–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 9 9 9 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2 25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 12 12 12 99.5 Below reporting threshold 1 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 13 13 13
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0706–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 87 92 92
Office of Budget and Program Analysis
For necessary expenses of the Office of Budget and Program Analysis, [$9,064,000] $10,292,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0503–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0005 Direct program activity 8 9 10
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 9 9 10 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 8 9 10 1900 Budget authority (total) 8 9 10 1930 Total budgetary resources available 8 9 10
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 8 9 10 3020 Outlays (gross) –8 –9 –10
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 8 9 10 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 7 9 10 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 8 9 10 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 8 9 10 4190 Outlays, net (total) 8 9 10
The Office of Budget and Program Analysis (OBPA) coordinates the preparation of Departmental budget estimates, regulations, and legislative reports; administers systems for the allotment and apportionment of funds; provides analysis of USDA program issues, draft regulations, and budget proposals; participates in strategic planning; and provides assistance to USDA policy makers in the development and execution of desired policies and programs. The 2015 Budget requests $10 million. To support evidence-based policy-making, $1 million is requested in the 2015 Budget to provide support for the establishment of a Chief Evaluation Officer within USDA to work closely with program offices and agencies to develop and implement evaluation agendas and priorities set by policy officials.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0503–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 5 6 7 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 1 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 8 9 10
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0503–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 46 51 55
Common Computing Environment
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0113–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 1 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
The Common Computing Environment provides the shared information technology platform for the three Service Center Agencies (the Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and the Rural Development agencies).
Working Capital Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4609–0–4–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0801 Administration 880 45 47 0802 Communications 6 6 0803 Finance and management 306 303 0804 Information technology 410 420 0805 Executive secretariat 3 4
0809 Reimbursable program activities, subtotal 880 770 780 0815 Capital Funding Availability 23 18 0816 Proceeds from Purchase Card Rebate Programs 9 9 0817 Proceeds from Transfers of Discretionary Unobligated Balances 9
0819 Reimbursable program activities - Purchase of Equipment (Capital), subtotal 41 27
0900 Total new obligations 880 811 807
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 131 152 131 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts RD [12–2081] 2 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts FSIS [12–3700] 1 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts OGC [12–2300] 1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 4 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 842 790 790 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 55
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 897 790 790 1900 Budget authority (total) 901 790 790 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,032 942 921 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 152 131 114
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 288 284 140 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 880 811 807 3020 Outlays (gross) –884 –955 –790
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 284 140 157 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –229 –284 –284 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –55
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –284 –284 –284 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 59 –144 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –144 –127
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 901 790 790 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 631 683 683 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 253 272 107
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 884 955 790 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –831 –790 –790 4033 Non-Federal sources –11
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –842 –790 –790 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –55
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 4 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 42 165 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 4 4190 Outlays, net (total) 42 165
This fund finances, by advances or reimbursements, certain central services in the Department of Agriculture, including duplicating and other visual information services; broadcast media services; supply services; centralized financial management systems; centralized automated data processing systems for payroll, personnel, and related services; voucher payments services; telecommunications services; and information technology systems.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4609–0–4–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Reimbursable obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent - OCFO 96 110 110 11.1 Full-time permanent - OCIO 81 87 91 11.1 Full-time permanent - DA OES OC 17 19 19 11.5 Other personnel compensation - OCFO 2 3 3 11.5 Other personnel compensation - OCIO 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 196 220 224 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits OCFO 30 35 36 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits OCIO 25 26 27 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits - DA OES OC 6 6 5 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons OCFO 1 1 1 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons - OCIO 3 3 3 22.0 Transportation of things - DA OES OC 1 2 1 23.1 Rental payments to GSA - OCFO 1 1 1 23.1 Rental payments to GSA - OCIO 4 6 6 23.1 Rental payments to GSA - DA OES OC 2 1 1 23.2 Rental payments to others - OCFO 9 6 7 23.2 Rental payments to others - OCIO 4 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges - OCFO 5 9 8 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges - OCIO 131 76 76 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges - DA OES OC 1 3 3 24.0 Printing and reproduction 3 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 118 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources - OCFO 123 101 99 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources - OCIO 84 133 136 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources - DA OES OC 10 20 20 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 3 2 3 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment - OCFO 4 36 36 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment - OCIO 8 70 73 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment - DA OES OC 1 1 2 26.0 Supplies and materials - OCFO 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials - OCIO 7 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials - DA OES OC 3 3 3 31.0 Equipment - OCFO 38 31.0 Equipment - DA OES OC 1 31.0 Equipment - OCIO 57 31.0 Equipment - Availability 48 34
99.9 Total new obligations 880 811 807
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–4609–0–4–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 2,335 2,702 2,670
Office of Chief Information Officer
Federal Funds
Office of the Chief Information Officer
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Chief Information Officer, [$44,031,000, of which not less than $27,000,000 is for cybersecurity requirements of the Department] $45,199,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0013–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Office of the Chief Information Officer 41 17 17 0002 Homeland Security 27 28
0799 Total direct obligations 41 44 45 0801 Reimbursable program activity 34 34 34
0900 Total new obligations 75 78 79
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 44 44 45 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 41 44 45 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 29 34 34 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 6
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 35 34 34 1900 Budget authority (total) 76 78 79 1930 Total budgetary resources available 76 79 80 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 43 26 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 75 78 79 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 5 3020 Outlays (gross) –93 –103 –79 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –4
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 26 1 1 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –76 –29 –29 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –6 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 53
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –29 –29 –29 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –33 –3 –28 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –3 –28 –28
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 76 78 79 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 54 76 77 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 39 27 2
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 93 103 79 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –65 –34 –34 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –6 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 36
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 30
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 41 44 45 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 28 69 45 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 41 44 45 4190 Outlays, net (total) 28 69 45
The Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 required the establishment of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) for all major Federal agencies. The Act requires USDA to maximize the value of information technology acquisitions to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of USDA programs. To meet the intent of the law and to provide a Departmental focus for information resources management issues, Secretary's Memorandum 1030–30, dated August 8, 1996, established the Office of the Chief Information Office (OCIO). The CIO serves as the primary advisor to the Secretary on Information Technology (IT) issues. OCIO provides leadership for the Department's information and IT management activities in support of USDA program delivery. The 2015 Budget requests $45 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0013–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 13 14 14 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 3 4 4 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 18 14 14 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 7 12 10
99.0 Direct obligations 41 44 45 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 34 34 34
99.9 Total new obligations 75 78 79
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0013–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 115 129 129 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 6
Office of Chief Financial Officer
Federal Funds
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
For necessary expenses of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, [$6,213,000: Provided, That no funds made available by this appropriation may be obligated for FAIR Act or Circular A-76 activities until the Secretary has submitted to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform of the House of Representatives a report on the Department's contracting out policies, including agency budgets for contracting out] $6,080,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0014–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Direct program activity 6 6 6 0801 Reimbursable program activity 3
0900 Total new obligations 9 6 6
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 6 6 6
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 6 6 6 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 3 1 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 1
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 4 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 10 7 6 1930 Total budgetary resources available 10 8 8 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 2 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 9 6 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 9 6 6 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –13 –12 –6
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 6 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –8 –8 –8 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –8 –8 –8 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 –2 –8 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –2 –8 –8
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 10 7 6 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 7 6 5 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 6 6 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 13 12 6 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –3 –1 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 6 6 6 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 10 11 6 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 6 6 6 4190 Outlays, net (total) 10 11 6
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) was established in 1995 under authority provided in Reorganization Plan Number 2 of 1953 (7 U.S.C. 2201) to comply with the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990. The OCFO focuses on the Department's financial management activities to improve program delivery and assure maximum contribution to the Secretary's Strategic Goals. The 2015 Budget requests $6 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0014–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 5 5 6 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 6 6 6 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 3
99.9 Total new obligations 9 6 6
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0014–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 43 41 41
Office of Civil Rights
Federal Funds
Office of Civil Rights
For necessary expenses of the Office of Civil Rights, [$21,400,000] $24,236,000.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3800–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Direct program activity 21 21 24 0801 Reimbursable program activity 3 2 2
0900 Total new obligations 24 23 26
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 23 21 24 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 21 21 24 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 1 2 2 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 3
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 4 2 2 1900 Budget authority (total) 25 23 26 1930 Total budgetary resources available 25 24 27 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3 5 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 24 23 26 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 2 3020 Outlays (gross) –24 –27 –26
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 5 1 1 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –5 –5 –5 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 3
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –5 –5 –5 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –2 –4 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –4 –4
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 25 23 26 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 20 22 25 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 4 5 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 24 27 26 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –2 –2 –2 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 1
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –2
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 21 21 24 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 22 25 24 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 21 21 24 4190 Outlays, net (total) 22 25 24
The Office of Civil Rights provides overall leadership for all Department-wide civil rights activities, including employment opportunity and program non-discrimination policy development, analysis, coordination, and compliance. The Office provides leadership to implement best practices that will create an environment where a diverse workforce is valued as a source of strength. The Office monitors program activities to ensure that all USDA programs are delivered in a non-discriminatory manner. The 2015 Budget requests $24 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3800–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 13 13 14 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 4 4 5 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 3 3 4 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 21 21 24 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 3 2 2
99.9 Total new obligations 24 23 26
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3800–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 105 134 134
Hazardous Materials Management
Federal Funds
Hazardous Materials Management
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses of the Department of Agriculture, to comply with the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.) and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), [$3,592,000] $3,600,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That appropriations and funds available herein to the Department for Hazardous Materials Management may be transferred to any agency of the Department for its use in meeting all requirements pursuant to the above Acts on Federal and non-Federal lands. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0500–0–1–304 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Hazardous materials management 4 4 4
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 2 2 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 2 2 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 4 4 4
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 4 4 4 1930 Total budgetary resources available 6 6 6 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2 2 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 15 14 11 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 4 4 4 3020 Outlays (gross) –4 –7 –7 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 14 11 8 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 15 14 11 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 14 11 8
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 4 4 4 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 4 4 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 3 3
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 4 7 7 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 4 4 4 4190 Outlays, net (total) 4 7 7
Under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Department must meet the same standards for environmental cleanup and regulatory compliance regarding hazardous wastes and hazardous substances as private businesses. With substantial commitments under these Acts, the Hazardous Materials Management account was established as a central fund so the Department's agencies may be reimbursed for their cleanup efforts. The Department determines what projects to fund by using objective criteria to identify what sites pose the greatest threats to public health and the environment. The 2015 Budget requests $3.6 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0500–0–1–304 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 1 1 1 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 3 3 3
99.9 Total new obligations 4 4 4
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0500–0–1–304 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 6 7 7
Buildings and Facilities
Federal Funds
Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments
(including transfers of funds)
For payment of space rental and related costs pursuant to Public Law 92–313, including authorities pursuant to the 1984 delegation of authority from the Administrator of General Services to the Department of Agriculture under 40 U.S.C. 486, for programs and activities of the Department which are included in this Act, and for alterations and other actions needed for the Department and its agencies to consolidate unneeded space into configurations suitable for release to the Administrator of General Services, and for the operation, maintenance, improvement, and repair of Agriculture buildings and facilities, and for related costs, [$233,000,000] $64,825,000, to remain available until expended, of which [$164,470,000 shall be available for payments to the General Services Administration for rent; of which $13,800,000 is for payments to the Department of Homeland Security for building security activities; and of which $54,730,000] $64,825,000 is for buildings operations and maintenance expenses: Provided, That the Secretary may use unobligated prior year balances of an agency or office that are no longer available for new obligation to cover shortfalls incurred in prior year rental payments for such agency or office[: Provided further, That the Secretary is authorized to transfer funds from a Departmental agency to this account to recover the full cost of the space and security expenses of that agency that are funded by this account when the actual costs exceed the agency estimate which will be available for the activities and payments described herein]. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0117–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Rental payments to GSA: Non-recurring repairs 176 164 0002 Building operations and maintenance 27 59 43 0003 Homeland Security 12 12 12 0004 DHS building security 13 14 0005 Life Safety Projects 10
0799 Total direct obligations 228 249 65 0802 Reimbursable program 4 5 5
0900 Total new obligations 232 254 70
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 23 48 2 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 24 48 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 271 233 65 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –19 1131 Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –30
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 252 203 65 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 4 5 5
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 4 5 5 1900 Budget authority (total) 256 208 70 1930 Total budgetary resources available 280 256 72 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 48 2 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 39 24 20 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 232 254 70 3020 Outlays (gross) –246 –258 –72 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 24 20 18 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –8 –8 –8
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –8 –8 –8 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 31 16 12 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 16 12 10
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 256 208 70 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 224 235 69 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 22 23 3
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 246 258 72 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –4 –5 –5 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 252 203 65 4190 Outlays, net (total) 242 253 67
Unfunded deficiencies: 7000 Unfunded deficiency, start of year –8 Change in deficiency during the year: 7012 New budget authority used to liquidate deficiencies 8
This account finances the operations, repair, improvement and maintenance activities of two headquarters buildings in Washington, DC and the George Washington Carver Center in Beltsville, MD. The 2015 budget proposes decentralization of rent and Department of Homeland Security payments to the USDA agencies, and proposes transferring those funds to the agencies for direct payment to GSA and DHS. Funding for rental payments to GSA by the Forest Service was not included in this proposal, as the Forest Service is funded in the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. The 2015 Budget requests $65 million for operations and maintenance.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0117–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 9 9 9 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 3 2 2 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 171 164 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 4 10 10 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 15 28 22 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 18 14 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 8 22 21
99.0 Direct obligations 228 249 64 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 3 5 5 99.5 Below reporting threshold 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 232 254 70
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0117–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 90 92 92 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 1
Office of Inspector General
Federal Funds
Office of Inspector General
For necessary expenses of the Office of Inspector General, including employment pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, [$89,902,000] $97,240,000, including such sums as may be necessary for contracting and other arrangements with public agencies and private persons pursuant to section 6(a)(9) of the Inspector General Act of 1978, and including not to exceed $125,000 for certain confidential operational expenses, including the payment of informants, to be expended under the direction of the Inspector General pursuant to Public Law 95–452 and section 1337 of Public Law 97–98. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0900–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Office of the Inspector General 89 90 97 0801 Reimbursable program 3 3
0900 Total new obligations 89 93 100
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 10 6 7 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 89 90 97 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –7
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 82 90 97 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 4 4 4 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 3 4 4 1900 Budget authority (total) 85 94 101 1930 Total budgetary resources available 95 100 108 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 6 7 8
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 17 9 8 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 89 93 100 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 3 3020 Outlays (gross) –94 –94 –100 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –6
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 9 8 8 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –3 –1 –1 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –1 –1 –1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 14 8 7 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 8 7 7
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 85 94 101 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 81 86 92 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 13 8 8
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 94 94 100 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –5 –4 –4 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 1
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 2
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 82 90 97 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 89 90 96 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 82 90 97 4190 Outlays, net (total) 89 90 96
The Office of Inspector General provides the Secretary and Congress with information or intelligence about fraud, other serious problems, mismanagement, and deficiencies in Department programs and operations, recommends corrective action, and reports on the progress made in correcting the problems. The Office reviews existing and proposed legislation and regulations and makes recommendations to the Secretary and Congress regarding the impact these laws have on the Department's programs and the prevention and detection of fraud and mismanagement in such programs. The Office provides policy direction and conducts, supervises, and coordinates all audits and investigations. The Office supervises and coordinates other activities in the Department and between the Department and other Federal, State and local government agencies whose purposes are to: (a) promote economy and efficiency; (b) prevent and detect fraud and mismanagement; and (c) identify and prosecute people involved in fraud or mismanagement.
OIG's $97 million request includes $423,000 to support the Council of the Inspector General on Integrity and Efficiency, established under the authority of the Inspector General Reform Act of 2008 to coordinate Federal efforts to improve program delivery.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0900–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 53 54 55 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 19 19 20 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 3 3 4 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 3 4 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 5 6 7 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 2 2 2 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 2 31.0 Equipment 1 2 3
99.0 Direct obligations 86 90 97 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 3 3 3
99.9 Total new obligations 89 93 100
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0900–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 520 525 537
Office of the General Counsel
Federal Funds
Office of the General Counsel
For necessary expenses of the Office of the General Counsel, [$41,202,000] $47,567,000.
Office of Ethics
For necessary expenses of the Office of Ethics, [$3,440,000] $3,867,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2300–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Office of the General Counsel 45 45 51 0801 Reimbursable program activity 3 4 4
0900 Total new obligations 48 49 55
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 48 45 51 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–4609] –1 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 44 45 51 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 3 4 4 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 1
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 4 4 4 1900 Budget authority (total) 48 49 55 1930 Total budgetary resources available 48 49 55
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 6 5 3 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 48 49 55 3020 Outlays (gross) –48 –51 –54 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 5 3 4 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –4 –2 –2 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 3
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –2 –2 –2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2 3 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 3 1 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 48 49 55 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 44 47 52 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 4 4 2
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 48 51 54 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –6 –4 –4 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 3
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 2
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 44 45 51 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 42 47 50 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 44 45 51 4190 Outlays, net (total) 42 47 50
The Office of the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture provides legal advice, counsel, and services to the Secretary and to all agencies, offices, and corporations of the Department on all aspects of their operations. It represents the Department in administrative proceedings; non-litigation debt collection proceedings; State water rights adjudications; proceedings before the Civilian Board of Contract Appeal, the Merit System Protection Board, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the USDA Office of Administrative Law Judges, and other Federal agencies; and, in conjunction with the Department of Justice, in judicial proceedings and litigation in the Federal and State courts. All attorneys and support personnel devoted to those efforts are supervised by the General Counsel. The 2015 Budget requests $48 million, including an increase of $6.4 million for 31 FTEs to handle an increased workload, to support current staff, rent, and enhance OGC's information technology reporting capabilities and litigation management tools.
The Office of Ethics provides ethics advice, counsel and training to all USDA officials and employees, and conducts annual financial disclosure reviews. The work of the Office of Ethics promotes employee compliance with Federal conflict of interest laws and regulations. The 2015 Budget requests $4 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2300–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 31 33 39 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 9 9 9 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 44 45 51 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 4 4 4
99.9 Total new obligations 48 49 55
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–2300–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 272 241 272 1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 24 27 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 21 24 24 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 2 2
Economic Research Service
Federal Funds
Economic Research Service
For necessary expenses of the Economic Research Service, [$78,058,000] $83,446,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1701–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Economic Research Service 71 76 81 0801 Reimbursable program activity 4 3 3
0900 Total new obligations 75 79 84
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 77 78 83 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –6
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 71 78 83 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 1 1 1 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 3
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 4 1 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 75 79 84 1930 Total budgetary resources available 75 79 84
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 37 30 21 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 75 79 84 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 20 3020 Outlays (gross) –82 –88 –85 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –20
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 30 21 20 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –6 –7 –7 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 2
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –7 –7 –7 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 31 23 14 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 23 14 13
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 75 79 84 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 60 64 68 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 22 24 17
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 82 88 85 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –3 –1 –1 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 2
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –1
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 71 78 83 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 79 87 84 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 71 78 83 4190 Outlays, net (total) 79 87 84
The Economic Research Service provides economic and other social science research and analysis to inform public and private decision making on food, agriculture, natural resources, and rural America. The Agency's mission is to anticipate issues that are on the horizon, and to conduct sound, peer-reviewed economic research. ERS is also the primary source of statistical indicators that, among other things, gauge the health of the farm sector (including farm income estimates and projections), assess the current and expected performance of the agricultural sector (including trade), and provide measures of food security here and abroad. Most of the Agency's research is conducted by a highly trained staff of economists and social scientists through an intramural program of research, market outlook, and analysis.
Five principles characterize ERS' core program: (1) Research that builds on unique or confidential data sources at the Federal level and is inherent in the role of a Federal Statistical Agency, including the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) and associated farm and farm household finance estimates, consumer data and related research on food consumption, and development of USDA's commodity market outlook; (2) Research that provides coordination for a national perspective or framework, setting a single standard; (3) Research that requires a sustained investment and large teams; (4) Research that directly services the U.S. Government or USDA's long-term national goals such as the cost to the economy of sickness and premature death due to foodborne illnesses for FSIS, rural definition analysis for Rural development, and conservation program options for FSA and NCRS; and (5) Research that addresses questions with short-run payoff or has immediate policy implications.
ERS draws on the expertise of external collaborators through grants and cooperative research agreements for issues that require expertise beyond the scope of the current program or that require knowledge of state or regional issues. The 2015 budget request of $83,446,000 continues to fund ERS' core program of research, data analysis, and market outlook, and in addition, augments the 2014 program enhancement, Research Innovations for Improving Policy Effectiveness, which will strengthen ERS' ability to conduct research through two innovative strategies—the use of behavioral economics and the statistical use of administrative data—to address critical information gaps that hinder policy effectiveness. Additional funding also will be provided for the Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS). Through the initiative's support, ERS will expand internal expertise, support collaboration with USDA program agencies, and form partnerships with extramural researchers to: (1) fund experiments that incorporate concepts from behavioral economics, identifying high (and low) performing options without the costs associated with new program implementation; and (2) create and evaluate unique merged administrative data systems by linking multiple sources, assessing statistical properties, and analyzing the merged data for policy-relevant research.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1701–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 34 37 37 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1 11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 36 39 39 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 10 11 11 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 4 5 5 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 14 14 20 25.5 Research and development contracts 3 3 2 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 71 76 81 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 4 3 3
99.9 Total new obligations 75 79 84
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1701–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 348 369 369 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 1 1 1
National Agricultural Statistics Service
Federal Funds
National Agricultural Statistics Service
For necessary expenses of the National Agricultural Statistics Service, [$161,206,000] $178,999,000, of which up to [$44,545,000] $48,044,000 shall be available until expended for the Census of Agriculture: Provided, That amounts made available for the Census of Agriculture may be used to conduct Current Industrial Report surveys subject to 7 U.S.C. 2204g(d) and (f). (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1801–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Agricultural estimates 102 109 121 0002 Statistical research and service 7 7 10 0003 Census of agriculture 72 45 48
0799 Total direct obligations 181 161 179 0801 Reimbursable program 23 23 22
0900 Total new obligations 204 184 201
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 14
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 14 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 179 161 179 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1801] –58 –45 –48 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1801] 58 45 48 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –13
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 166 161 179 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 16 23 22 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 8
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 24 23 22 1900 Budget authority (total) 190 184 201 1930 Total budgetary resources available 204 184 201
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 42 36 27 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 204 184 201 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –196 –193 –204 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –14 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 36 27 24 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –6 –9 –9 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –8 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 5
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –9 –9 –9 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 36 27 18 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 27 18 15
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 190 184 201 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 162 166 181 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 34 27 23
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 196 193 204 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –17 –21 –20 4033 Non-Federal sources –4 –2 –2
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –21 –23 –22 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –8 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 5
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –3
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 166 161 179 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 175 170 182 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 166 161 179 4190 Outlays, net (total) 175 170 182
The National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) provides the official National and State estimates of acreage, yield, and production of crops, stocks, value and expenditures associated with farm commodities, and inventory, values, and expenditures of livestock items. Data on approximately 120 crops and 45 livestock products are covered in over 400 reports issued each year. In addition, the Census of Agriculture, which is conducted every five years for years ending in 2 and 7, takes a snapshot of America's agriculture and provides comprehensive data on the Nation's agricultural industry down to the county level. NASS' responsibilities are authorized under the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C 1621–1627) and the Census of Agriculture Act of 1997, Public Law 105–113 (7 U.S.C. 2204 g(d)(f)).
In 2013, NASS completed its restructuring to 12 Regional offices serving all 50 States. NASS deployed a multifaceted transformation over the past five years that focused on making the agency more nimble to respond to data needs in support of American agriculture. NASS is now more centralized with standardized processes on applications and a business model focused on providing relevant solutions.
Agricultural Estimates.—The Agricultural Estimates program is vital for producers, agricultural commodity markets in the U.S. and the world, policy makers in government, and people involved in making planning, investment, price discovery mechanisms, and marketing decisions. Billions of dollars could be put at risk without these essential Agricultural Estimates statistical reports. The work under this activity is conducted through 12 Regional offices serving all 50 States. Cooperative arrangements with State agencies provide additional State and county data. In order to support Administration priorities and improve efficiency, NASS has carefully completed a comprehensive review of existng programs to determine which programs are most critical to serving agency goals, with evaluations based on the following prioritites: 1) Federal Principal Economic Indicator data; 2) data which directly impact commodity markets; 3) data necessary to implement the USDA programs which provide payments to farmers and are used to administer the farm safety net for producers; and 4) data for which there are no other publicly available sources of information. In 2013, NASS achieved several accomplishments: 1) increased the number of livestock commodity reports that have a corresponding data quality measure and methodology reports; 2) collaborated with the Economic Research Service (ERS) to issue Broiler Highlights from the 2012 Agricultural Resource Management Survey (ARMS) of the U.S. broiler industry; 3) examined model-based estimation techniques to improve the statistical reliability of published forecasts and provide accurate error measures; 4) explored methods to identify operations for which it is most unlikely to obtain responses in future surveys during data collection; and 5) completed the fourth 48 state Cropland Data Layer (CDL) in 2013 for the 2012 crop year as well as going back to the 2008 crop year and creating a fifth CDL.
Census of Agriculture.—The Census of Agriculture provides the only source of comparable and consistent detailed data about agriculture and helps to measure trends and new development in the agricultural sector of our Nation's economy. The Census Agriculture is critical because it provides comprehensive data on the agriculture economy, land use, production expenses, value of land and buildings, farm size and characteristics of farm operators, market value of agricultural production sold, acreage of major crops, inventory of livestock and poultry, and farm irrigation practices. In 2013, NASS achieved several accomplishments: 1) completed all data collection for the 2012 Census of Agriculture; 2) significantly increased the number of responses via Internet reporting, using improved user-friendly questionnaires and by highlighting the NASS public messaging that electronic reporting is quicker, easier, secure, and leads to less mail correspondent burden; 3) revised the process of implementing improved weighting methodology for the Census of Agriculture; 4) completed content and design forms for the Farm and Ranch Irrigation Survey; and 5) completed content and design forms for the Census of Aquaculture.
The 2015 total request is $178,999,000 for NASS. In 2015, funding for Agricultural Estimates will increase to $130,955,000 to conduct 1) the essential Federal Principal Economic Indicator surveys; 2) fruit and vegetable in-season forecasts for fruits and nuts reinstated at the 2010 level; 3) chemical use rotation reinstated to the 2010 level; 4) expanded Geospatial Research to: 4a) enhance the current satellite based agriculture statistics monitoring, 4b) extend current monitoring capabilities of CropScape and VegScape and provide new information that supports them, and 4c) enhance the evaluation of climate change at the local level on crop production; and 5) two new Bee Studies: 5a) a quarterly survey on Bee and Honey Production with additional questions to assess colony loss, and 5b) an annual survey on Pollination Service Costs to gain more data in an effort to examine Colony Collapse Disorder. NASS continues to review its programs to improve efficiency and as a result of moving forward with the geospatial program and the Bee Studies. Moving into the future with the expanded Geospatial research serves a dual purpose of capacity building for a new geospatial intelligence, enabling more accurate, detailed data; and systematic greenhouse gas modeling, monitoring, and assessment from the national to the local scale. Additionally, to better understand and mitigate the potentially disastrous Colony Collapse Disorder it is vital to obtain more data to study and understand what can be done to change the current status.
The 2015 NASS request includes $48,044,000 for the Census of Agriculture. NASS will 1) continue planning and begin preparations for the 2017 Census of Agriculture; 2) continue producing the Current Agricultural Industrial Reports (CAIRs) including: 2a) Fats and Oils: Production, Consumption, and Stocks, 2b) Fats and Oils: Oilseed Crushings, 2c) Consumption on the Cotton System and Stocks, and 2d) Flour Milling Products; 3) conduct the quinquennial COA special study Census of Horticulture; and 4) conduct the Tenure, Ownership, and Transition of Land (TOTAL) survey which has been a Follow-on to the Census of Agriculture every 10 years up to the 1999 program. Data from this new TOTAL survey will inform policy decisions for USDA programs linked to farm land ownership and rental arrangements, inform research on generational transitions in agriculture, and provide updated parameters for the National Accounts that ERS provides to the Bureau of Economic Analysis (Department of Commerce).
Miscellaneous funds received from local organizations, commodity groups, and others are available for dissemination of reports and for survey work conducted under cooperative agreements (7 U.S.C. 450b, 450h, 3318b). NASS also provides technical consultation, support, and assistance for international programs under participating agency service agreements.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1801–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 66 75 81 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 3 1 1 11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 70 77 83 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 27 27 29 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 8 4 2 22.0 Transportation of things 3 2 2 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 10 9 19 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 33 24 27 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 25 14 13 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 31.0 Equipment 3 2 2
99.0 Direct obligations 181 161 179 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 23 23 22
99.9 Total new obligations 204 184 201
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1801–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 979 933 980 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 106 106 106
Agricultural Research Service
Federal Funds
Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses of the Agricultural Research Service and for acquisition of lands by donation, exchange, or purchase at a nominal cost not to exceed $100, and for land exchanges where the lands exchanged shall be of equal value or shall be equalized by a payment of money to the grantor which shall not exceed 25 percent of the total value of the land or interests transferred out of Federal ownership, [$1,122,482,000] $1,104,403,000: Provided, That appropriations hereunder shall be available for the operation and maintenance of aircraft and the purchase of not to exceed one for replacement only: Provided further, That appropriations hereunder shall be available pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2250 for the construction, alteration, and repair of buildings and improvements, but unless otherwise provided, the cost of constructing any one building shall not exceed $375,000, except for headhouses or greenhouses which shall each be limited to $1,200,000, and except for 10 buildings to be constructed or improved at a cost not to exceed $750,000 each, and the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the current replacement value of the building or $375,000, whichever is greater: Provided further, That the limitations on alterations contained in this Act shall not apply to modernization or replacement of existing facilities at Beltsville, Maryland: Provided further, That appropriations hereunder shall be available for granting easements at the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center: Provided further, That the foregoing limitations shall not apply to replacement of buildings needed to carry out the Act of April 24, 1948 (21 U.S.C. 113a): Provided further, That appropriations hereunder shall be available for granting easements at any Agricultural Research Service location for the construction of a research facility by a non-Federal entity for use by, and acceptable to, the Agricultural Research Service and a condition of the easements shall be that upon completion the facility shall be accepted by the Secretary, subject to the availability of funds herein, if the Secretary finds that acceptance of the facility is in the interest of the United States: [Provided further, That section 732(b) of division A of Public Law 112–55 (125 Stat. 587) is amended by adding at the end the following new sentence: "The conveyance authority provided by this subsection expires September 30, 2015, and all conveyances under this subsection must be completed by that date.'':] Provided further, That funds may be received from any State, other political subdivision, organization, or individual for the purpose of establishing or operating any research facility or research project of the Agricultural Research Service, as authorized by law. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1400–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Product quality/value added 93 99 95 0002 Livestock production 70 87 82 0003 Crop production 211 216 218 0004 Food safety 89 102 97 0005 Livestock protection 54 74 71 0006 Crop protection 171 181 174 0007 Human nutrition research 79 86 86 0008 Environmental stewardship 175 200 199 0009 National Agricultural Library 21 24 24 0010 Repair and maintenance of facilities 18 20 20 0011 Decentralized GSA and Security Payments 5 0012 Homeland security 33 33 33 0014 Miscellaneous Fees/Supplementals 9
0799 Total direct obligations 1,014 1,131 1,104 0881 Reimbursable program activity 137 137 137
0889 Reimbursable program activities, subtotal 137 137 137
0900 Total new obligations 1,151 1,268 1,241
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 9 9 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1,102 1,122 1,104 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –85
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 1,017 1,122 1,104 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 37 137 137 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 100
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 137 137 137 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,154 1,259 1,241 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,163 1,268 1,241 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –3 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 9
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 420 366 317 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,151 1,268 1,241 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 16 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,201 –1,317 –1,245 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –20
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 366 317 313 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –180 –183 –183 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –100 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 97
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –183 –183 –183 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 240 183 134 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 183 134 130
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1,154 1,259 1,241 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 917 952 938 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 284 365 307
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1,201 1,317 1,245 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –99 –82 –82 4033 Non-Federal sources –31 –55 –55
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –130 –137 –137 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –100 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 93
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –7
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 1,017 1,122 1,104 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 1,071 1,180 1,108 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,017 1,122 1,104 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,071 1,180 1,108
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal in-house research agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). ARS conducts scientific research to develop and transfer solutions to agricultural problems of high national priority and to provide information access and dissemination to: ensure high-quality, safe food, and other agricultural products; assess the nutritional needs of Americans; sustain a competitive agricultural economy; enhance the natural resource base and the environment; and provide economic opportunities for rural citizens, communities, and society as a whole. This mission is carried out through ARS' major research program areas and other activities listed below (in italics).
The major research programs in ARS address and support the Department's priorities and are: New Products/Product Quality/Value Added; Environmental Stewardship; Livestock/Crop Production; Livestock/Crop Protection; Food Safety; and Human Nutrition.
The 2015 Salaries and Expenses budget for ARS requests $1.104 million which includes increases for new and expanded research initiatives in environmental stewardship; livestock/crop breeding and protection; food safety; child and human nutrition; pollinator health; and the National Agricultural Library. ARS will finance these new and expanded initiatives almost entirely through the redirection of existing lines of research. The proposed reductions will provide necessary funding for the critical research priorities proposed by the agency for 2015.
New Products/Product Quality/Value Added._ARS has active research programs directed toward 1) improving the efficiency and reducing the cost for the conversion of agricultural products into biobased products and biofuels; 2) developing new and improved products for domestic and foreign markets; and 3) providing higher quality, healthy foods that satisfy consumer needs in the United States and abroad.
Environmental.—ARS research programs in environmental stewardship span the areas of water availability and watershed management; climate change, soil, and emissions; agricultural and industrial byproducts; agricultural system competitiveness and sustainability; and pasture, forage, and rangeland systems. Emphasis is given to developing technologies and systems that support profitable production and enhance the Nation's vast renewable natural resource base. ARS is currently developing the scientific knowledge and technologies needed to meet the challenges and opportunities facing U.S. agriculture in managing water resource quality and quantity under different climatic regimes, production systems, and environmental conditions. ARS research programs also focus on developing measurement, prediction, and control technologies for emissions of greenhouse gases, particulate matter, ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, and volatile organic compounds affecting air quality and land surface climate interactions. The agency is a leader in developing measurement and modeling techniques for characterizing gaseous and particulate matter emissions from agriculture. In addition, ARS is evaluating strategies for enhancing the health and productivity of soils, including developing predictive tools to assess the sustainability of alternative land management practices. Finding mechanisms to aid agriculture in adapting to changes in atmospheric composition and climatic variations is also an important component of ARS research. ARS' range and grazing land research includes the conservation and restoration of the Nation's range land and pasture ecosystems and agroecosystems through improved management of fire, invasive weeds, grazing, global change, and other agents of ecological change. The agency is currently developing improved grass and forage legume germplasm for livestock, conservation, bioenergy, and bioproduct systems as well as grazing-based livestock systems that reduce risk and increase profitability. In addition, ARS is developing whole system management strategies to reduce production costs and risks.Livestock Production._ARS' livestock production program is directed toward fostering an abundant, safe, nutritionally wholesome, and competitively priced supply of animal products produced in a viable, competitive, and sustainable animal agriculture sector of the economy by: 1) safeguarding and utilizing animal genetic resources, associated genetic and genomic databases, and bioinformatic tools; 2) developing a basic understanding of food animal physiology for food animal industry issues related to animal production, animal well-being, and product quality and healthfulness; and 3) developing information, best management practices, novel and innovative tools, and technologies that improve animal production systems, enhance human health, and ensure domestic food security.
Crop Production._ARS' crop production program focuses on developing and improving ways to reduce crop losses while protecting and ensuring a safe and affordable food supply. The research program concentrates on effective production strategies that are environmentally friendly, safe to consumers, and compatible with sustainable and profitable crop production systems. Research activities are directed at safeguarding and utilizing plant genetic resources and their associated genetic, genomic, and bioinformatic databases that facilitate selection of varieties and/or germplasm with significantly improved traits. Current research activities minimize the impacts of crop pests while maintaining healthy crops and safe commodities that can be sold in markets throughout the world. ARS is conducting research to discover and exploit naturally occurring and engineered genetic mechanisms for plant pest control, develop agronomic germplasm with durable defensive traits, and transfer genetic resources for commercial use. ARS provides taxonomic information on invasive species that strengthens prevention techniques, aids in detection/identification of invasive pests, and increases control through management tactics that restore habitats and biological diversity.
Livestock Protection._ARS' research on livestock protection is directed at protecting and ensuring the safety of the Nation's agriculture and food supply through improved disease detection, prevention, control, and treatment. Basic and applied research approaches are used to solve animal health problems of high national priority. Emphasis is given to methods and procedures to control animal diseases through the discovery and development of diagnostics, vaccines, biotherapeutics, animal genomics applications, disease management systems, animal disease models, and farm biosecurity measures. The research program has ten strategic objectives: 1) establish ARS laboratories into a fluid, highly effective research network to maximize use of core competencies and resources; 2) ensure access to specialized high containment facilities to study zoonotic and emerging diseases; 3) develop an integrated animal and microbial genomics research program; 4) establish core competencies in bovine, swine, ovine, and avian immunology; 5) launch a biotherapeutic discovery program providing alternatives to animal drugs; 6) build a technology-driven vaccine and diagnostic discovery research program; 7) develop core competencies in field epidemiology and predictive biology; 8) develop internationally recognized expert collaborative research laboratories; 9) establish a best-in-class training center for our Nation's veterinarians and scientists; and 10) develop a model technology transfer program to achieve the full impact of ARS research discoveries.
Crop Protection._ARS' research on crop protection is directed toward epidemiological investigations to understand pest and disease transmission mechanisms, and to identify and apply new technologies that increase understanding of virulence factors and host defense mechanisms. Currently, ARS research priorities include identification of: 1) genes that convey virulence traits in pathogens and pests; 2) factors that modulate infectivity, gene functions, and mechanisms; 3) genetic profiles that provide specified levels of disease and insect resistance under field conditions; and 4) mechanisms that facilitate the spread of pests and infectious diseases. ARS is developing new knowledge and integrated pest management approaches to control pest and disease outbreaks as they occur. Its research will improve the knowledge and understanding of the ecology, physiology, epidemiology, and molecular biology of emerging diseases and pests. This knowledge will be incorporated into pest risk assessments and management strategies to minimize chemical inputs and increase production. Strategies and approaches will be available to producers to control emerging crop diseases and pest outbreaks.
Food Safety._Assuring that the United States has the highest levels of affordable, safe food requires that the food system be protected at each stage from production through processing and consumption from pathogens, toxins, and chemical contaminants that cause diseases in humans. The U.S. food supply is very diverse, extensive, easily accessible, and thus vulnerable to the introduction of biological and chemical contaminants through natural processes, intentional means, or by global commerce. ARS' current food safety research is designed to yield science-based knowledge on the safe production, storage, processing, and handling of plant and animal products, and on the detection and control of toxin producing and/or pathogenic bacteria and fungi, parasites, chemical contaminants, and plant toxins. All of ARS' research activities involve a high degree of cooperation and collaboration with USDA's Research, Education, and Economics agencies, as well as with FSIS, APHIS, FDA, CDC, DHS, and the EPA. ARS also collaborates on international research programs to address and resolve global food safety issues. Specific research efforts are directed toward developing new technologies that assist ARS stakeholders and customers, that is, regulatory agencies, industry, and commodity and consumer organizations, in detecting, identifying, and controlling foodborne diseases that affect human health.
Human Nutrition._Maintenance of health throughout life along with prevention of obesity and chronic diseases via food-based recommendations are the major emphases of ARS human nutrition research program. These health-related goals are based on the knowledge that deficiency diseases are no longer important public health concerns. Excessive consumption has become the primary nutrition problem in the American population. This is reflected by increased emphasis on prevention of obesity from basic science through intervention studies to assessments of large populations. ARS' research program also actively studies bioactive components of foods that have no known requirement but have health promoting activities. Four specific areas of research are currently emphasized: 1) nutrition monitoring and the food supply, e.g., a national diet survey and the food composition databank; 2) dietary guidance for health promotion and disease prevention, i.e., specific foods, nutrients, and dietary patterns that maintain health and prevent disease; 3) prevention of obesity and related diseases, including research as to why so few of the population follow the Dietary Guidelines for Americans; and 4) life stage nutrition and metabolism, in order to better define the role of nutrition in pregnancy and growth of children, and for healthier aging.
Library and Information Services._The National Agricultural Library (NAL) is the largest and most accessible agricultural research library in the world. It provides services directly to the staff of USDA and to the public, primarily via the NAL web site, http://www.nal.usda.gov. NAL was created with the USDA in 1862 and was named a national library by Congress in 1962, as the primary agricultural information resource of the United States. NAL is the premier library for collecting, managing, and disseminating agricultural knowledge. The Library is the repository of our Nation's agricultural heritage, the provider of world class information, and the wellspring for generating new fundamental knowledge and advancing scientific discovery. It is a priceless national resource that, through its services, programs, information products, and web-based tools and technologies, serves anyone who needs agricultural information. The Library's vision is "advancing access to global information for agriculture."
Repair and Maintenance of Facilities._Funds are used to restore, upgrade, and maintain ARS' facilities to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration and EPA requirements, provide suitable workspace for in-house research programs, and to retrofit existing structures for better energy utilization.
Reimbursements._ARS performs research activities and services for other USDA, Federal, and non-Federal agencies. These activities and services are paid for on a reimbursable basis.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1400–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 481 529 535 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 9 10 10 11.5 Other personnel compensation 10 11 11
11.9 Total personnel compensation 500 550 556 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 163 179 181 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 8 10 10 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 5 23.2 Rental payments to others 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 43 47 45 25.1 Advisory and assistance services 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 8 11 8 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 31 35 32 25.5 Research and development contracts 142 159 143 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 13 21 13 26.0 Supplies and materials 71 79 74 31.0 Equipment 20 22 21 32.0 Land and structures 5 6 5 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 9 10 10
99.0 Direct obligations 1,014 1,131 1,104 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 137 137 137
99.9 Total new obligations 1,151 1,268 1,241
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1400–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 6,381 6,773 6,773 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 555 555 555
Buildings and Facilities
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1401–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Building and facilities projects 3 2
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 5 2 1930 Total budgetary resources available 5 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 30 18 8 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 3 2 3020 Outlays (gross) –15 –12 –8
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 18 8 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 30 18 8 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 18 8
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 15 12 8 4190 Outlays, net (total) 15 12 8
This account provides funds for the acquisition of land, construction, repair, improvement, extension, alteration, and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities of or used by the Agricultural Research Service.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1401–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 1 2 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 2
99.9 Total new obligations 3 2
Trust Funds
Miscellaneous Contributed Funds
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8214–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year Receipts: 0220 Deposits of Miscellaneous Contributed Funds, Science and Education Administration 32 32 32
0400 Total: Balances and collections 32 32 32 Appropriations: 0500 Miscellaneous Contributed Funds –32 –32 –32
0799 Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8214–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Miscellaneous contributed funds 32 32 32
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 28 29 29 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 29 29 29 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 32 32 32
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 32 32 32 1930 Total budgetary resources available 61 61 61 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 29 29 29
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 7 8 10 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 32 32 32 3020 Outlays (gross) –30 –30 –32 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 8 10 10 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 7 8 10 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 8 10 10
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 32 32 32 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 10 22 22 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 20 8 10
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 30 30 32 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 32 32 32 4190 Outlays, net (total) 30 30 32
Miscellaneous contributed funds received from States, local organizations, individuals, and others are available for work under cooperative agreements on research activities.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8214–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 6 6 6 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1 11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 8 8 8 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 3 3 3 25.5 Research and development contracts 6 6 6 26.0 Supplies and materials 4 4 4 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 7 7 7
99.9 Total new obligations 32 32 32
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–8214–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 122 122 122
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Federal Funds
Integrated Activities
For the integrated research, education, and extension grants programs, including necessary administrative expenses, [$35,317,000] $28,821,000, which shall be for the purposes, and in the amounts, specified in the table titled "National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Integrated Activities'' [in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act)] in the report accompanying this Act: Provided, That funds for the Food and Agriculture Defense Initiative shall remain available until September 30, [2015] 2016. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1502–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0020 Water quality 4 4 0040 Regional pest management centers 4 0050 Crop Protection/Pest Management 17 17 0070 Methyl bromide transition program 2 2 0071 Homeland Security 5 7 7 0086 Specialty Crop Research Initiative 74 80 0087 Regional Rural development centers 1 1 1 0088 Organic transition 4 4 4 0089 Organic Research and Extension Initiative 19 20
0900 Total new obligations 20 128 129
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 7 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 21 35 29 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 19 35 29 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 20 20 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 80 80
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 100 100 1900 Budget authority (total) 19 135 129 1930 Total budgetary resources available 20 135 136 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 7 7
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 280 194 215 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 20 128 129 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 13 3020 Outlays (gross) –105 –107 –140 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –14
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 194 215 204 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 280 194 215 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 194 215 204
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 19 35 29 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 5 5 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 39 60 65
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 40 65 70 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 100 100 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 5 5 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 65 37 65
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 65 42 70 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 19 135 129 4190 Outlays, net (total) 105 107 140
Under the Integrated Activities account, research, education and/or extension grants are awarded for competitive and non-competitive programs.
Organic Transition Program._This program supports the development and implementation of biologically based pest management practices that mitigate the ecological, agronomic, and economic risks associated with the transition from conventional to organic agricultural production systems. The 2015 Budget includes $4.0 million.
Crop Protection/Pest Management Program._This program supports projects that respond to pest management challenges with coordinated region-wide and national research, education, and extension programs, and serves as a catalyst for promoting further development and use of integrated pest management approaches. The program also fosters regional and national team building efforts, communication networks, and enhanced stakeholder participation. The 2015 Budget includes $17.1 million.
Regional rural development centers._Funding supports activities that pursue a holistic development strategy that tailors programming to meet regional and local needs and addresses areas of opportunity arising from a consumer-driven agricultural economy. The 2015 Budget includes $1.0 million.
Food and agriculture defense initiative (homeland security)._The program provides support and enhancement of nationally-coordinated plant and animal disease diagnostic networks and supports activities to identify and respond to high risk biological pathogens in the food and agricultural system. The 2015 Budget includes $6.7 million. Additional funding for these laboratories is included in the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative._This mandatory program, authorized by section 7206 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 2008 Farm Bill, supports research and extension programs that enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. In 2015, mandatory funding for the program is $20 million.
Specialty Crop Research Initiative._This mandatory program, authorized by section 7311 of the FCEA, 2008 Farm Bill, provides funding to solve critical industry issues through research and extension activities that focus on research in plant breeding, genetics, and genomics to improve crop characteristics; efforts to identify and address threats from pests and diseases, including threats to specialty crop pollinators; efforts to improve production efficiency, productivity, and profitability over the long term; new innovations and technology, including improved mechanization and technologies that delay or inhibit ripening; and methods to prevent, detect, monitor, control, and respond to potential food safety hazards in the production and processing of specialty crops. In 2015, mandatory funding for the program is $80 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1502–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 2 2 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 20 125 126
99.9 Total new obligations 20 128 129
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1502–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 6 9 9
Biomass Research and Development
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1003–0–1–271 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Biomass research and development 4 5 3
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 4 5 3
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 2 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 5
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 6 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 3 3
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 3 3 1930 Total budgetary resources available 6 5 3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 95 67 37 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 4 5 3 3020 Outlays (gross) –27 –35 –31 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –5
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 67 37 9 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 95 67 37 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 67 37 9
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 3 3 Outlays, gross: 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 27 35 31 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 3 3 4190 Outlays, net (total) 27 35 31
Biomass Research and Development is authorized by the Biomass Research and Development Act of 2000. The program provides competitive grants for research, development, and demonstration to encourage innovation and development related to biomass, and improved commercialization of biobased products and energy. USDA and the Department of Energy jointly administer the program. In 2015, mandatory funding for the program is $3 million.
National Institute of Food and Agriculture
research and education activities
For payments to agricultural experiment stations, for cooperative forestry and other research, for facilities, and for other expenses, [$772,559,000] $837,747,000, which shall be for the purposes, and in the amounts, specified in the table titled "National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Research and Education Activities'' [in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act)] in the report accompanying this Act: Provided, That funds for research grants for 1994 institutions, education grants for 1890 institutions, [capacity building for non-land-grant colleges of agriculture,] the agriculture and food research initiative, [Critical Agricultural Materials Act,] veterinary medicine loan repayment, [multicultural scholars, graduate fellowship and institution challenge grants,] the public-private partnerships for Innovation Institutes, and grants management systems shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That each institution eligible to receive funds under the Evans-Allen program receives no less than $1,000,000: Provided further, That funds for education grants for Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions be made available to individual eligible institutions or consortia of eligible institutions with funds awarded equally to each of the States of Alaska and Hawaii: Provided further, That funds for education grants for 1890 institutions shall be made available to institutions eligible to receive funds under 7 U.S.C. 3221 and 3222.
Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Endowment Fund
For the Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Endowment Fund under section 1456(b) (7 U.S.C. 3243(b)) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, $10,000,000, to remain available until expended.
Native American Institutions Endowment Fund
For the Native American Institutions Endowment Fund authorized by Public Law 103–382 (7 U.S.C. 301 note), $11,880,000, to remain available until expended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1500–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 148 160 172 Receipts: 0240 Earnings on Investments, Native American Institutions Endowment Fund 5 5 5
0400 Total: Balances and collections 153 165 177 Appropriations: 0500 Research and Education Activities –5 –5 –5 0501 Research and Education Activities 12 12 22
0599 Total appropriations 7 7 17
0799 Balance, end of year 160 172 194
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1500–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Payments under the Hatch Act 219 244 244 0002 Cooperative forestry research 30 34 34 0003 Payments to 1890 colleges and Tuskegee Univ. and West Virginia State University 47 52 52 0004 Special research grants 39 46 44 0005 Agriculture Food and Research Initiative 269 539 325 0006 Animal health and disease research 4 4 0007 Federal Administration 13 14 22 0008 Higher education 44 52 37 0009 Native American Institutions Endowment Fund 12 5 5 0012 Veterinary Medical Services Act 13 5 0015 Sun Grant Program 2 3 0016 Farm Business Management and Benchmarking 1 1 0019 Innovation Institutes 75 0021 Alfalfa Forage and Research Program 1 0022 Capacity Building for Non-Land Grant Colleges of Agriculture 5
0799 Total direct obligations 680 1,013 843 0801 Reimbursable program activity 12 12 12
0900 Total new obligations 692 1,025 855
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 198 235 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 30
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 228 235 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 751 785 860 1101 Appropriation (Native American Endowment Interest) 5 5 5 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –55 1134 Portion precluded from obligation (-) (N.A. Endowment Fund) –12 –12 –22
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 689 778 843 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 1 12 12 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 11
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 12 12 12 1900 Budget authority (total) 701 790 855 1930 Total budgetary resources available 929 1,025 855 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –2 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 235
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1,075 1,067 1,099 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 692 1,025 855 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 13 3020 Outlays (gross) –668 –993 –1,001 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –30 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –15
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1,067 1,099 953 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –31 –38 –38 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –11 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 4
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –38 –38 –38 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1,044 1,029 1,061 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1,029 1,061 915
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 701 790 855 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 116 411 444 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 552 582 557
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 668 993 1,001 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –6 –12 –12 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –11 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 5
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –6
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 689 778 843 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 662 981 989 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 689 778 843 4190 Outlays, net (total) 662 981 989
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5000 Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value 142 138 150 5001 Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value 138 150 172 5092 Unavailable balance, SOY: Appropriations 12 34 5093 Unavailable balance, EOY: Appropriations 34 56
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) participates in a nationwide system of agricultural research and education program planning and coordination between State institutions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It assists in maintaining cooperation among the State institutions, and between the State institutions and their Federal research partners. The agency administers grants and payments to State institutions to supplement State and local funding for agricultural research and higher education.
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants._Section 7406 of FCEA establishes the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI). AFRI is the core competitive grant program for fundamental and applied research, extension, and education to address food and agricultural sciences. AFRI projects will address critical issues in U.S. agriculture in the areas of food security; water for agriculture; climate variability and change; sustainable bioenergy production; food safety; childhood obesity prevention; foundational science; and food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences education and literacy initiative. Addressing these critical issues will engage scientists and educators with expertise in plant health and production and plant products; animal health and production and animal products; food safety, nutrition, and health; renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; agricultural systems and technology; and agriculture economics and rural communities. AFRI allows greater flexibility in the types of projects funded to include: single function projects in research, education, and extension, and integrated research, education and/or extension awards. The 2015 Budget proposes to increase funding for AFRI from $316 million to $325 million, a 3 percent increase in this program from the 2014 enacted level.
Payments under the Hatch Act._Funds under the Hatch Act are allocated on a formula basis to agricultural experiment stations of the land-grant colleges in the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Micronesia, and Northern Mariana Islands. The 2015 Budget is funded at $243.7 million.
Cooperative forestry research._These funds are allocated by formula to land-grant colleges or agricultural experiment stations in the 50 States, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and other State-supported colleges and universities having a forestry school and offering graduate training in forestry sciences. The 2015 Budget is funded at $34.0 million.
Payments to 1890 colleges and Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University._Funds allocated on a formula basis support agricultural research and broaden the curricula at the eighteen 1890 land-grant colleges, including Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University. The 2015 Budget is funded at $52.5 million.
Special research grants._This program addresses research areas of national interest. The 2015 Budget includes $22.7 million for sustainable agriculture. Funding is continued for IR-4 minor crop pest management at $11.9 million to address the growing need for registration of safe pesticides for minor crops and lead to a reduction by half in the levels of chemical residues in food products. Funding for agroclimatology (global change) is proposed at $1.4 million for research at universities as part of a coordinated Federal initiative. The 2015 Budget also includes funding for aquaculture centers at $4.0 million. The 2015 Budget includes $2.5 million for food and agriculture resiliency program for military veterans to support the post September 11 veteran population in the food and agriculture sector. The 2015 Budget also includes $75 million to support public-private partnerships for Innovation Institutes that focus on emerging challenges to agriculture.
1994 Institutions Research._The 2015 Budget maintains funding at $1.8 million for the competitive research grants program to build research capacity at the legislatively eligible 1994 institutions by supporting agricultural research activities that address tribal, national and multistate priorities.
Federal administration._A coordinating and review staff assists in maintaining cooperation within and among the States, and between the States and their Federal research partners. This staff also administers research and education grants and payments to States. Federal administration is funded from a combination of program set-asides from formula and grant programs and from direct appropriation for administration. The 2015 Budget includes $21.5 million, which is $7.4 million over the 2014 enacted level. Most of the increase will support the Grants Management System and rent expenses (rental expenses are funded centrally by USDA in FY 2014).
Higher education._The 2015 Budget funding is proposed for Hispanic-serving institutions education grants program at $9.2 million. Funding is also proposed for Native American institutions at $3.4 million, Alaska Native-serving and Native Hawaiian-serving Institutions at $3.2 million, and Grants for Insular Areas programs at $1.8 million. These programs enable universities to broaden their curricula; and increase faculty development, student research projects, and the number of new scholars recruited in the food and agricultural sciences. In addition, an increased number of graduate students, including minority graduate students, will be enrolled in the agricultural sciences. The 2015 Budget proposes $19.3 million for a capacity building program at the 1890 institutions as part of the USDA initiative to strengthen these institutions through a broadening of curricula, and increased faculty development and student research projects. Funding is also proposed in the 2015 Budget, at $4.8 million, for the Veterinary Medical Services Act to provide incentives to hire Federal veterinarians to work in shortage areas.
Reimbursable program._Funds support basic and applied agriculture research and activities performed for other USDA, Federal, and non-Federal agencies.
Native American Institutions Endowment Fund._The 2015 Budget includes $11.9 million, for an endowment for the 1994 land-grant institutions (the legislatively eligible Tribally controlled colleges) to strengthen the infrastructure of these institutions and develop Indian expertise for the food and agricultural sciences and businesses and their own communities. At the termination of each fiscal year, the Secretary withdraws the income from the endowment fund for the fiscal year, and after making adjustments for the cost of administering the fund, distributes the adjusted income on a formula basis to the 1994 land-grant institutions.
Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities Endowment Fund._This endowment fund for Hispanic-Serving Agricultural Colleges and Universities will launch the production of skilled and marketable Hispanic student population for employment in the food and agriculture sector. Over the next ten years, the Endowment will lead to significant and measurable enhanced competence and marketability of Hispanic students in the food and agricultural sciences. The 2015 Budget includes $10 million for this proposed fund.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1500–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 21 23 23 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 7 7 7 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 4 7 5 25.5 Research and development contracts 7 9 9 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 639 965 797
99.0 Direct obligations 680 1,013 843 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 12 12 12
99.9 Total new obligations 692 1,025 855
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1500–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 233 247 247
Buildings and Facilities
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1501–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3 3 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –2 –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 3 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 3 3 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 3 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 2 1 4190 Outlays, net (total) 2 1
Funds provide grants to States and other eligible recipients for the acquisition of land, construction, repair, improvement, extension, alteration and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities to carry out agricultural research, extension, and teaching programs. No funding has been appropriated to this account since 1997.
Extension Activities
For payments to States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, Micronesia, the Northern Marianas, and American Samoa, [$469,191,000] $468,968,000, which shall be for the purposes, and in the amounts, specified in the table titled "National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Extension Activities'' [in the explanatory statement described in section 4 (in the matter preceding division A of this consolidated Act)] in the report accompanying this Act: Provided, That funds for facility improvements at 1890 institutions shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That institutions eligible to receive funds under 7 U.S.C. 3221 for cooperative extension receive no less than $1,000,000: Provided further, That funds for cooperative extension under sections 3(b) and (c) of the Smith-Lever Act (7 U.S.C. 343(b) and (c)) and section 208(c) of Public Law 93–471 shall be available for retirement and employees' compensation costs for extension agents. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0502–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Smith-Lever Act, 3(b) and 3(c) 271 300 300 0002 Youth at risk 7 8 8 0004 Expanded food and nutrition education program (EFNEP) 63 68 68 0005 Pest management 9 0006 Farm Safety 4 5 5 0009 Federally Recognized Tribes Extension Program 3 3 3 0013 Payments to 1890 colleges and Tuskegee Univ. and West Virginia State University 39 44 44 0015 Renewable resources extension act 3 4 4 0016 Federal administration 9 8 8 0019 1890 facilities (section 1447) 18 27 20 0021 Sustainable agriculture 4 0022 1994 institutions activities 4 4 4 0024 Rural health and safety education 1 2 0025 Grants to youth serving organizations 1 0026 Risk management education 5 5 5 0027 New technologies for ag. extension 2 2 2 0030 Food Animal Residue Avoidance Database 1 1 0031 Beginning Farmers and Ranchers Program 19 20 0032 Food Safety Outreach Program 3
0799 Total direct obligations 444 500 494 0801 Reimbursable program activity 27 22 22
0900 Total new obligations 471 522 516
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 5 7 1 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 5 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 7 7 1 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 476 469 469 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –37
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 439 469 469 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4085] 5 5 5 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 20 20
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 5 25 25 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 5 22 22 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 23
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 28 22 22 1900 Budget authority (total) 472 516 516 1930 Total budgetary resources available 479 523 517 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 7 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 642 640 404 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 471 522 516 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 35 3020 Outlays (gross) –461 –758 –567 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –45
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 640 404 353 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –100 –65 –65 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –23 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 58
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –65 –65 –65 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 542 575 339 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 575 339 288
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 467 491 491 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 109 303 303 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 329 429 225
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 438 732 528 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –66 –22 –22 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –23 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 61
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 38
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 439 469 469 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 372 710 506 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 5 25 25 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 5 5 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 23 21 34
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 23 26 39 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 444 494 494 4190 Outlays, net (total) 395 736 545
The Cooperative Extension System, a national educational network, is a dynamic organization pledged to meeting the country's needs for research-based educational programs that will enable people to make practical decisions to improve their lives. To accomplish its mission, the Cooperative Extension System adjusts programs to meet the shifting needs and priorities of the people it serves.
The non-formal educational network combines the expertise and resources of Federal, State, and local partners. The partners in this unique System are: a) The National Institute of Food and Agriculture at the U.S. Department of Agriculture; b) Extension professionals at land-grant universities throughout the United States and its territories; and c) Extension professionals in nearly all of the Nation's 3,144 counties and county equivalents. Thousands of paraprofessionals and nearly 3 million volunteers support this partnership and magnify its impact. Strong linkages with both public and private external groups are also crucial to the Cooperative Extension System's strength and vitality.
Programs supported with Smith-Lever 3(b) and (c) legislated formula funds are the major educational efforts central to the mission of the System and common to most Extension units. These programs are the foundation of the Extension organization and partnership that are intended to increase the number of community-based projects, families, and individuals reached to disseminate research findings as widely and quickly as possible. The use of electronic mail, satellite transmission of courses, and computer-assisted instruction are encouraged to communicate ideas. The 2015 Budget proposes Smith-Lever 3(b) and (c) programs to be funded at $300.0 million.
Extension resources are provided to the States by these formula funds and competitively-awarded programs such as sustainable agriculture. Smith-Lever 3(b) and (c) provides payments to the 1890 colleges and Tuskegee University and West Virginia State University, funded at $43.9 million in the 2015 Budget and provides funds to support the Extension's infrastructure.
Designated programs funded by Smith-Lever 3(d) include the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP); New Technologies for Agricultural Extension; Children, Youth and Families at Risk; AgrAbility/Farm Safety (Farm Safety Program and Youth Farm Safety Education and Certification); and Federally-Recognized Tribes Extension Program. The 2015 Budget includes $85.7 million for these programs. Other Extension programs supported in the 2015 Budget include Extension Services at 1994 Institutions at $4.4 million, Renewable Resources Extension Act at $4.1 million, and 1890 Facilities Grants at $19.7 million. The 2015 Budget also includes $2.5 million for the Food Safety Outreach Program to provide food safety standards and guidance in a variety of agricultural production systems.
Federal administration._A coordinating and review staff assists in maintaining cooperation within and among the States, and between the States and their Federal partners. This staff also administers extension grants and payments to States. Federal administration is funded from direct appropriation for administration. The 2015 Budget proposes $8.6 million in funding.
Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program._This mandatory program, authorized by section 7410 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 2008 Farm Bill, provides funding to support the development of education, outreach, curricula, workshops, educational teams, training, and technical assistance programs to assist beginning farmers and ranchers in the United States and its territories in entering, building, and managing successful farm and ranch enterprises. This program also provides support for an online electronic and library clearinghouse to provide associated support to individually funded projects, and the overall program. In 2015, mandatory funding for the program is $20 million.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0502–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 11 11 11 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 4 4 4 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 3 3 2 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 2 2 2 25.5 Research and development contracts 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 422 478 473
99.0 Direct obligations 444 500 494 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 27 22 22
99.9 Total new obligations 471 522 516
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0502–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 148 154 154
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Federal Funds
Salaries and Expenses
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, including up to $30,000 for representation allowances and for expenses pursuant to the Foreign Service Act of 1980 (22 U.S.C. 4085), [$821,721,000] $834,341,000, of which $470,000, to remain available until expended, shall be available for the control of outbreaks of insects, plant diseases, animal diseases and for control of pest animals and birds ("contingency fund'') to the extent necessary to meet emergency conditions; of which [$12,720,000] $9,055,000, to remain available until expended, shall be used for the cotton pests program for cost share purposes or for debt retirement for active eradication zones; of which [$35,339,000] $37,889,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for Animal Health Technical Services; of which $697,000 shall be for activities under the authority of the Horse Protection Act of 1970, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1831); of which [$52,340,000] $50,223,000, to remain available until expended, shall be used to support avian health; of which $4,251,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for information technology infrastructure; of which [$151,500,000] $137,393,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for specialty crop pests; of which, $8,826,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for field crop and rangeland ecosystem pests; of which [$54,000,000] $45,392,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for tree and wood pests; of which $3,722,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for the National Veterinary Stockpile; of which up to $1,500,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for the scrapie program for indemnities; of which $1,500,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for the wildlife damage management program for aviation safety: Provided, That of amounts available under this heading for wildlife services methods development, $1,000,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That of amounts available under this heading for the screwworm program, [$4,990,000] $4,929,000 shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That no funds shall be used to formulate or administer a brucellosis eradication program for the current fiscal year that does not require minimum matching by the States of at least 40 percent: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available for the operation and maintenance of aircraft and the purchase of not to exceed four, of which two shall be for replacement only: Provided further, That in addition, in emergencies which threaten any segment of the agricultural production industry of this country, the Secretary may transfer from other appropriations or funds available to the agencies or corporations of the Department such sums as may be deemed necessary, to be available only in such emergencies for the arrest and eradication of contagious or infectious disease or pests of animals, poultry, or plants, and for expenses in accordance with sections 10411 and 10417 of the Animal Health Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 8310 and 8316) and sections 431 and 442 of the Plant Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 7751 and 7772), and any unexpended balances of funds transferred for such emergency purposes in the preceding fiscal year shall be merged with such transferred amounts: Provided further, That appropriations hereunder shall be available pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the repair and alteration of leased buildings and improvements, but unless otherwise provided the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the current replacement value of the building.
In fiscal year [2014] 2015, the agency is authorized to collect fees to cover the total costs of providing technical assistance, goods, or services requested by States, other political subdivisions, domestic and international organizations, foreign governments, or individuals, provided that such fees are structured such that any entity's liability for such fees is reasonably based on the technical assistance, goods, or services provided to the entity by the agency, and such fees shall be reimbursed to this account, to remain available until expended, without further appropriation, for providing such assistance, goods, or services. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1600–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 11 28 Receipts: 0200 1990 Food, Agricultural Quarantine Inspection Fees 577 595 696 0220 Fees, Animal and Plant Health Inspection User Fee Account- legislative proposal subject to PAYGO 20
0299 Total receipts and collections 577 595 716
0400 Total: Balances and collections 577 606 744 Appropriations: 0500 Salaries and Expenses –577 –595 –696 0501 Salaries and Expenses 11 17
0599 Total appropriations –566 –578 –696
0799 Balance, end of year 11 28 48
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1600–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Animal Health 271 288 286 0002 Plant Health 289 299 294 0003 Wildlife Services 85 106 106 0004 Regulatory Management 31 34 34 0005 Emergency Management 17 19 19 0006 Safe Trade and International Technical Assistance 30 34 34 0007 Animal Welfare 25 29 29 0008 Agency-Wide Programs 9 10 52 0009 Citrus Greening - GP 748 12 8 0010 Emergency Program Funding 5 4 0011 Agricultural Quarantine Inspection User Fees 194 204 206 0012 H1N1 Transfer From HHS 4 4 4 0013 2008 Farm Bill, Sections 10201 and 10202 47 0014 Farm Bill, Section 10007 58 63
0100 Total direct program 1,007 1,101 1,135
0799 Total direct obligations 1,007 1,101 1,135 0801 Reimbursable program 162 163 163
0900 Total new obligations 1,169 1,264 1,298
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 310 396 402 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 203 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 26
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 336 396 402 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 822 842 834 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –63
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 759 842 834 Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (AQI User Fees) 577 595 696 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [70–0530] –366 –363 –465 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 50 63 63 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –3 –5 1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –11 –17
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 247 273 294 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 153 155 158 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 82 1723 New and/or unobligated balance of spending authority from offsetting collections temporarily reduced –1
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 234 155 158 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,240 1,270 1,286 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,576 1,666 1,688 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –11 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 396 402 390
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 417 351 186 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,169 1,264 1,298 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 16 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,210 –1,429 –1,285 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –26 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –15
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 351 186 199 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –139 –209 –209 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –82 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 12
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –209 –209 –209 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 278 142 –23 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 142 –23 –10
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 993 997 992 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 693 870 867 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 281 275 127
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 974 1,145 994 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –46 –33 –33 4033 Non-Federal sources –126 –122 –125
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –172 –155 –158 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –82 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 19
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –63
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 758 842 834 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 802 990 836 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 247 273 294 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 167 226 241 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 69 58 50
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 236 284 291 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,005 1,115 1,128 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,038 1,274 1,127
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5090 Unavailable balance, SOY: Offsetting collections 1 1 5091 Unavailable balance, EOY: Offsetting collections 1 1 1
The Secretary of Agriculture established the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) on April 2, 1972, under the authority of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 and other authorities. The mission of the Agency is to protect the health and value of U.S. agricultural and other animal and plant resources that are vulnerable to pests, diseases, predation, natural disasters, or inhumane treatment. APHIS performs this important work using three major areas of activity, as follows:
Safeguarding and Emergency Preparedness/Response._APHIS monitors animal and plant health throughout the world and uses the information to set effective agricultural import policies to prevent the introduction of foreign plant and animal pests and diseases. Should a pest or disease enter the United States, APHIS works cooperatively with other Federal, State, Tribal and industry partners to conduct animal and plant health monitoring programs to rapidly diagnose them and determine if there is a need to establish new pest or disease management programs. APHIS, in conjunction with States, Tribes, industry, and other stakeholders, protects American agriculture by eradicating harmful pests and diseases or, where eradication is not feasible, by minimizing their economic impact. APHIS makes judicious use of resources by identifying instances when neither eradication nor management may be possible. The Agency monitors endemic pests and diseases through surveys to detect their locations and works with States, Tribes, and other programs to implement controls and conduct outreach to prevent the spread of pests and diseases into non-infested parts of the country. The Agency maintains a cadre of trained professionals prepared to respond immediately to potential animal and plant health emergencies. Program personnel investigate reports of suspected presence of foreign and exotic pests and diseases and work with partners to determine an appropriate course of action, including emergency action if necessary. Through its Wildlife Services program, APHIS protects agriculture from damage caused by animal predators through identification, demonstration, and application of the most appropriate methods of control. The Agency's regulations allow the benefits of genetic research to safely enter the marketplace, while protecting against the release of potentially harmful organisms into the environment. APHIS conducts diagnostic laboratory activities that support the Agency's veterinary disease and plant pest prevention, detection, control, and eradication programs. The Agency also provides and directs technology development to support animal and plant protection programs of the Agency and its cooperators at the State, Tribal, national, and international levels.
Safe Trade and International Technical Assistance._Sanitary (animal) and phytosanitary (plant) (SPS) regulations can have a significant impact on market access for the United States as an exporter of agricultural products. APHIS plays a central role in resolving technical trade issues to ensure the smooth and safe movement of agricultural commodities into and out of the United States. APHIS helps to protect the United States from emerging animal and plant pests and diseases while meeting obligations under the World Trade Organization's SPS agreement by assisting developing countries in improving their safeguarding systems. APHIS develops and implements programs designed to identify and reduce agricultural pest and disease threats while they are still outside of U.S. borders, to enhance safe agricultural trade, and to strengthen emergency response preparedness.
Animal Welfare._The Agency conducts regulatory activities to ensure the humane care and treatment of animals, including horses, as required by the Animal Welfare Act of 1966 as amended (7 U.S.C. 2131–2159), and the Horse Protection Act of 1970 as amended (15 U.S.C. 1821–1831). These activities include inspection of certain establishments that handle animals intended for research, exhibition, and sale as pets, and monitoring of certain horse shows.
APHIS' 2015 budget request of $834 million is a reduction of about $8 million from the 2014 enacted level. The budget request includes the necessary funding to continue implementation of the refocused Animal Disease Traceability program that will allow us to detect animal disease quicker, minimize disease spread, and assist in keeping global trade markets open to U.S. animals and animal products. The Agency proposes increases to support these efforts, while proposing reductions in other areas. The reductions include programs where we have achieved success, such as nearing eradication for the cotton pests - pink bollworm and boll weevil, and the Agency's enhanced ability to prepare for, detect, and respond to known risks related to avian health issues. APHIS also requests a reduction of $4 million for the National Clean Plant Network, as the Agricultural Act of 2014 provides funding to support this effort. The Agency requests other reductions for plant health programs to achieve a more equitable Federal cost-share rate for those programs. The total for APHIS also includes 42.6 million for rental payments to the General Services Administration that is funded centrally by USDA in FY 2014.Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1600–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 406 441 446 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 4 5 5 11.5 Other personnel compensation 2 3 3
11.9 Total personnel compensation 412 449 454 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 139 148 150 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 2 5 5 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 19 26 25 22.0 Transportation of things 1 2 2 23.1 Rent, Communications, and Utilities 35 35 77 24.0 Printing and reproduction 2 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 329 358 349 26.0 Supplies and materials 44 50 47 31.0 Equipment 20 21 20 41.0 Other grants, subsidies, and contributions 3 4 4 42.0 Other insurance claims and indemnities 1 2 1
99.0 Direct obligations 1,007 1,101 1,135 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 162 163 163
99.9 Total new obligations 1,169 1,264 1,298
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1600–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 5,672 5,982 5,949 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 1,449 1,509 1,509
Buildings and Facilities
For plans, construction, repair, preventive maintenance, environmental support, improvement, extension, alteration, and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities, as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 2250, and acquisition of land as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 428a, $3,175,000, to remain available until expended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1601–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Buildings and facilities 1 3 3
0900 Total new obligations (object class 25.2) 1 3 3
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 3 3 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 3 3 3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 3 3 3 1930 Total budgetary resources available 4 6 6 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 3 3 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 4 3 3 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 3 3 3020 Outlays (gross) –2 –3 –3
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 3 3 3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 4 3 3 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 3 3 3
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 3 3 3 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 1 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 2 2 2
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 2 3 3 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 3 3 3 4190 Outlays, net (total) 2 3 3
The buildings and facilities account provides for plans, construction, repair, preventive maintenance, environmental support, improvement, extension, alteration, purchase of fixed equipment or facilities, and acquisition of land, as needed, for Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) operated facilities, which include animal quarantine stations, border inspection stations, sterile insect rearing facilities, and laboratories.
For these activities, the 2015 Budget proposes $3.175 million which includes funding to address safety issues with several facilities.
Trust Funds
Miscellaneous Trust Funds
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9971–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year Receipts: 0220 Deposits of Miscellaneous Contributed Funds, APHIS 13 9 9
0400 Total: Balances and collections 13 9 9 Appropriations: 0500 Miscellaneous Trust Funds –13 –9 –9
0799 Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9971–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Miscellaneous trust funds 15 9 9
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 12 10 10 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 13 9 9
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 13 9 9 1930 Total budgetary resources available 25 19 19 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 10 10 10
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 2 2 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 15 9 9 3020 Outlays (gross) –14 –9 –9
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2 2 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 2 2 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2 2 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 13 9 9 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 5 8 8 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 9 1 1
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 14 9 9 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 13 9 9 4190 Outlays, net (total) 14 9 9
The following services are financed by fees and miscellaneous contributions advanced by importers, manufacturers, States, organizations, individuals, and others:
Miscellaneous contributed funds._Funds are received from foreign governments, States, local organizations, individuals, and others and are available for plant and animal quarantine inspection and cooperative plant and animal disease and pest control activities (7 U.S.C. 450b, 2220).
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9971–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 6 5 5 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 1 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 2 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 5 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 15 9 9
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–9971–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 50 50 50
Food Safety and Inspection Service
Federal Funds
Food Safety and Inspection Service
For necessary expenses to carry out services authorized by the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act, including not to exceed $50,000 for representation allowances and for expenses pursuant to section 8 of the Act approved August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1766), [$1,010,689,000] $1,001,402,000; and in addition, $1,000,000 may be credited to this account from fees collected for the cost of laboratory accreditation as authorized by section 1327 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 138f): Provided, That funds provided for the Public Health Data Communication Infrastructure system shall remain available until expended: Provided further, That no fewer than 148 full-time equivalent positions shall be employed during fiscal year [2014] 2015 for purposes dedicated solely to inspections and enforcement related to the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act: [Provided further, That the Food Safety and Inspection Service shall continue implementation of section 11016 of Public Law 110–246:] Provided further, That this appropriation shall be available pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and repair of buildings and improvements, but the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the current replacement value of the building. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3700–0–1–554 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year Receipts: 0220 Fees, Food Safety Inspection User Fee Account- legislative proposal subject to PAYGO 4
0400 Total: Balances and collections 4
0799 Balance, end of year 4
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3700–0–1–554 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Salaries and expenses 975 1,015 1,001 0801 Reimbursable program 176 161 161
0900 Total new obligations 1,151 1,176 1,162
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 22 47 58 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 24 47 58 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1,056 1,011 1,001 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–4609] –1 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –79
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 976 1,011 1,001 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 185 176 176 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 15 1723 New and/or unobligated balance of spending authority from offsetting collections temporarily reduced –2
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 198 176 176 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,174 1,187 1,177 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,198 1,234 1,235 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 47 58 73
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 183 136 126 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,151 1,176 1,162 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 2 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,184 –1,186 –1,180 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –14
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 136 126 108 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –32 –45 –45 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –15 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 2
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –45 –45 –45 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 151 91 81 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 91 81 63
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1,174 1,187 1,177 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1,005 1,013 1,005 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 179 173 175
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1,184 1,186 1,180 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –3 –1 –1 4033 Non-Federal sources –185 –175 –175
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –188 –176 –176 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –15 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 3
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –12
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 974 1,011 1,001 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 996 1,010 1,004 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 974 1,011 1,001 4190 Outlays, net (total) 996 1,010 1,004
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5090 Unavailable balance, SOY: Offsetting collections 2 2 5091 Unavailable balance, EOY: Offsetting collections 2 2 2
The primary objective of the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is to ensure that meat, poultry, and egg products are wholesome, unadulterated, and properly labeled and packaged, as required by the Federal Meat Inspection Act, the Poultry Products Inspection Act, and the Egg Products Inspection Act. In carrying out this mission, FSIS oversight responsibility covers a significant percentage of American spending on food. Providing adequate resources for Federal food safety agencies is a priority of the Administration. The 2015 Budget proposes $1,001.4 million for inspection of meat, poultry and egg products, which is a $9.3 million decrease from the 2014 Enacted level. There is a decrease for implementation of new methods in poultry slaughter inspection. In addition, the budget proposes a performance based user fee, which will be charged to plants that have sample failures or require additional inspection activities due to regulatory non-compliance.
FEDERALLY FUNDED INSPECTION ACTIVITIES
1States with cooperative agreements which are operating programs.2Data must be collected over a number of years to chart national trends and estimate the incidence of foodborne illness and treatment.
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Federally inspected establishments: Slaughter Plants 10 10 10 Processing Plants 3,998 3,998 3,998 Combination slaughter and processing plants 1,076 1,076 1,076 Talmadge-Aiken plants 356 356 356 Import Establishments 119 119 119 Egg plants 85 85 85 Other plants 783 783 783 Federally inspected and passed production (millions of pounds): Meat Slaughter 48,413 48,413 48,413 Poultry Slaughter 57,408 57,408 57,408 Egg products 3,974 3,974 3,974 Import/export activity (millions of pounds): Meat and poultry imported 3,141 3,141 3,141 Meat and poultry exported 16,545 16,545 16,545 Intrastate inspection1 Intrastate inspection 27 27 27 Talmadge-Aiken inspection 9 9 9 Number of slaughter and/or processing plants (excludes exempt plants) 1,641 1,640 1,640 Compliance activities: Investigations and surveillance activities 13,038 13,750 14,000 Enforcement actions completed 1,332 1,350 1,365 Product Testing (samples analyzed): Food Chemistry 427 427 427 Food Microbiology 117,034 117,034 117,034 Chemical Residues 11,222 11,222 11,222 Antibiotic Residues 231,117 231,117 231,117 Pathology Samples 4,336 4,336 4,336 Egg Products: Food microbiology 1,523 1,523 1,523 Consumer Education and public outreach: Meat and poultry hotline calls received 67,505 67,500 67,500 Website visits 18,595,330 18,595,330 18,595,330 Electronic messages received 9,527 9,500 9,500 Publications distributed 649,752 650,000 650,000 E-mail alert service subscribers 139,417 150,000 160,000 Epidemiological Investigations: Cooperative efforts with State and public health offices 23 23 23 Illnesses reported and treated 2 1,280 1,280 1,280
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3700–0–1–554 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 517 535 516 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 14 14 14 11.5 Other personnel compensation 39 41 42
11.9 Total personnel compensation 570 590 572 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 210 215 210 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 2 1 6 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 33 39 39 22.0 Transportation of things 4 3 4 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 1 1 11 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 13 12 12 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.1 Advisory and assistance services 4 3 3 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 38 50 42 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 25 22 24 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 1 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 2 2 2 26.0 Supplies and materials 12 12 12 31.0 Equipment 10 11 10 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 49 51 51 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 975 1,015 1,001 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 175 161 161 99.5 Below reporting threshold 1
99.9 Total new obligations 1,151 1,176 1,162
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3700–0–1–554 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 9,158 9,360 9,098 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 23 23 23
Trust Funds
Expenses and Refunds, Inspection and Grading of Farm Products
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8137–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year Receipts: 0220 Deposits of Fees, Inspection and Grading of Farm Products, Food Safety and Quality Service 13 13 13
0400 Total: Balances and collections 13 13 13 Appropriations: 0500 Expenses and Refunds, Inspection and Grading of Farm Products –13 –13 –13
0799 Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8137–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Expenses and refunds, inspection and grading of farm products 11 13 13
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 3 5 5 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 13 13 13
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 13 13 13 1900 Budget authority (total) 13 13 13 1930 Total budgetary resources available 16 18 18 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 5 5 5
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 11 13 13 3020 Outlays (gross) –11 –13 –13
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 1 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 1 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 13 13 13 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 8 13 13 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 3
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 11 13 13 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 13 13 13 4190 Outlays, net (total) 11 13 13
Under authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, Federal meat and poultry inspection services are provided upon request and for a fee in cases where inspection is not mandated by statute. This service includes: certifying products for export beyond the requirements of export certificates; inspecting certain animals and poultry intended for human food where inspection is not required by statute, such as buffalo, rabbit, and quail; and inspecting products intended for animal consumption.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8137–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 5 6 6 11.5 Other personnel compensation 3 4 4
11.9 Total personnel compensation 8 10 10 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 3 3
99.0 Direct obligations 10 13 13 99.5 Below reporting threshold 1
99.9 Total new obligations 11 13 13
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–8137–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 81 81 81
Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration
Federal Funds
Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses of the Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, [$40,261,000] $44,017,000: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and repair of buildings and improvements, but the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the current replacement value of the building. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2400–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year Receipts: 0220 Fees, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards User Fee Account- legislative proposal subject to PAYGO 28
0400 Total: Balances and collections 28
0799 Balance, end of year 28
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2400–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Packers and stockyards program 20 22 24 0002 Grain regulatory program 16 18 20
0900 Total new obligations 36 40 44
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 3 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 40 40 44 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 37 40 44 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 3 3
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 3 3 1900 Budget authority (total) 37 43 47 1930 Total budgetary resources available 37 43 50 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 3 6
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 6 5 2 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 36 40 44 3020 Outlays (gross) –36 –43 –46 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 5 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 6 5 2 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 5 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 37 43 47 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 32 36 39 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 4 7 7
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 36 43 46 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –3 –3 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 37 40 44 4190 Outlays, net (total) 36 40 43
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration's (GIPSA) Grain Regulatory Program promotes and enforces the accurate and uniform application of the United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) and applicable provisions of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946. GIPSA identifies, evaluates, and implements new or improved techniques for measuring grain quality. GIPSA also establishes and updates testing and grading standards to facilitate the marketing of U.S. grain, oilseeds, and related products. GIPSA briefs foreign buyers, assesses foreign inspection and weighing techniques, and responds to foreign quality and quantity complaints.
GIPSA's Packers and Stockyards Program (P&SP) promotes fair business practices, financial integrity, and competitive environments to market livestock, meat, and poultry. Through its oversight activities, including monitoring programs, reviews, and investigations, P&SP fosters fair competition, provides payment protection, and guards against deceptive and fraudulent trade practices that affect the movement and price of meat animals and their products. P&SP's work protects consumers and members of the livestock, meat, and poultry industries. P&SP enforces the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act, which prohibits unfair, deceptive, and unjust discriminatory practices by market agencies, dealers, stockyards, packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers in the livestock, meat packing, and poultry industries. The P&S Act provides an important safety net for livestock producers and poultry growers in rural America. P&SP conducts routine and ongoing regulatory inspections and audits to assess whether subject entities are operating in compliance with the Act, and conducts investigations of potential P&S Act violations identified by either industry complaints or previous GIPSA regulatory inspections. The 2015 Budget requests $44 million, an increase of $3.76 million above the 2014 enacted level to purchase necessary equipment, including scientific equipment, supplies, and other support expenses.
MAIN WORKLOAD FACTORS
Grain Regulatory Program: 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
U.S. standards and factors (attribute tests) in effect at end of year 129 129 129 Standards reviews and factors in progress 7 6 6 Standards reviews and factors completed 4 3 4 On-site investigations 6 6 6 Designations renewed 17 16 16 Registration certificates issued 135 135 135
Packers and Stockyards Program:
Investigations 2842 3300 3500 Regulatory Activities 2202 2800 3000 Livestock market agencies/dealers registered 5855 5900 6000 Stockyards posted 1241 1150 1100 Slaughtering and processing packers subject to the Act (estimated) 4426 4000 3900 Meat distributors, brokers, and dealers subject to the Act (estimated) 2850 2825 2800 Poultry operations subject to the Act 136 130 130
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2400–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 23 21 21 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 6 7 7 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 4 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 2 1 1 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 6 6 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 31.0 Equipment 2 2 2
99.9 Total new obligations 36 40 44
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–2400–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 293 292 292 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 1 1
Limitation on Inspection and Weighing Services Expenses
Not to exceed $50,000,000 (from fees collected) shall be obligated during the current fiscal year for inspection and weighing services: Provided, That if grain export activities require additional supervision and oversight, or other uncontrollable factors occur, this limitation may be exceeded by up to 10 percent with notification to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4050–0–3–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0801 Limitation on inspection and weighing services 52 50 50
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 15 12 12 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 50 50 50 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 49 50 50 1930 Total budgetary resources available 64 62 62 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 12 12 12
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 6 5 5 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 52 50 50 3020 Outlays (gross) –53 –50 –50
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 5 5 5 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –7 –6 –6 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –6 –6 –6 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –1 –1 –1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –1 –1 –1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 49 50 50 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 48 40 40 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 5 10 10
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 53 50 50 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –10 4123 Non-Federal sources –40 –50 –50
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –50 –50 –50 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) 3 4190 Outlays, net (total) 3
The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) provides a uniform system for the inspection and weighing of grain. Services provided under this system are financed through a fee-supported revolving fund. Fee-supported programs include direct services, supervision activities and administrative functions. Direct services include official grain inspection and weighing by GIPSA employees at certain export ports as well as the inspection of U.S. grain shipped through Canada. GIPSA supervises the inspection and weighing activities performed by its own employees. FGIS supervises 53 official private and state agencies: 41 official private agencies and seven official state agencies that are designated to provide official inspection and/or weighing services in domestic markets; four official state agencies that are delegated to provide mandatory official export inspection and weighing services and designated to provide official domestic inspection and weighing services within the state; and one official state agency that is delegated to provide mandatory official export inspection and weighing services within the state. GIPSA provides an appeal service of original grain inspections and a registration system for the grain exporting firms. Through support from the Association of American Railroads and user fees, GIPSA conducts a railroad track scale testing program. In addition, GIPSA provides grading services, on request, for rice and grain related products under the authority of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946.
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Export grain inspected and/or weighed (million metric tons): By Federal personnel 57.8 74.3 74.3 By delegated states/official agencies 28.1 41.6 41.6 Quantity of grain inspected (official inspections) domestically (million metric tons) 144.4 213.7 213.7 Number of official grain inspections and reinspections: By Federal personnel 106,447 122,527 122,527 By delegated states/official agencies 2,886,562 3,197,498 3,197,498 Number of appeals (Grain, Rice, and Pulses) 3,346 3,030 3,030 Number of appeals to the Board of Appeals and Review (Grain, Rice, and Pulses) 280 266 266 Quantity of rice inspected (million metric tons) 3.5 3.8 3.8 Quantity of rice exports (million metric tons) 3.5 3.8 3.8
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4050–0–3–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Reimbursable obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 35 33 33 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 36 34 34 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 8 8 8 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 2 2 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 4 4 4 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 52 50 50
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–4050–0–3–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 359 371 371
Agricultural Marketing Service
Federal Funds
Marketing Services
For necessary expenses of the Agricultural Marketing Service, [$79,914,000] $82,963,000: Provided, That this appropriation shall be available pursuant to law (7 U.S.C. 2250) for the alteration and repair of buildings and improvements, but the cost of altering any one building during the fiscal year shall not exceed 10 percent of the current replacement value of the building.
Fees may be collected for the cost of standardization activities, as established by regulation pursuant to law (31 U.S.C. 9701).
Limitation on Administrative Expenses
Not to exceed [$60,435,000] $60,709,000 (from fees collected) shall be obligated during the current fiscal year for administrative expenses: Provided, That if crop size is understated and/or other uncontrollable events occur, the agency may exceed this limitation by up to 10 percent with notification to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2500–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Market news service 31 33 33 0002 Inspection and standardization 7 8 8 0003 Market protection and promotion 29 32 32 0004 Transportation and market development 6 7 10
0799 Total direct obligations 73 80 83 0801 Reimbursable program 90 64 64
0900 Total new obligations 163 144 147
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 37 48 83 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 39 48 83 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 79 80 83 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –5
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 74 80 83 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 35 30
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 35 30 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 87 64 64 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 13
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 100 64 64 1900 Budget authority (total) 174 179 177 1930 Total budgetary resources available 213 227 260 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –2 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 48 83 113
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 55 42 33 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 163 144 147 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 4 3020 Outlays (gross) –174 –153 –166 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –4
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 42 33 14 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –14 –18 –18 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –13 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 9
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –18 –18 –18 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 41 24 15 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 24 15 –4
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 174 144 147 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 105 135 137 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 61 13 15
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 166 148 152 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –41 –4 –4 4033 Non-Federal sources –55 –60 –60
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –96 –64 –64 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –13 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 9
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –4
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 74 80 83 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 70 84 88 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 35 30 Outlays, gross: 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 8 5 14 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 74 115 113 4190 Outlays, net (total) 78 89 102
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5000 Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value 1 5001 Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value 1
Agricultural Marketing Service activities assist producers and handlers of agricultural commodities by providing a variety of marketing-related services. These services continue to become more complex as the volume of agricultural commodities increases, as greater numbers of new processed commodities are developed, and as the agricultural market structure undergoes extensive changes. Marketing changes include increased concentration in food retailing, direct buying, decentralization of processing, growth of interregional competition, vertical integration, and contract farming.
The 2015 Budget requests $82,963,000 for Marketing Services, approximately $3 million above the 2014 enacted level. The individual Marketing Services activities include:
Market news service._The market news program provides the agricultural community with information pertaining to the movement of agricultural products. This nationwide service provides daily reports on the supply, demand, and price of over 700 commodities on domestic and foreign markets.
Inspection, grading and standardization._Nationally uniform standards of quality for agricultural products are established and applied to specific lots of products to: promote confidence between buyers and sellers; reduce hazards in marketing due to misunderstandings and disputes arising from the use of nonstandard descriptions; and encourage better preparation of uniform quality products for market. Grading services are provided on request for cotton and tobacco.
Quarterly inspection of egg handlers and hatcheries is conducted to ensure the proper disposition of shell eggs unfit for human consumption.MARKET NEWS PROGRAM
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Percentage of reports released on time 96% 95% 95%
COTTON AND TOBACCO USER FEE PROGRAM
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cotton classed (bales in millions) 15.9 12.7 13 Domestic tobacco graded (million pounds) 142.5 109.2 120 Imported tobacco inspected (million kilograms) 72.9 66.4 65
FEDERALLY FUNDED INSPECTION AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
States and Commonwealths with cooperative agreements 30 30 30 Percentage of noncomplying shell egg lots that are reprocessed or diverted 100% 100% 100%
STANDARDIZATION ACTIVITIES
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
International and U.S. standards in effect, end of fiscal year 684 692 706 Number of commodities covered 298 298 302
Market protection and promotion._This program consists of: 1) the research and promotion programs which are designed to improve the competitive position and expand markets for cotton, eggs and egg products, honey, pork, beef, dairy products, potatoes, watermelons, mushrooms, soybeans, fluid milk, popcorn, blueberries, avocados, lamb, mangos and peanuts; 2) the Federal Seed Act; and 3) the administration of the Capper-Volstead Act and the Agricultural Fair Practices Act.
The Pesticide Data program develops comprehensive, statistically defensible information on pesticide residues in food to improve government dietary risk procedures.
Federal seed inspectors conduct tests on seed samples to help ensure truthful labeling of agricultural and vegetable seeds sold in interstate commerce.
The Capper-Volstead Act and the Agricultural Fair Practices Act protect producers against discriminatory practices by handlers, permit producers to engage in cooperative efforts, and ensure that such cooperatives do not engage in practices that monopolize or restrain trade.
The National Organic Program certifies that organically produced food products meet national standards.MARKET PROTECTION AND PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Pesticide data program (PDP): Number of children's food commodities included in PDP 21 20 20 Number of compounds reported by PDP labs 411 411 411 Seed Act: Interstate investigations: Completed 261 287 315 Pending 273 300 330 Seed samples tested 1914 2105 2315 Percentage of cases submitted that are completed 100% 100% 100% Plant Variety Protection Act: Number of applications received 491 450 450 Certificates of protection issued and abandoned 590 760 750 Percentage of board budgets and marketing plans approved within time frame goal 100% 100% 100% Country of Origin Labeling Retail compliance reviews 2061 3000 3000 Complaints investigated 14 12 12 State and Commonwealths with cooperative agreements 49 20 20
Transportation and Market Development._This program is designed to enhance the marketing of domestic agricultural commodities by conducting research into more efficient marketing methods and by providing technical assistance to areas interested in improving their food distribution facilities, and by helping to ensure that the Nation's transportation systems will adequately serve the needs of agriculture and rural areas of the United States.
WHOLESALE MARKET DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Number of projects completed 12 12 15
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES ACTIVITIES
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Number of projects completed 16 14 13
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2500–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 32 31 31 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1 11.5 Other personnel compensation 3 3
11.9 Total personnel compensation 33 35 35 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 10 11 11 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 2 2 23.2 Rental payments to others 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 1 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 16 17 20 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 8 10 10 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 73 80 83 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 90 64 64
99.9 Total new obligations 163 144 147
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–2500–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 402 433 433 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 405 448 448
Payments to States and Possessions
For payments to departments of agriculture, bureaus and departments of markets, and similar agencies for marketing activities under section 204(b) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1623(b)), [$1,363,000] $1,235,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2501–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Payments to states and possessions 1 1 1 0002 Specialty crop block grants 52 73 73 0003 Modernization Technology Upgrade for NOP 5
0900 Total new obligations 53 79 74
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1 1 1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 1 1 1 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Transferred from other accounts for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program [12–4336] 52 73 73 1221 Transferred from other accounts for the Modernization Technology Upgrade [12–4336] 5
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 52 78 73 1900 Budget authority (total) 53 79 74 1930 Total budgetary resources available 53 79 74
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 128 126 149 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 53 79 74 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –55 –56 –63 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 126 149 160 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 128 126 149 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 126 149 160
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1 1 1 Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 5 1 1 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 52 78 73 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 49 55 62
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 50 55 62 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 53 79 74 4190 Outlays, net (total) 55 56 63
Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program grants are made on a matching fund basis to State departments of agriculture to carry out specifically approved value-added programs designed to spotlight local marketing initiatives and enhance marketing efficiency. Under this activity, specialists work with farmers, marketing firms, and other agencies in solving marketing problems and in using research results.
Specialty Crop Block Grant-Farm Bill grants are block grants made to State departments of agriculture to enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2501–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 1 1 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 53 77 72
99.9 Total new obligations 53 79 74
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–2501–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 2 13 13
Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Fund
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5070–0–2–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 1 Receipts: 0200 License Fees and Defaults, Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Fund 11 12 12
0400 Total: Balances and collections 11 12 13 Appropriations: 0500 Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Fund –12 –11 –11 0501 Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act Fund 1
0599 Total appropriations –11 –11 –11
0799 Balance, end of year 1 2
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5070–0–2–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act 10 11 11
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 7 8 8 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 12 11 11 1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 11 11 11 1930 Total budgetary resources available 18 19 19 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 8 8 8
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 10 11 11 3020 Outlays (gross) –10 –12 –11
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 11 11 11 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 5 10 10 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 5 2 1
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 10 12 11 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 11 11 11 4190 Outlays, net (total) 10 12 11
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5000 Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value 1 5001 Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value 1
License fees are deposited in this special fund and are used to meet the costs of administering the Perishable Agricultural Commodities and the Produce Agency Acts (7 U.S.C. 491–497, 499a-499s).
The Acts are intended to ensure equitable treatment to farmers and others in the marketing of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. Commission merchants, dealers, and brokers handling these products in interstate and foreign commerce are licensed. Complaints of violations are investigated and violations dealt with by: a) informal agreements between the two parties; b) formal decisions involving payment of reparation awards; c) suspension or revocation of license and/or publication of the facts; or d) monetary penalty in lieu of license suspension or revocation.
The Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act requires traders to have trust assets on hand to meet their obligations to fruit and vegetable suppliers. To preserve their trust and establish their rights ahead of other creditors, unpaid suppliers file notice with both the Department and their debtors that payment is due. The Act provides permanent authority to the Secretary of Agriculture to set license and reparation complaint filing fees.
PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES ACT ACTIVITIES
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Percentage of informal reparation complaints completed within time frame goal 90% 90% 90%
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5070–0–2–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 6 6 6 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 2 3 3
99.9 Total new obligations 10 11 11
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–5070–0–2–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 71 77 77
Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (Section 32)
(including transfers of funds)
Funds available under section 32 of the Act of August 24, 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c), shall be used only for commodity program expenses as authorized therein, including up to $500,000 to pay for eligible small businesses' first pre-award audits, and other related operating expenses, except for: (1) transfers to the Department of Commerce as authorized by the Fish and Wildlife Act of August 8, 1956; (2) transfers otherwise provided in this Act; and (3) not more than [$20,056,000] $20,317,000 for formulation and administration of marketing agreements and orders pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 and the Agricultural Act of 1961. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5209–0–2–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 17,450 18,221 19,724 Receipts: 0200 30 Percent of Customs Duties, Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income and Supply (section 32) 9,516 10,639 11,368 0240 General Fund Payment, Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (section 32) 1 1
0299 Total receipts and collections 9,516 10,640 11,369
0400 Total: Balances and collections 26,966 28,861 31,093 Appropriations: 0500 Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (section 32) 203 0501 Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (section 32) –8,990 –9,211 –9,715 0502 Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (section 32) –219 –314 –119 0503 Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (section 32) 150 269 0504 Funds for Strengthening Markets, Income, and Supply (section 32) 314 119 122
0599 Total appropriations –8,745 –9,137 –9,509
0799 Balance, end of year 18,221 19,724 21,584
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5209–0–2–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Child nutrition program purchases 465 465 465 0002 Emergency surplus removal 200 98 179 0004 State option contract 5 5 0005 Removal of defective commodities 3 3 0006 Disaster Relief 4 5 5 0007 2008 Farm Bill Specialty Crop Purchases 53 206 206 0008 Small Business Support 1
0091 Subtotal, Commodity program payments 722 782 864 0101 Administrative expenses 46 55 55
0192 Total direct program 768 837 919
0799 Total direct obligations 768 837 919 0811 Reimbursable program 1 1 1
0900 Total new obligations 769 838 920
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 4
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 4 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1132 Appropriations temporarily reduced –203
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) –203 Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 8,990 9,211 9,715 1203 Appropriation (previously unavailable) 219 314 119 1220 Transferred to Food and Nutrition Service [12–3539] –7,871 –8,170 –8,459 1220 Transferred to Department of Commerce [13–5139] –131 –130 –131 1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –150 –269 1234 Appropriations precluded from obligation –314 –119 –122
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 743 837 1,122 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 23 1 1 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 22 1 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 765 838 920 1930 Total budgetary resources available 769 838 920
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 29 24 21 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 769 838 920 3020 Outlays (gross) –770 –841 –920 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –4
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 24 21 21 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –1 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 28 24 21 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 24 21 21
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross –203 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority –203 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 765 838 1,123 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 754 818 1,113 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 16 23 10
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 770 841 1,123 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –23 –1 –1 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) 743 837 1,122 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) 747 840 1,122 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 743 837 919 4190 Outlays, net (total) 747 840 919
The Agriculture Appropriations Act of 1935 (7 U.S.C. 612c) established the Section 32 program which provides that 30 percent of U.S. Customs receipts for each calendar year are transferred to this account within the Department of Agriculture. The purpose of the Section 32 program is three-fold: to encourage the exportation of agricultural commodities and products, to encourage domestic consumption of agricultural products by diverting them, and to reestablish farmers' purchasing power by making payments in connection with the normal production of any agricultural commodity for domestic consumption. There is also a requirement that the funds available under Section 32 shall be principally devoted to perishable agricultural commodities (e.g., fruits and vegetables). Program funds are used for a variety of purposes in support of the three primary purposes specified in the program's authorizing legislation. Funds may be used to stabilize market conditions through purchasing surplus commodities which are in turn, distributed to nutrition assistance programs. Program funds are also used to purchase commodities that are distributed to schools as part of Child Nutrition Programs entitlements. Furthermore, funds are transferred to the Food and Nutrition Service for commodity purchases under section 6 of the National School Lunch Act and other authorities specified in the Child Nutrition Programs statutes.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5209–0–2–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 14 18 18 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 4 5 5 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 22.0 Transportation of things 1 5 5 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 1 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 10 18 19 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 21 25 26 26.0 Supplies and materials: Grants of commodities to States 714 762 842 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 768 837 919 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 1 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 769 838 920
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–5209–0–2–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 160 172 172 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 9 9 9
Trust Funds
Expenses and Refunds, Inspection and Grading of Farm Products
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8015–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 2 Receipts: 0220 Deposits of Fees, Inspection and Grading of Farm Products, AMS 149 155 154 0240 Payments from General Fund, Wool Research, Development, and Promotion Trust Fund 2 2 2
0299 Total receipts and collections 151 157 156
0400 Total: Balances and collections 151 157 158 Appropriations: 0500 Expenses and Refunds, Inspection and Grading of Farm Products –151 –155 –156
0799 Balance, end of year 2 2
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8015–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Dairy products 6 7 7 0002 Fruits and vegetables 62 65 65 0003 Meat grading 31 32 32 0004 Poultry products 43 35 35 0005 Miscellaneous agricultural commodities 14 30 30
0900 Total new obligations 156 169 169
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 68 70 70 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 5
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 73 70 70 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 151 155 156 1221 Appropriations Farm Bill (AMA SPM,and NOCS) transferred from other accts [12–4336] 2 14 13
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 153 169 169 1930 Total budgetary resources available 226 239 239 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 70 70 70
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 28 19 47 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 156 169 169 3020 Outlays (gross) –160 –141 –169 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –5
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 19 47 47 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 28 19 47 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 19 47 47
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 153 169 169 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 69 118 118 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 91 23 51
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 160 141 169 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 153 169 169 4190 Outlays, net (total) 160 141 169
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5000 Total investments, SOY: Federal securities: Par value 2 5001 Total investments, EOY: Federal securities: Par value 2
Expenses and refunds, inspection and grading of farm products._The Agricultural Marketing Service's commodity grading programs provide grading, examination, and certification services for a wide variety of fresh and processed food commodities using federally approved grade standards and purchase specifications. Commodities graded include poultry, livestock, meat, dairy products, and fresh and processed fruits and vegetables. These programs use official grade standards which reflect the relative quality of a particular food commodity based on laboratory testing and characteristics such as taste, color, weight, and physical condition. Producers voluntarily request grading and certification services which are provided on a fee for service basis.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8015–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 72 76 76 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 6 8 8 11.5 Other personnel compensation 11 11 11
11.9 Total personnel compensation 89 95 95 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 26 29 29 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 2 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 9 4 4 23.2 Rental payments to others 1 2 2 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 5 4 4 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 8 7 7 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 8 9 9 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 2 2 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 6 16 16
99.9 Total new obligations 156 169 169
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–8015–0–7–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 1,318 1,341 1,341
Milk Market Orders Assessment Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8412–0–8–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0801 Administration 45 47 49 0802 Marketing service 8 8 8
0900 Total new obligations 53 55 57
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 53 55 57
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 53 55 57 1900 Budget authority (total) 53 55 57 1930 Total budgetary resources available 53 55 57
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 53 55 57 3020 Outlays (gross) –53 –55 –57
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 53 55 57 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 53 55 57 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –53 –55 –57
The Secretary of Agriculture is authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended under certain conditions to issue Federal milk marketing orders establishing minimum prices which handlers are required to pay for milk purchased from producers. There are currently 10 Federally-sanctioned milk market orders in operation.
Market administrators are appointed by the Secretary and are responsible for carrying out the terms of specific marketing orders. Their operating expenses, partly financed by assessments on regulated handlers and partly by deductions from producers, are reported to the Agricultural Marketing Service. The majority of these funds are collected and deposited in checking and savings accounts in local banks, and disbursed directly by the market administrator. A portion of the funds collected are invested in securities such as certificates of deposit.
Expenses of local offices are met from an administrative fund and a marketing service fund, which are prescribed in each order. The administrative fund is derived from prorated handler assessments. The marketing service fund of the individual order disseminates market information to producers who are not members of a qualified cooperative. It also provides for the verification of the weights, sampling, and testing of milk from these producers. The cost of these services is borne by such producers.
The maximum rates for administrative assessment and for marketing services are set forth in each order and adjustments below these rates are made from time to time upon recommendations by the market administrator and upon approval of the Agricultural Marketing Service to provide reserves at about a six month operating level. Upon termination of any order, the statute provides for distributing the proceeds from net assets pro rata to contributing handlers or producers, as the case may be.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8412–0–8–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Reimbursable obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 29 31 32 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 30 33 34 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 10 10 10 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 3 3 3 23.2 Rental payments to others 4 4 4 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 2 31.0 Equipment 2 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 53 55 57
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–8412–0–8–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 366 366 366
Risk Management Agency
Federal Funds
[Risk Management Agency] RMA Salaries and Expenses
For necessary expenses of the Risk Management Agency, [$71,496,000] $76,779,000: Provided, That not to exceed $1,000 shall be available for official reception and representation expenses, as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 1506(i). (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2707–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Administrative and operating expenses 69 71 77
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 75 71 77 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –6
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 69 71 77 1930 Total budgetary resources available 69 71 77
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 17 12 12 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 69 71 77 3020 Outlays (gross) –73 –71 –76 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 12 12 13 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 17 12 12 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 12 12 13
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 69 71 77 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 59 57 62 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 14 14 14
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 73 71 76 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 69 71 77 4190 Outlays, net (total) 73 71 76
The Risk Management Agency (RMA) was established under provisions of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (1996 Act), P.L. 104–127, approved April 4, 1996. RMA is responsible for administration and oversight of the crop insurance program as authorized under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.) . This account includes resources to maintain ongoing operations of the Federal crop insurance program and other functions assigned to RMA such as risk management education. The 2015 Budget requests $76.779 million, of which $2.265 million will be utilized for additional compliance and other activities related to the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act (IPERA).
The Federal crop insurance program is delivered through private insurance companies. Certain administrative expenses incurred by the companies are reimbursed through mandatory funding that is reflected in the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund account. The funding in this account appropriately covers administrative activities for RMA where mandatory funding is not available and cannot be funded with funds from the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund account.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2707–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 40 43 45 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 41 44 46 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 12 12 12 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 23.2 Rental payments to others 3 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 14 14 14
99.9 Total new obligations 69 71 77
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–2707–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 446 455 467
Corporations
The following corporations and agencies are hereby authorized to make expenditures, within the limits of funds and borrowing authority available to each such corporation or agency and in accord with law, and to make contracts and commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations as provided by section 104 of the Government Corporation Control Act as may be necessary in carrying out the programs set forth in the budget for the current fiscal year for such corporation or agency, except as hereinafter provided. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund
For payments as authorized by section 516 of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1516), such sums as may be necessary, to remain available until expended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4085–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Indemnities 10,818 7,240 6,105 0002 Delivery Expenses 1,349 1,315 1,334 0003 Underwriting Gains 1,343 1,062 0004 Federal Crop Insurance Act Initiatives 39 62 62
0799 Total direct obligations 12,206 9,960 8,563 0801 Reimbursable program - indemnities 8,789 4,513 3,815 0802 Reimbursable program - program related IT 20 20 20
0899 Total reimbursable obligations 8,809 4,533 3,835
0900 Total new obligations 21,015 14,493 12,398
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 564 565 565 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 565 565 565 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 12,208 9,963 8,667 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–0502] –5 –5 –5 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 6 6 6 1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –3 –4
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 12,206 9,960 8,668 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 8,809 4,533 3,835
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 8,809 4,533 3,835 1900 Budget authority (total) 21,015 14,493 12,503 1930 Total budgetary resources available 21,580 15,058 13,068 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 565 565 670
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3,235 1,706 2,954 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 21,015 14,493 12,398 3020 Outlays (gross) –22,543 –13,245 –12,568 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1,706 2,954 2,784 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 3,235 1,706 2,954 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1,706 2,954 2,784
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 21,015 14,493 12,503 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 19,439 11,624 12,070 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 3,104 1,621 498
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 22,543 13,245 12,568 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –8,809 –4,533 –3,835 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 12,206 9,960 8,668 4190 Outlays, net (total) 13,734 8,712 8,733
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5092 Unavailable balance, SOY: Appropriations 3 7 5093 Unavailable balance, EOY: Appropriations 3 7 7
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Enacted/requested: Budget Authority 12,206 9,960 8,668 Outlays 13,734 8,712 8,733 Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO: Budget Authority –691 Outlays –691 Total: Budget Authority 12,206 9,960 7,977 Outlays 13,734 8,712 8,042
The Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC) is a wholly owned government corporation created February 16, 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1501.). FCIC is administered by the Risk Management Agency (RMA), and provides economic stability to agriculture through crop insurance. The Federal crop insurance program includes products providing crop yield and revenue insurance, pasture, rangeland forage, and livestock insurance, as well as other educational and risk mitigation initiatives/tools. The Federal crop insurance program provides farmers with a risk management program that protects against agricultural production losses due to unavoidable causes such as drought, excessive moisture, hail, wind, lightning, and insects. In addition to these causes, revenue insurance programs are available to protect against loss of revenue. Federal crop insurance is provided through private insurance companies that market and service policies. Federal crop insurance is available for more than 350 different commodities in over 3,066 counties covering all 50 states, and Puerto Rico. For the 2013 Crop Year, there were 1.2 million policies written with over $11 billion in premiums.
The 2015 Budget requests funding to support $12.5 billion in obligations, a decrease of over $2 billion from the 2014 estimated obligations of $14.5 billion. For the Budget, 2015 funding level estimates and out are based on a 1.0 loss ratio, which is the statutory target loss ratio used for estimating future crop insurance costs.
The minimum level of coverage is Catastrophic (CAT) crop insurance, which compensates the farmer for losses exceeding 50 percent of the individual's average yield at 55 percent of the expected market price; the premium is entirely subsidized. The cost to the producer for CAT coverage is an annual administrative fee of $300 per crop per county.
Additional coverage is available to producers and is commonly referred to as "buy-up" coverage. Policyholders can elect to be paid up to 100 percent of the market price established by FCIC for each unit of production their actual yield is less than the individual yield guarantee. Premium rates for additional coverage depend on the level of protection selected and vary from crop to crop and county to county. Producers are assessed a fee of $30 per crop, per county, in addition to a share of the premium. The additional levels of insurance coverage are more attractive to farmers due to availability of optional units, other policy provisions not available with CAT coverage, and the ability to obtain a level of protection that permits them to use crop insurance as loan collateral and to achieve greater financial security.
Revenue protection for specified products is provided by extending traditional crop insurance protection, based on actual production history, to include price variability based on futures market prices. Producers have a choice of revenue protection (protection against loss of revenue caused by low prices, low yields, or a combination of both) or yield protection (protection for production losses only) within one Basic Provision and the applicable Crop Provision.
The following table illustrates Crop Year statistics as of September 30, 2013. Crop Year is generally all activity for crops from July 1-June 30 of a given year. For the 2013 Crop Year the data includes actuals through mid-February of 2014.
2013 est. 2014 est. 2015 est.
Number of States 50 50 50 Number of counties 3,066 3,066 3,066 Insurance in force (millions) 123,092 104,831 89,791 Insured acreage (millions) 295 298 277
Producer premium (millions) 4,480 3,781 3,211 Premium subsidy (millions) 7,245 6,138 5,225
Total premium (millions) 11,725 9,920 8,436
Indemnities (millions) 10,318 9,920 8,436 Loss ratio .88 1.00 1.00
Financing._The Corporation is authorized under the Federal Crop Insurance Act, as amended, to use funds from the issuance of capital stock which provides working capital for the Corporation.
Receipts, which are for deposit to this fund, mainly come from premiums paid by farmers. The principal payments from this fund are for indemnities to insured farmers, and administrative expenses for approved insurance providers.
Premium subsidies are authorized by section 508(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act, as amended, and are received through appropriations.
The following table illustrates premium subsidies and indemnities for all crop years as expected to occur during the period of October 1-September 30 for fiscal years 2014 and 2015 . The 2014 figures on the table represent actuals through mid-February 2014.PREMIUM AND SUBSIDY [In millions of dollars]
2014 est. 2015 est.
Premiums: Additional coverage premium subsidy 6,982 5,862 Catastrophic coverage premium subsidy 258 243
Subtotal, premium subsidy 7,240 6,105 Producer premium 4,513 3,815
Total premiums 11,753 9,920
Indemnities: Additional coverage 10,120 9,677 Catastrophic coverage 198 243
Total indemnities 10,318 9,920
NET INCOME OR LOSS (-) ON INSURANCE OPERATIONS [In millions of dollars]
1Figures reflect delivery expenses borne by the Fund in accordance with the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, P.L. 110–246.
2014 est. 2015 est.
Producer premium less indemnities –5,805 –6,105 Interest expense, net 0 0 Delivery expenses –1,315 –1,334 Other income or expense, net (CAT fees) 53 53 Federal Crop Insurance Act Initiatives –62 –62 Reinsurance underwriting gain (+) or loss (-) –1,343 –1,136
Net income or loss (-) –8,472 –8,584
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4085–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 3,613 1,957 1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables, net 5,540 568
1999 Total assets 9,153 2,525 LIABILITIES: 2105 Federal liabilities: Other 1 Non-Federal liabilities: 2201 Accounts payable 1,330 1,334 2207 Other 20,821 7,849
2999 Total liabilities 22,152 9,183 NET POSITION: 3100 Unexpended appropriations 564 605 3300 Cumulative results of operations –13,563 –7,263
3999 Total net position –12,999 –6,658
4999 Total liabilities and net position 9,153 2,525
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4085–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.2 Other services-Agriculture Risk Protection Act of 2000 Initiatives 39 62 62 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 1,349 2,658 2,396 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities (reinsured buyup) 10,818 7,240 6,105
99.0 Direct obligations 12,206 9,960 8,563 Reimbursable obligations: 42.0 Insurance claims, indemnities and program related IT 8,809 4,533 3,835 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 8,809 4,533 3,835
99.9 Total new obligations 21,015 14,493 12,398
Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Fund
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4085–4–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation –691
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) –691 1900 Budget authority (total) –691 1930 Total budgetary resources available –691 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year –691
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3020 Outlays (gross) 691
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 691 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 691
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross –691 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority –691 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –691 4190 Outlays, net (total) –691
As part of the President's commitment to fiscal responsibility the 2015 Budget includes five proposals:
1. Establish a reasonable rate of return to participating crop insurance companies. A USDA commissioned study found that when compared to other private companies, crop insurance companies' return should be around 12 percent, but it is currently expected to be 14 percent. The Administration is proposing to lower the crop insurance companies' return on retained premium to meet the 12 percent target. This proposal is expected to save about $1.2 billion over 10 years.
2. Reduce the reimbursement rate of administrative and operating expenses. The current cap on administrative expenses to be paid to participating crop insurance companies is based on the 2010 premiums, which were among the highest ever. A more appropriate level for the cap would be based on 2006 premiums, neutralizing the spike in commodity prices over the last four years, but not harming the delivery system. The Administration, therefore, proposes setting the cap at $0.9 billion adjusted annually for inflation. This proposal is expected to save about $2.9 billion over 10 years.
3. Lower the subsidy paid for producer premium by 3 percentage points for policies where the Government subsidizes more than 50 percent of the premium. Producers with policies whose premium subsidies are 50 percent or less would not be affected by this change. Currently the government subsidizes buy-up coverage at 60 percent on average. That level of a subsidy is no longer needed to boost or sustain participation. Participation has increased substantially in recent years and farmers have, by now, incorporated crop insurance into their business model. With that level of participation, the reduced premium levels will still provide a level of subsidy sufficient to incentivize participation, and the safety net will remain intact. This proposal is expected to save about $3.8 billion over 10 years.
4. Reduce premium subsidy by 4 percentage points for revenue coverage that provides protection for upward price movements at harvest time. Producers will be able to continue to purchase affordable revenue coverage for potential upward price changes that may occur at time of harvest. This type of revenue coverage is the most expensive and provides producers with coverage that can fluctuate depending on price movement at time of harvest. The ability to have increased harvest price coverage seamlessly integrated into a crop insurance policy presents a convenience that approximates certain revenue protection available through private sector markets, and this proposal would shift more of the cost of this enhanced coverage from the taxpayer to the insured party, while still maintaining the availability and integrity of the policy. This proposal is expected to save about $6.3 billion over 10 years.
5. Rescind the authority for the funding of a pilot program for Wild Salmon (Section 523(a) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act) saving $10 million over 10 years.
Farm Service Agency
Federal Funds
Salaries and Expenses
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses of the Farm Service Agency, [$1,177,926,000] $1,139,323,000: Provided, That the Secretary is authorized to use the services, facilities, and authorities (but not the funds) of the Commodity Credit Corporation to make program payments for all programs administered by the Agency: Provided further, That other funds made available to the Agency for authorized activities may be advanced to and merged with this account: Provided further, That funds made available to county committees shall remain available until expended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0600–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Conservation 291 301 291 0002 Income support 806 852 823 0005 Commodity operations 10 25 25
0300 Subtotal, direct program 1,107 1,178 1,139
0799 Total direct obligations 1,107 1,178 1,139 0801 Farm loans 288 307 307 0802 Other programs 118 92 89
0899 Total reimbursable obligations 406 399 396
0900 Total new obligations 1,513 1,577 1,535
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 22 20 20 1012 Unobligated balance transfers between expired and unexpired accounts 20 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 44 20 20 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1,208 1,178 1,139 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –93
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 1,115 1,178 1,139 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 413 399 396 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –2
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 411 399 396 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,526 1,577 1,535 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,570 1,597 1,555 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –37 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 20 20 20
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 280 209 186 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,513 1,577 1,535 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 20 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,571 –1,600 –1,541 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –31
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 209 186 180 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –62 –41 –41 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 2 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 19
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –41 –41 –41 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 218 168 145 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 168 145 139
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1,526 1,577 1,535 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1,337 1,389 1,353 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 234 211 188
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1,571 1,600 1,541 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –436 –399 –396 4033 Non-Federal sources –2
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –438 –399 –396 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 2 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 25
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 27
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 1,115 1,178 1,139 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 1,133 1,201 1,145 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,115 1,178 1,139 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,133 1,201 1,145
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) was established October 3, 1994, pursuant to the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, P.L. 103–354. The Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 was amended on April 4, 1996, by the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (1996 Act), P.L. 104–127. The FSA administers a variety of activities, such as farm income support programs through various loans and payments; the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP); the Emergency Conservation Program; the Hazardous Waste Management Program; the Commodity Operation Programs including the warehouse examination function; farm ownership, farm operating, emergency disaster, and other loan programs; and the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP), which provides crop loss protection for growers of many crops for which crop insurance is not available. FSA also assists in the administration of several conservation cost-share programs financed by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), including the Grasslands Reserve Program (GRP). In addition, FSA currently provides certain administrative support services to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) and to the Risk Management Agency (RMA). The authority for most FSA programs is continued in the 2014 Farm Bill, the Agricultural Act of 2014.
This consolidated administrative expenses account includes funds to cover expenses of programs administered by, and functions assigned to, FSA. The funds consist of a direct appropriation, transfers from program loan accounts under credit reform procedures, user fees, and advances and reimbursements from other sources. This is a consolidated account for administrative expenses of national, regional, State, and county offices. The 2015 Budget decreases the direct appropriation by $38.6 million and decreases the transfers by $0.2 million, providing about $1.4 billion in total .
USDA's FSA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Rural Development offices act as separate franchises, with offices often located adjacent to each other. Prior efforts to improve the efficiency of USDA's county-based offices have resulted in significant co-location and introduction of new information technology to simplify customer transactions.
Farm programs._These programs provide an economic safety net through farm income support to eligible producers, cooperatives, and associations to help improve the economic stability and viability of the agricultural sector and to ensure the production of an adequate and reasonably priced supply of food and fiber. Activities of the Agency include providing direct and counter-cyclical and average crop revenue election payments, providing marketing assistance loans and loan deficiency payments enabling recipients to continue farming operations without marketing their product immediately after harvest, and providing a financial safety net to eligible producers when natural disasters adversely affect their farming operation. These programs range from covering losses of grazing under the Livestock Forage Disaster Program, orchard trees and nursery to help replant or rehabilitate trees under the Tree Assistance Program, crop production and quality under the Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments Program, production under the Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program, livestock under the Livestock Indemnity Program, livestock, honeybees and farm raised fish for losses that are not covered under the previously listed programs under the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees, and Farm Raised Fish.
Farm program activities include the following functions dealing with the administration of programs carried out through the farmer committee system of the FSA: (a) developing program regulations and procedures; (b) collecting and compiling basic data for individual farms; (c) establishing individual farm base acres for farm planting history; (d) notifying producers of established base acres and farm planting histories; (e) conducting referendums and certifying results; (f) accepting farmer certifications and checking compliance for specific purposes; (g) processing commodity loan documents and issuing checks; (h) processing price loss coverage and agricultural risk coverage payments and issuing checks; (i) certifying payment eligibility and monitoring payment limitations; and (j) processing farm storage facility loans and issuing checks.Conservation and environment._These programs assist agricultural producers and landowners in implementing practices to conserve soil, water, air, and wildlife resources on America's farmland and ranches to help protect the human and natural environment. Objectives of the Agency include improving environmental quality, protecting natural resources, and enhancing habitat for fish and wildlife, including threatened and endangered species; providing Emergency Conservation Program funding for farmers and ranchers to rehabilitate damaged farmland and for carrying out emergency conservation measures during periods of severe drought or flooding; protecting the public health of communities through implementation of the Hazardous Waste Management Program; and implementing contracting, financial reporting, and other administrative operations processes. These activities include: (a) processing producer requests for conservation cost-sharing and issuing conservation reserve rental payments; and (b) transferring funds to the Natural Resources Conservation Service and other agencies for other conservation programs.
Commodity operations._This activity includes: (a) overall management of CCC-owned commodities; (b) purchasing commodities; (c) donating commodities; (d) selling commodities; (e) accounting for loans and commodities; and (f) commercial warehouse activities, which include improving the effectiveness and efficiency of FSA's commodity acquisition, procurement, storage, and distribution activities to support domestic and international food assistance programs and administering the U.S. Warehouse Act (USWA). FSA provides for the examination of warehouses licensed under the USWA and non-licensed warehouses storing CCC-owned or pledged commodities. Examiners perform periodic examinations of the facilities and the warehouse records to ensure protection of depositors against potential losses of the stored commodities and to ensure compliance with the USWA and any CCC storage agreements.
Farm loans (reimbursable)._Provides for administering the direct and guaranteed loan programs covered under the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund (ACIF). Objectives of the Agency include improving the economic viability of farmers and ranchers, reducing losses in direct loan programs, responding to loan making and servicing requests, and maximizing financial and technical assistance to underserved groups. Activities include reviewing applications, servicing the loan portfolio, and providing technical assistance and guidance to borrowers. Funding for farm loan administrative expenses is transferred to this consolidated account from the ACIF. Appropriations representing subsidy amounts necessary to support the individual program loan levels under Federal Credit Reform are made to the ACIF account.
Other reimbursable activities._FSA collects a fee or is reimbursed for performing a variety of services for other Federal agencies, CCC, industry, and others, including certain administrative support services for the Risk Management Agency and the Foreign Agricultural Service, and for county office services provided to Federal and non-Federal entities, including a variety of services to producers.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0600–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 163 153 152 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 49 44 43 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 7 4 4 22.0 Transportation of things 2 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 9 6 34 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 240 310 305 26.0 Supplies and materials 2 2 2 31.0 Equipment 4 3 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 630 655 598
99.0 Direct obligations 1,107 1,178 1,139 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 406 399 396
99.9 Total new obligations 1,513 1,577 1,535
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0600–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 2,075 1,814 1,533 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 2,174 2,622 2,859
State Mediation Grants
For grants pursuant to section 502(b) of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, as amended (7 U.S.C. 5101–5106), [$3,782,000] $3,404,000. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0170–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 State mediation grants 4 4 3
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 4 4 3
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 4 4 3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 4 4 3 1930 Total budgetary resources available 4 4 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 4 4 3 3020 Outlays (gross) –4 –4 –3
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 1 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 1 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 4 4 3 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 2 1 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 2 2
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 4 4 3 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 4 4 3 4190 Outlays, net (total) 4 4 3
This grant program is authorized by Title V of the Agricultural Credit Act of 1987, P.L. 100–233, as amended. Originally designed to address agricultural credit disputes, the program was expanded by the Federal Crop Insurance Reform and Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (P.L. 103–354) to include other agricultural issues such as wetland determinations, conservation compliance, rural water loan programs, grazing on National Forest System lands, and pesticide use. Grants are made to States whose agricultural mediation programs have been certified by the Farm Service Agency. A grant will not exceed 80 percent of the total fiscal year funds that a qualifying State requires to operate and administer its agricultural mediation program. In no case will the total amount of a grant exceed $500,000 annually. Current authority for the program under P.L. 111–233 expires September 30, 2015. The 2015 Budget requests $3.4 million for the program.
GRANT OBLIGATIONS
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Number of States receiving grants 38 38 38 Amount of grants (in millions of dollars) 4 4 3
Discrimination Claims Settlement
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1144–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Discrimination Claims Settlement 1,122 28
0900 Total new obligations (object class 42.0) 1,122 28
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1,150 28 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,150 28 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 28
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,122 28 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,122 –28
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: Outlays, gross: 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1,122 28 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,122 28
The Claims Resolution Act of 2010, P.L. 111–291 that was signed into law on December 8, 2010 provides funding to settle claims of prior discrimination brought by black farmers against the Department of Agriculture. These funds supplement funding previously provided to USDA for this purpose by section 14012 of P.L. 110–246. Claimants that suffered discrimination between 1989 and 1997 and submitted a late-filing request can seek fast-track payments of up to $50,000 plus debt relief, or choose a longer, more rigorous review and documentation process for damages of up to $250,000. The actual value of awards may be reduced based on the total amount of funds made available and the number of successful claims.
USDA Supplemental Assistance
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2701–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Geographically disadvantaged farmers and ranchers program 2 2
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 2 2
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 3 3 3 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 2 2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 2 2 1930 Total budgetary resources available 5 5 3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 3 3 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3 2 4 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 2 2 3020 Outlays (gross) –2 –2 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2 4 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 3 2 4 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2 4 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 2 2 Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 2 2 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 2 2 4190 Outlays, net (total) 2 2
The USDA Supplemental Assistance Program includes the Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program for the Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers (RTCP) program. The Agricultural Act of 2014, the 2014 Farm Bill, continues the authority for this program, which provides payments intended to offset a portion of the higher costs of transporting agricultural inputs and commodities over long distances. RTCP assists farmers and ranchers in Alaska, Hawaii and insular areas including the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Virgin Islands of the United States, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of the Marshall Islands and Republic of Palau. Discretionary funds in the amount of $1,996,000 were appropriated in FY 2014 for this program, but no funding is requested in the 2015 Budget.
Reforestation Pilot Program
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3305–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Reforestation pilot program 1 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 1 1
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1 1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 1 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –1 –1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1 1 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1 1 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1 1
In 2014, $600,000 was appropriated by P.L. 113–76, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014. The Reforestation Pilot Program's purpose is to demonstrate the use of new technologies that increase the rate of growth of re-forested hardwood trees on private non-industrial forest lands, enrolling lands on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico that were damaged by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The 2015 Budget proposes no funding for this program.
Emergency Conservation Program
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3316–0–1–453 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Emergency conservation program 42 70 50
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 42 70 50
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 173 174 104 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 18
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 191 174 104 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 229 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–0171] –23 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1072] –180 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 25 1930 Total budgetary resources available 216 174 104 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 174 104 54
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 45 28 45 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 42 70 50 3020 Outlays (gross) –41 –53 –49 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –18
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 28 45 46 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 45 28 45 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 28 45 46
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 25 Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 41 53 49 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 25 4190 Outlays, net (total) 41 53 49
The Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) was authorized by the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2201–05). It provides funds for sharing the cost of emergency measures to deal with cases of severe damage to farmlands and rangelands resulting from natural disasters. During 2013, 36 States participated in ECP, with new or continued activity from the previous year, involving approximately $41.1 million in cost-share and technical assistance funds outlays. In FY 2013, $15 million of ECP supplemental funding for Super Storm Sandy was provided by P.L. 113–2, the Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013. An additional $11.1 million of ECP funding was provided by P.L. 113–6, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013, involving an estimated 2.1 million acres. The 2015 Budget does not propose funding for this program.
Emergency Forest Restoration Program
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0171–0–1–453 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 EFRP 5 32 30
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 5 32 30
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 28 62 30 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 4
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 32 62 30 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 14 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–3316] 23 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 35 1930 Total budgetary resources available 67 62 30 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 62 30
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 17 13 25 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 5 32 30 3020 Outlays (gross) –5 –20 –42 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –4
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 13 25 13 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 17 13 25 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 13 25 13
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 35 Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 5 20 42 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 35 4190 Outlays, net (total) 5 20 42
The Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP) provides payments to eligible owners of non-industrial private forest (NIPF) for implementation of emergency measures to restore land damaged by a natural disaster The 2015 Budget does not include funding for EFRP.
Grassroots Source Water Protection Program
[For necessary expenses to carry out wellhead or groundwater protection activities under section 1240O of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-2), $5,526,000, to remain available until expended.] (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3304–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Grassroots source water payments 5 6
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 5 6
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 6 6
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 6 6 1930 Total budgetary resources available 6 7 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 5 6 3020 Outlays (gross) –5 –6
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 6 6 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 5 6 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 6 6 4190 Outlays, net (total) 5 6
The Grassroots Source Water Protection Program (GSWPP) is a joint project by USDA's Farm Service Agency and the nonprofit National Rural Water Association. It is designed to help prevent source water pollution in States through voluntary practices installed by producers at the local level. GSWPP uses onsite technical assistance capabilities of each State rural water association that operates a wellhead or groundwater protection program in the State. State rural water associations can deliver assistance in developing source water protection plans within priority watersheds for the common goal of preventing the contamination of drinking water supplies. The Agricultural Act of 2014, the 2014 Farm Bill, continues the authority for this program. The 2014 enacted level provides $5.5 million for GSWPP, and the 2015 Budget proposes no funding for this program.
Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Program Account
(including transfers of funds)
For gross obligations for the principal amount of direct and guaranteed farm ownership (7 U.S.C. 1922 et seq.) and operating (7 U.S.C. 1941 et seq.) loans, emergency loans (7 U.S.C. 1961 et seq.), Indian tribe land acquisition loans (25 U.S.C. 488), boll weevil loans (7 U.S.C. 1989), guaranteed conservation loans (7 U.S.C. 1924 et seq.), and Indian highly fractionated land loans (25 U.S.C. 488) to be available from funds in the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund, as follows: $2,000,000,000 for guaranteed farm ownership loans and [$575,000,000] $1,500,000,000 for farm ownership direct loans; [$1,500,000,000] $1,393,443,000 for unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans and [$1,195,620,000] $1,252,004,000 for direct operating loans; emergency loans, [$34,658,000] $34,667,000; Indian tribe land acquisition loans, $2,000,000; guaranteed conservation loans, $150,000,000; Indian highly fractionated land loans, $10,000,000; and for boll weevil eradication program loans, $60,000,000: Provided, That the Secretary shall deem the pink bollworm to be a boll weevil for the purpose of boll weevil eradication program loans.
For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans and grants, including the cost of modifying loans as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as follows: [farm ownership, $4,428,000 for direct loans;] farm operating loans, [$65,520,000] $63,101,000 for direct operating loans, [$18,300,000] $14,770,000 for unsubsidized guaranteed operating loans, emergency loans, [$1,698,000] $856,000, to remain available until expended; [and Indian highly fractionated land loans, $68,000] and for individual development account grants, $2,500,000.
In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs, [$314,719,000] $314,918,000, of which $306,998,000 shall be [transferred to and merged with] paid to the appropriation for "Farm Service Agency, Salaries and Expenses''.
Funds appropriated by this Act to the Agricultural Credit Insurance Program Account for farm ownership, operating and conservation direct loans and guaranteed loans may be transferred among these programs: Provided, That the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress are notified at least 15 days in advance of any transfer.
Dairy Indemnity Program
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses involved in making indemnity payments to dairy farmers and manufacturers of dairy products under a dairy indemnity program, such sums as may be necessary, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such program is carried out by the Secretary in the same manner as the dairy indemnity program described in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–387, 114 Stat. 1549A-12). (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1140–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 Administrative expenses - PLCE 7 8 8 0011 Dairy Indemnity 1 0012 Individual Development Accounts 3
0091 Direct program activities, subtotal 7 8 12 Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 80 72 64 0702 Loan guarantee subsidy 11 18 15 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 86 87 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 41 38 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 23 37 0708 Interest on reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 26 30 0709 Administrative expenses 282 307 307
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 549 589 386
0900 Total new obligations 556 597 398
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 2 2 2 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 2 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 411 405 396 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –32
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 379 405 396 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 178 192 1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 178 192 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 557 597 397 1930 Total budgetary resources available 559 599 399 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2 2 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 20 14 8 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 556 597 398 3020 Outlays (gross) –558 –603 –399 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –4
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 14 8 7 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 20 14 8 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 14 8 7
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 379 405 396 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 365 398 391 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 16 13 7
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 381 411 398 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 178 192 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 176 192 1 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 177 192 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 557 597 397 4190 Outlays, net (total) 558 603 399
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1140–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Farm Ownership 448 575 1,500 115002 Farm Operating 1,061 1,195 1,252 115003 Emergency Disaster 33 49 49 115004 IndianTribe Land Acquisition 2 2 115005 Boll Weevil Eradication 60 60 115010 Indian Highly Fractionated Land 10 10
115999 Total direct loan levels 1,542 1,891 2,873 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Farm Ownership 4.24 0.77 –1.37 132002 Farm Operating 5.57 5.48 5.04 132003 Emergency Disaster 5.62 4.90 2.47 132004 IndianTribe Land Acquisition 0.00 –35.53 –17.80 132005 Boll Weevil Eradication 0.00 –2.69 –3.00 132010 Indian Highly Fractionated Land 0.00 0.68 –0.08
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 5.18 3.70 1.45 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Farm Ownership 19 4 –21 133002 Farm Operating 59 66 63 133003 Emergency Disaster 2 2 1 133004 IndianTribe Land Acquisition –1 133005 Boll Weevil Eradication –1 –2
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 80 70 41 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Farm Ownership 21 7 –17 134002 Farm Operating 59 60 64 134003 Emergency Disaster 2 1 1 134004 IndianTribe Land Acquisition –1 134005 Boll Weevil Eradication –2 –2
134999 Total subsidy outlays 82 65 46 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Farm Ownership 27 43 135002 Farm Operating 69 59 135003 Emergency Disaster 17 15 135005 Boll Weevil Eradication 10 3 135008 Credit Sales of Acquired Property 2 2 135012 Farm Operating - ARRA 1 1
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 126 123 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Farm Ownership –63 –20 137002 Farm Operating –48 –55 137003 Emergency Disaster –16 –17 137005 Boll Weevil Eradication –2 –2 137008 Credit Sales of Acquired Property –3 –3
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –132 –97
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215001 Farm Ownership—Unsubsidized 1,499 2,000 2,000 215002 Farm Operating—Unsubsidized 899 1,500 1,393 215005 Conservation - Guaranteed 150 150
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 2,398 3,650 3,543 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232001 Farm Ownership—Unsubsidized –0.07 –0.16 –0.12 232002 Farm Operating—Unsubsidized 1.19 1.22 1.06 232005 Conservation - Guaranteed –0.28 –0.36 –0.32
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate 0.40 0.40 0.34 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233001 Farm Ownership—Unsubsidized –1 –3 –2 233002 Farm Operating—Unsubsidized 11 18 15 233005 Conservation - Guaranteed –1 –1
233999 Total subsidy budget authority 10 14 12 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234001 Farm Ownership—Unsubsidized –1 –3 –3 234002 Farm Operating—Unsubsidized 11 16 15
234999 Total subsidy outlays 10 13 12 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235001 Farm Ownership—Unsubsidized 11 27 235002 Farm Operating—Unsubsidized 26 25 235003 Farm Operating—Subsidized 13 16
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 50 68 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates: 237001 Farm Ownership—Unsubsidized –20 –7 237002 Farm Operating—Unsubsidized –35 –48 237003 Farm Operating—Subsidized –15 –14
237999 Total downward reestimate subsidy budget authority –70 –69
Administrative expense data: 3510 Budget authority 282 315 315 3590 Outlays from new authority 282 315 315
The Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund program account's loans are authorized by Title III of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended.
This program account includes subsidies to provide direct and guaranteed loans for farm ownership, farm operating, conservation, and emergency loans to individuals. This account also includes funding for individual development account grants which is proposed at $2.5 million in the 2015 Budget. Indian tribes and tribal corporations are eligible for Indian land acquisition loans, while individual Native Americans are eligible for loans for the purchase of highly fractionated Indian lands. Boll weevil eradication loans are available to eliminate the cotton boll weevil pest from infested areas. The 2014 estimated level is $90 million for loan subsidies, and the 2015 Budget requests $81.2 million for loan subsidies and grants, which is a decrease of $8.8 million. However, the 2015 Budget requests a loan level increase of $874.8 million over 2014 loan levels. Almost all of the increase is due to the demand in direct ownership loan category and to invest in new and beginning farmers.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records for this program the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond (including credit sales of acquired property), as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis. For administrative costs, the 2014 estimated level provides $314.7 million, and the 2015 Budget requests $314.9 million, which is an increase of $.2 million.
Under the Dairy Indemnity Program, payments are made to farmers and manufacturers of dairy products who are directed to remove their milk or milk products from commercial markets because they contain residues of chemicals that have been registered and approved by the Federal Government, other chemicals, nuclear radiation, or nuclear fallout. Indemnification may also be paid for cows producing such milk. In 2013, $1,648,000 was paid to producers who filed claims under the program and the 2015 Budget requests such sums as may be necessary, which are estimated to be $500,000 for this program.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1140–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 289 315 315 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 267 282 83
99.9 Total new obligations 556 597 398
Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4212–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0003 Capitalized costs 3 7 7 0005 Civil rights settlements 1 1
0091 Direct program by activities - subtotal (1 level) 3 8 8 Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 1,542 1,891 2,873 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 258 252 304 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 2 23 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 85 57 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 48 40
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 1,933 2,242 3,200
0900 Total new obligations 1,936 2,250 3,208
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 382 456 311 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 70 66 66 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –382 –522 –377 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –66
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 4 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 1,549 1,958 2,865
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 1,549 1,958 2,865 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 1,939 1,703 1,369 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –5 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –1,095 –1,100 –1,000
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 839 603 369 1900 Financing authority (total) 2,388 2,561 3,234 1930 Total budgetary resources available 2,392 2,561 3,234 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 456 311 26
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 310 222 370 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,936 2,250 3,208 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –1,954 –2,036 –2,939 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –70 –66 –66
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 222 370 573 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –17 –12 –12 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 5
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –12 –12 –12 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 293 210 358 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 210 358 561
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 2,388 2,561 3,234 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 1,954 2,036 2,939 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal Sources: Reestimate payment from program account –127 –123 4120 Federal Sources: Subsidy payment from program account –81 –68 –66 4122 Federal Sources: Interest on uninvested funds –35 –63 –63 4123 Repayments of principal –1,485 –1,156 –959 4123 Repayments of interest –211 –293 –281
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –1,939 –1,703 –1,369 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 5
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 454 858 1,865 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 15 333 1,570 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 454 858 1,865 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 15 333 1,570
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4212–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1111 Limitation on direct loans 1,538 1,877 2,859 1121 Limitation available from carry-forward 32 28 14 1142 Unobligated direct loan limitation (-) –28 –14
1150 Total direct loan obligations 1,542 1,891 2,873
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 7,259 7,283 7,754 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 1,574 1,677 2,604 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –1,485 –1,156 –959 1263 Write-offs for default: Direct loans –65 –50 –50
1290 Outstanding, end of year 7,283 7,754 9,349
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including credit sales of acquired property that resulted from obligations in any year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
This account finances direct loans for farm ownership, farm operating, emergency disaster, Indian land acquisition, Indian highly fractionated land, boll weevil eradication, conservation, and credit sales of acquired property.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4212–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 382 455 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 112 125 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 7,259 7,283 1402 Interest receivable 221 213 1403 Accounts receivable from foreclosed property 10 9 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –446 –500 1405 Allowance for Interest Receivable (-) –80 –83
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 6,964 6,922
1999 Total assets 7,458 7,502 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 7,316 7,404 2207 Non-Federal liabilities: Other 142 98
2999 Total liabilities 7,458 7,502
4999 Total upward reestimate subsidy BA [12–1140] 7,458 7,502
Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4213–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0003 Purchase of guaranteed loans 1 1 0004 Interest assistance 6 2
0091 Direct program by activities - subtotal (1 level) 7 3 Credit program obligations: 0711 Default claim payments on principal 38 44 48 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 1 1 1 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 1 4 3 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 49 49 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 20 19
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 109 117 52
0900 Total new obligations 109 124 55
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 145 162 203 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 13 20 20 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –1 –1 –1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 157 181 222 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 17 10 10
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 17 10 10 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 97 136 61
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 97 136 61 1900 Financing authority (total) 114 146 71 1930 Total budgetary resources available 271 327 293 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 162 203 238
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 63 37 37 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 109 124 55 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –122 –104 –55 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –13 –20 –20
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 37 37 17 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –2 –2 –2
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –2 –2 –2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 61 35 35 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 35 35 15
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 114 146 71 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 122 104 55 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Payments from program account upward reestimate –49 –67 4120 Payments from program account subsidy –11 –16 –15 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –4 –4 –4 4123 Fees and premiums –31 –46 –39 4123 Loss recoveries and repayments –1 –3 –3 4123 Non-Federal sources - Other –1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –97 –136 –61
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 17 10 10 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 25 –32 –6 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 17 10 10 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 25 –32 –6
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4213–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2111 Limitation on guaranteed loans made by private lenders 2,398 3,650 3,543
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 2,398 3,650 3,543 2199 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loan commitments 2,158 3,285 3,285
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 12,837 12,924 14,070 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 2,421 3,679 3,679 2251 Repayments and prepayments –2,277 –2,455 –2,674 Adjustments: 2261 Terminations for default that result in loans receivable –65 –65 2263 Terminations for default that result in claim payments –57 –13 –13
2290 Outstanding, end of year 12,924 14,070 14,997
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 11,631 13,450 13,450
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year 137 113 126 2331 Disbursements for guaranteed loan claims 33 24 24 2351 Repayments of loans receivable –1 –1 –1 2361 Write-offs of loans receivable –56 –10 –10
2390 Outstanding, end of year 113 126 139
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from loan guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. This account finances commitments made for farm ownership, operating, and conservation guaranteed loan programs.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4213–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 206 197 1206 Non-Federal assets: Receivables, net 50 66 Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable: 1501 Defaulted guaranteed loans receivable, gross 137 113 1505 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –136 –111
1599 Net present value of assets related to defaulted guaranteed loans 1 2
1999 Total assets 257 265 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2104 Resources payable to Treasury 12 28 2105 Other 62 70 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees 183 167
2999 Total liabilities 257 265
4999 Total liabilities and net position 257 265
Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4140–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0008 Loan recoverable costs 2 4 4 0108 Admininstrative expenses - Department of Justice fees 1 1 0109 Costs incidental to acquisition of real property 2 2 0118 Civil rights settlements 2 2
0191 Total operating expenses 5 5
0900 Total new obligations (object class 25.2) 2 9 9
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 22 20 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1 1022 Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund –22 –20
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 1 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 172 107 93 1820 Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund –151 –98 –84
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 21 9 9 1930 Total budgetary resources available 22 9 9 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 20
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 2 9 9 3020 Outlays (gross) –2 –8 –9 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 21 9 9 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 8 8 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1 1
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 2 8 9 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources Principal Repayments –129 –85 –70 4123 Non-Federal sources Interest Repayments –37 –22 –23 4123 Non-Federal sources Miscellaneous –6
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –172 –107 –93
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) –151 –98 –84 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) –170 –99 –84 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –151 –98 –84 4190 Outlays, net (total) –170 –99 –84
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4140–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 692 544 451 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –130 –91 –91 1261 Adjustments: Capitalized interest 1 2 2 Write-offs for default: 1263 Direct loans –21 –4 –4 1264 Other adjustments, net (+ or -) 2
1290 Outstanding, end of year 544 451 358
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4140–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 13 9 6 2251 Repayments and prepayments –4 –3 –3
2290 Outstanding, end of year 9 6 3
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 8 6 3
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records for the farm loan programs all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated, loan guarantees committed, and grants made prior to 1992. New loan activity in 1992 and beyond (including credit sales of acquired property that resulted from obligations or commitments in any year) is recorded in corresponding program and financing accounts. Payments to settle certain discrimination claims against USDA may also be made from this account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4140–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 23 20 1601 Loans Receivable 692 544 1602 Interest receivable 167 143 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –168 –142
1604 Direct loans and interest receivable, net 691 545 1606 Foreclosed property 12 8
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 703 553
1999 Total assets 726 573 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 725 573 2201 Non-Federal liabilities: Accounts payable 1
2999 Total liabilities 726 573
4999 Total liabilities and net position 726 573
Commodity Credit Corporation Fund
reimbursement for net realized losses
(including transfers of funds)
For the current fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for net realized losses sustained, but not previously reimbursed, pursuant to section 2 of the Act of August 17, 1961 (15 U.S.C. 713a-11): Provided, That of the funds available to the Commodity Credit Corporation under section 11 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714i) for the conduct of its business with the Foreign Agricultural Service, up to $5,000,000 may be transferred to and used by the Foreign Agricultural Service for information resource management activities of the Foreign Agricultural Service that are not related to Commodity Credit Corporation business.
Hazardous Waste Management
(limitation on expenses)
For the current fiscal year, the Commodity Credit Corporation shall not expend more than $5,000,000 for site investigation and cleanup expenses, and operations and maintenance expenses to comply with the requirement of section 107(g) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (42 U.S.C. 9607(g)), and section 6001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (42 U.S.C. 6961). (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4336–0–3–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Commodity purchases and related inventory transactions 761 580 402 0002 Storage, transportation and other obligations 28 34 38 0004 Market access program 189 200 200 0005 Technical Assistance for speciality crops 9 9 9 0006 Emerging markets program 9 10 10 0007 Foreign market development cooperative 33 35 35 0008 Quality samples program 2 2 2 0010 Feed grains 2,206 2,164 1,915 0011 Wheat 1,079 953 885 0012 Rice 407 371 375 0013 Cotton 634 553 557 0014 Dairy program 275 10 0015 Tobacco program 952 960 0016 Peanut program 6 59 60 0018 Other Payment Activity 1,852 3 1 0023 Non-Insured assistance program 335 161 164 0024 Oilseeds payment program 560 584 492 0029 Bio-Based Fuel Production 47 60 0030 Marketing Loan Writeoffs 6 73 0036 Conservation reserve program (CRP) 1,776 1,869 1,910 0037 Emergency Forestry Conservation Reserve Program 5 6 6 0047 Reimbursable agreement/transfers to State and Federal Agencies 43 37 40 0048 Treasury 5 8 12 0049 Other Interest 1 1 1 0052 Conservation Reserve Program Technical assistance 107 17 9 0056 Pigford Claims 50 0058 Section 416b/FFP/ocean transportation 36 53 53 0059 Net Change To Non Conservation and Foreign Programs Per Farm Bill 968 –2,582 0061 Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research 200
0192 Total support and related programs 11,360 9,900 4,727
0799 Total direct obligations 11,360 9,900 4,727 0801 Commodity loans 5,744 6,432 6,864 0802 Commodities procured - PL480 Titles II / III Commodity costs 603 307 100 0804 P. L. 480 ocean transportation 1,269 315 103
0809 Reimbursable program activities, subtotal 7,616 7,054 7,067
0899 Total reimbursable obligations 7,616 7,054 7,067
0900 Total new obligations 18,976 16,954 11,794
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 822 657 1,824 1010 Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [12–1955] –3 1010 Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [12–2073] –80 1020 Adjustment of unobligated bal brought forward, Oct 1 56 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 183
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 978 657 1,824 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 9,156 9,582 9,067 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1002] –262 –153 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–3507] –20 –21 –21 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1004] –3,521 –3,423 –3,696 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–2073] –27 –15 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–5531] –89 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–8015] –2 –14 –13 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–2501] –52 –78 –73 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–4085] –6 –6 –6 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1908] –63 –50 –50 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1600] –50 –63 –63 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1955] –3 –3 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–9913] –13 –13 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–0123] –1 –1 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1900] –63 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–3106] –100 –50 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–0502] –20 –20 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1502] –100 –100 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1003] –3 –3 1236 Appropriations applied to repay debt –5,326 –5,335 –4,787
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 27 Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 27,206 9,301 4,614 1421 Borrowing authority temporarily reduced –395 1422 Borrowing authority applied to repay debt –10,646
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 16,165 9,301 4,614 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 9,739 8,820 8,495 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –32 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –7,244
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 2,463 8,820 8,495 1900 Budget authority (total) 18,655 18,121 13,109 1930 Total budgetary resources available 19,633 18,778 14,933 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 657 1,824 3,139
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 9,931 10,735 11,241 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 18,976 16,954 11,794 3020 Outlays (gross) –17,989 –16,448 –13,084 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –183
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 10,735 11,241 9,951 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –45 –13 –13 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 32
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –13 –13 –13 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 9,886 10,722 11,228 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 10,722 11,228 9,938
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 18,655 18,121 13,109 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 9,170 10,293 8,537 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 8,819 6,155 4,547
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 17,989 16,448 13,084 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 PL 480 Appropriation –1,359 –1,466 –1,400 4120 Sales To Special Activities –765 –306 –100 4120 OtherFederal sources –867 –960 4123 Commodity Loans Repaid –5,760 –5,922 –5,779 4123 Acre Loans Repaid –100 –1,167 4123 Sales and Other Proceeds –951 –54 –30 4123 Interest Revenue –37 –12 –19
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –9,739 –8,820 –8,495 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 32
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) 8,948 9,301 4,614 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) 8,250 7,628 4,589 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 8,948 9,301 4,614 4190 Outlays, net (total) 8,250 7,628 4,589
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5096 Unavailable balance, SOY: Borrowing authority 395 5097 Unavailable balance, EOY: Borrowing authority 395
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4336–0–3–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 5,744 6,433 6,863
1150 Total direct loan obligations 5,744 6,433 6,863
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 395 337 610 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 5,744 6,433 6,863 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –5,760 –6,023 –6,946 1264 Write-offs for default: Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –42 –137
1290 Outstanding, end of year 337 610 527
The Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) was created to stabilize, support, and protect farm income and prices; help maintain balanced and adequate supplies of agricultural commodities, their products, foods, feeds, and fibers; and help in their orderly distribution.
The Corporation's capital stock of $100 million is held by the U.S. Treasury. Under present law, up to $30 billion may be borrowed from the U.S. Treasury to finance operations. Current, indefinite appropriation authority is requested to cover all net realized losses. Appropriations to the Corporation for net realized losses have no effect on budget authority, as they are used to repay debt directly with the Treasury.
The Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill), P.L. 113–79, was signed by the President on February 7, 2014. The Act repeals certain programs, continues some programs with modifications, and authorizes several new programs. Most of these programs are authorized and funded through 2018.
BUDGET ASSUMPTIONS
There was not sufficient time for USDA to do a thorough, program by program analysis of all the changes in the Agricultural Act of 2014 enacted in February. Therefore, the budget is submitted using previous assumptions but adjusted at a macro level for farm bill changes to commodity programs. Changes to conservation and foreign assistance programs have been incorporated into their respective areas. The budget assumptions will be updated for the 2015 Mid-session Review with greater analysis of the effects of the Farm Bill on individual commodities.
PROGRAMS OF THE CORPORATION
Price support, marketing assistance loans, and related stabilization programs.—The Corporation conducts programs to support farm income and prices and stabilize the market for agricultural commodities. Price support is provided to producers of agricultural commodities through loans, purchases, payments, and other means.
Price support is mandatory for sugar and dairy products. Marketing assistance loans are mandatory for wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, upland cotton, peanuts, rice, and pulse crops. Loans are also required to be made for sugar, honey, wool, mohair, and extra-long staple cotton.
One method of providing support is loans to and purchases from producers. With limited exceptions, loans made on commodities are nonrecourse. The commodities serve as collateral for the loan and on maturity the producer may deliver or forfeit such collateral to satisfy the loan obligation without further payment.
Direct purchases may be made from processors as well as producers, depending on the commodity involved. Also, special purchases are made under various laws for the removal of surpluses; for example, the Act of August 19, 1958, as amended, and section 416 of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended.
Direct, Counter-Cyclical and Average Crop Revenue (ACRE) Payments.—The 2014 Farm Bill repeals Direct Payments, Counter-Cyclical Payments and Average Crop Revenue Election Payments and establishes two new programs, Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC).
Price Loss Coverage (PLC).—Payments are issued when the effective price of a covered commodity is less than the respective reference price for that commodity established in the statute. The payment is equal to 85 percent of the base acres of the covered commodity times the difference between the reference price and the effective price times the program payment yield for the covered commodity.
Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC).—There are two types: County ARC and Individual ARC.
County ARC: Payments are issued when the actual county crop revenue of a covered commodity is less than the ARC county guarantee for the covered commodity and are based on county data, not farm data. The ARC county guarantee equals 86 percent of the previous 5-year average national farm price, excluding the years with the highest and lowest price (the ARC guarantee price), times the 5-year average county yield, excluding the years with the highest and lowest yield (the ARC county guarantee yield). Both the guarantee and actual revenue are computed using base acres, not planted acres. The payment is equal to 85 percent of the base acres of the covered commodity times the difference between the county guarantee and the actual county crop revenue for the covered commodity. Payments may not exceed 10 percent of the benchmark county revenue (the ARC guarantee price times the ARC county guarantee yield).
Individual ARC: Payments are issued when the actual individual crop revenues, summed across all covered commodities on the farm, are less than ARC individual guarantees summed across those covered commodities on the farm. The farm for individual ARC purposes is the sum of the producer's interest in all ARC farms in the State. The farm's ARC individual guarantee equals 86 percent of the farm's individual benchmark guarantee, which is defined as the ARC guarantee price times the 5-year average individual yield, excluding the years with the highest and lowest yields, and summing across all crops on the farm. The actual revenue is computed in a similar fashion, with both the guarantee and actual revenue computed using planted acreage on the farm. The individual ARC payment equals: (a) 65 percent of the sum of the base acres of all covered commodities on the farm, times (b) the difference between the individual guarantee revenue and the actual individual crop revenue across all covered commodities planted on the farm. Payments may not exceed 10 percent of the individual benchmark revenue.
Base Reallocation and Yield Updates.—Owners of farms that participate in PLC or ARC programs for the 2014–2018 crops have a one-time opportunity to: (1) maintain the farm's 2013 bases through 2018; or (2) reallocate base acres (excluding cotton bases). Covered commodities include wheat, oats, barley, corn, grain sorghum, rice, soybeans, sunflower seed, rapeseed, canola, safflower, flaxseed, mustard seed, crambe and sesame seed, dry peas, lentils, small chickpeas, and large chickpeas. Upland cotton is no longer considered a covered commodity, but the upland cotton base acres on the farm are renamed "generic" base acres. Producers may receive payments on generic base acres if those acres are planted to a covered commodity.
A producer also has the opportunity to update the counter-cyclical payment yield for each covered commodity based on 90 percent of the farm's 2008–2012 average yield per planted acre, excluding any year when no acreage was planted to the covered commodity. Program payment yields are used to determine payment amounts for the Price Loss Coverage program.
Election Required.—All of the producers on a farm must make a one-time, unanimous election of: (1) PLC/County ARC on a covered-commodity-by-covered-commodity basis; or (2) Individual ARC for all covered commodities on the farm. If the producers on the farm elect PLC/County ARC, the producers must also make a one-time election to select which base acres on the farm are enrolled in PLC and which base acres are enrolled in County ARC. Alternatively, if Individual ARC is selected, then every covered commodity on the farm must participate in Individual ARC.
The election between ARC and PLC is made in 2014 and a producer cannot switch to ARC (from PLC), or vice versa, in subsequent years. If an election is not made in 2014, the farm may not participate in either PLC or ARC for the 2014 crop year and the producers on the farm are deemed to have elected PLC for subsequent crop years, but must still enroll their farm to receive coverage. If the sum of the base acres on a farm is 10 acres or less, the producer on that farm may not receive PLC or ARC payments, unless the producer is a socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher or is a limited resource farmer or rancher. Payments for PLC and ARC are issued after the end of the respective crop year, but not before October 1.
Producers enrolling in PLC, and who also participate in the Federal crop insurance program, may, beginning with the 2015 crop, make the annual choice whether to purchase additional crop insurance coverage called the Supplemental Coverage Option (SCO). SCO provides the producer the option of covering a portion of his or her crop insurance deductible and is based on expected county yields or revenue. The cost of SCO is subsidized and indemnities are determined by the yield or revenue loss for the county or area. SCO is not available to producers who enroll in ARC.
Adjusted Gross Income.—Adjusted gross income (AGI) provisions have been simplified and modified. Producers whose average AGI exceeds $900,000 during a crop, fiscal, or program year are not eligible to participate in most programs administered by FSA and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Previous AGI provisions distinguished between on-farm and nonfarm AGI.
Payment Limitations.—The total amount of payments received, directly and indirectly, by a person or legal entity (except joint ventures or general partnerships) for Price Loss Coverage, Agricultural Risk Coverage, marketing loan gains, and loan deficiency payments (other than for peanuts), may not exceed $125,000 per crop year. A person or legal entity that receives payments for peanuts has a separate $125,000 payment limitation.
Cotton transition payments are limited to $40,000 per year. For the livestock disaster programs, a total $125,000 annual limitation applies for payments under the Livestock Indemnity Program, the Livestock Forage Program, and the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees and Farm-Raised Fish program. A separate $125,000 annual limitation applies to payments under the Tree Assistance Program.
Cotton Transition.—Upland cotton is the only "covered commodity" that is no longer eligible to participate in these programs, but rather, becomes eligible for the new Stacked Income Protection Plan (STAX) offered by the Risk Management Agency (RMA). Until STAX becomes available, upland cotton is eligible for transition payments made by FSA for 2014 and 2015 crops.
For the 2014 crop year, transition payments are provided to cotton producers on farms that had cotton base acres in 2013. For the 2015 crop year, transition payments will only be offered in counties where STAX is unavailable. The transition payment is equal to 60 and 36.5 percent of the farm's 2013 cotton base acres for 2014 and 2015, respectively, times the farm's program payment yield times the transition rate provided in the statute.
Marketing Assistance Loans (MALs) and Sugar Loans.—The 2014 Farm Bill extends the authority for sugar loans for the 2014 through 2018 crop years and nonrecourse marketing assistance loans (MALs) and loan deficiency payment (LDPs) for the 2014–2018 crops of wheat, corn, grain sorghum, barley, oats, upland cotton, extra-long staple cotton, long grain rice, medium grain rice, soybeans, other oilseeds (including sunflower seed, rapeseed, canola, safflower, flaxseed, mustard seed, crambe and sesame seed), dry peas, lentils, small chickpeas, large chickpeas, graded and nongraded wool, mohair, honey, unshorn pelts and peanuts. Availability of loans for some commodities may be affected by appropriations language. Provisions are mostly unchanged from the 2008 farm bill, except marketing loan gains and loan deficiency payments are subject to payment limitations.
DAIRY PROGRAMS
The 2014 Act extends the Milk Income Loss Contract Program (MILC) from October 1, 2013, through the earlier of the date on which the Secretary certifies that the Dairy Margin Protection Program is operational or September 1, 2014. Dairy producers who were enrolled in 2013 do not need to re-apply. MILC payments are issued when the Boston Class I milk price falls below $16.94 per hundredweight (cwt), as adjusted by a dairy feed ration formula.
The Dairy Margin Protection Program.—Replaces MILC and will be effective not later than September 1, 2014, through December 31, 2018. The margin protection program offers dairy producers: (1) catastrophic coverage, at no cost to the producer, other than an annual $100 administrative fee; and (2) various levels of buy-up coverage. Catastrophic coverage provides payments to participating producers when the national dairy production margin is less than $4.00 per hundredweight (cwt). The national dairy production margin is the difference between the all-milk price and average feed costs. Producers may purchase buy-up coverage that provides payments when margins are between $4.00 and $8.00 per cwt. To participate in buy-up coverage, a producer must pay a premium that varies with the level of protection the producer elects. In addition, the 2014 Act creates the Dairy Product Donation Program. This program is triggered in times of low operating margins for dairy producers, and requires USDA to purchase dairy products for donation to food banks and other feeding programs.
Dairy Indemnity Payment Program (DIPP).—The program provides payments to dairy producers when a public regulatory agency directs them to remove their raw milk from the commercial market because it has been contaminated by pesticides and other residues.
OTHER PROGRAMS
Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Program (NAP).—NAP has been expanded to include buy-up protection, similar to buy-up provisions offered under the federal crop insurance program. Producers may elect coverage for each individual crop between 50 and 65 percent, in 5 percent increments, at 100 percent of the average market price. Producers also pay a fixed premium equal to 5.25 percent of the liability. The waiver of service fees has been expanded from just limited resource farmers to also include beginning farmers and socially disadvantaged farmers. The premiums for buy-up coverage are reduced by 50 percent for those same farmers. NAP coverage is expanded to include crops grown expressly for the purpose of producing a feedstock for renewable biofuel, renewable electricity, or biobased products. NAP is also made available to producers that suffered a loss to a 2012 annual fruit crop grown on a bush or tree in a county declared a disaster by the Secretary due to a freeze or frost. Grazing land is not eligible for buy-up coverage.
Biomass Crop Assistance Program (BCAP).—BCAP provides incentives to farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to establish, cultivate and harvest eligible biomass for heat, power, bio-based products, research and advanced biofuels. Crop producers and bioenergy facilities can team together to submit proposals to USDA for selection as a BCAP project area. BCAP has been extended through 2018 and is funded at $25 million per fiscal year.
Feedstock Flexibility Program (FFP).—FFP is continued through fiscal year 2018. Congress authorized the FFP in the 2008 Farm Bill, allowing for the purchase of sugar to be sold for the production of bioenergy in order to avoid forfeitures of sugar loan collateral under the Sugar Program.
Bio-Based Fuel Production.—Section 5(e) of the CCC Charter Act authorizes CCC to take action to increase the consumption of agricultural commodidites by "...aiding in the development of new and additional markets, marketing facilities, and uses for such commodities." Under this authority, CCC will make available up to $170 million to subsidize the production of bio-based jet fuel. Because there is no existing viable commerical source for the large-scale production of such fuel, CCC has entered into an agreement with the Department of Energy and the Navy to assist in the development of this product. The Defense Logistics Agency will award the contract at the end of FY 2014 or beginning of FY 2015. CCC expects to outlay $60 million for this purpose in 2015.
DISASTER PROGRAMS
The following four disaster programs were authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill under the USDA Supplemental Disaster Assistance program. These programs were re-authorized under CCC and extended indefinitely (beyond the horizon of the 2014 Farm Bill). The programs are made retroactive to Oct. 1, 2011. Producers are no longer required to purchase crop insurance or NAP coverage to be eligible for these programs (the risk management purchase requirement) as mandated by the 2008 Farm Bill.
Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP).—LFP provides compensation to eligible livestock producers that have suffered grazing losses due to drought or fire on land that is native or improved pastureland with permanent vegetative cover or that is planted specifically for grazing. LFP payments for drought are equal to 60 percent of the monthly feed cost for up to 5 months, depending upon the severity of the drought. LFP payments for fire on federally managed rangeland are equal to 50 percent of the monthly feed cost for the number of days the producer is prohibited from grazing the managed rangeland, not to exceed 180 calendar days.
Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP).—LIP provides benefits to livestock producers for livestock deaths in excess of normal mortality caused by adverse weather or by attacks by animals reintroduced into the wild by the Federal Government. LIP payments are equal to 75 percent of the average fair market value of the livestock.
Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP).—ELAP provides emergency assistance to eligible producers of livestock, honeybees and farm-raised fish for losses due to disease (including cattle tick fever), adverse weather, or other conditions, such as blizzards and wildfires, not covered by LFP and LIP. Total payments are capped at $20 million in a fiscal year.
Tree Assistance Program (TAP).—TAP provides financial assistance to qualifying orchardists and nursery tree growers to replant or rehabilitate eligible trees, bushes, and vines damaged by natural disasters.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Market Access Program (MAP).—-Under the MAP, CCC Funds are used to reimburse participating organizations for a portion of the costs of carrying out overseas marketing and promotional activities. The 2014 Farm Bill continues the authority for the MAP program with annual funding of $200 million for 2014–2018.
Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program (FMD) and Quality Samples Program.—Under the FMD program, cost-share assistance is provided to nonprofit commodity and agricultural trade associations to support overseas market development activities that are designed to remove long-term impediments to increased U.S. trade. CCC will fund the Quality Samples Program at an authorized annual level of $2.5 million. Under this initiative, samples of U.S. agricultural products will be provided to foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. products.
Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops and Emerging Markets.—Emerging Markets is extended through 2018. Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops is extended through 2018 with annual funding of $9 million for each fiscal year.
The Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust.—The Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust (BEHT) is a commodity and/or monetary reserve designed to ensure that the United States can meet its international food aid commitments. Assets of the Trust can be released any time the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development determines that PL 480 Title II is inadequate to meet those needs in any fiscal year. When a release from the Trust is authorized, the Trust's assets cover all commodity costs associated with the release. All non-commodity costs, including ocean freight charges; internal transportation, handling, and storage overseas; and certain administrative costs are paid by CCC. The 2014 Farm Bill extends the authorization to replenish the BEHT through 2018.
CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP).—The 2014 Farm Bill extends the authorization of CRP with modifications. The acreage cap is gradually lowered to 24 million acres for fiscal years 2017 and 2018. The requirement to reduce rental payments under emergency haying and grazing is eliminated. Rental payment reductions of not less than 25 percent are required for managed haying and grazing. Producers are also given the opportunity for an "early-out" from their CRP contracts, but only in fiscal year 2015. The rental payment portion of the Grassland Reserve Program enrollment has been incorporated into the CRP.
The Transition Incentive Program (TIP).—The 2014 Farm Bill allows for the transition of CRP land to a beginning or socially disadvantaged farmer or rancher so land can be returned to sustainable grazing or crop production. TIP now includes eligibility for military veterans (i.e., "veteran farmers").
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP).—VPA-HIP is a competitive grant program, with up to $50 million available through FY 2018. Funding is limited to State and tribal governments establishing new public access programs, expanding existing public access programs, and/or enhancing wildlife habitat on lands enrolled in public access programs.
OPERATING EXPENSES
The Corporation carries out its functions through utilization of employees and facilities of other Government agencies. Administrative expenses are incurred by: the Farm Service Agency (FSA); the Foreign Agricultural Service; the Natural Resources Conservation Service; the Risk Management Agency; other agencies of the Department engaged in the Corporation's activities; and the Office of the Inspector General for audit functions. Additional expenses are incurred by FSA county offices for work related to programs of the Corporation, other FSA expenses offset by revenue, custodian, and agency expenses of the Federal Reserve banks and lending agencies, and miscellaneous costs.
Expenses are incurred for acquisition, operation, maintenance, improvement, or disposition of existing property that the Corporation owns or in which it has an interest. These expenses are treated as program expenses. Such program expenses include inspection, classing, and grading work performed on a fee basis by Federal employees or Federal- or State-licensed inspectors; and special services performed by Federal agencies within and outside this Department. Most of these general expenses, including storage and handling, transportation, inspection, classing and grading, and producer storage payments, are included in program costs. They are shown in the program and financing schedule in the entries entitled "Storage, transportation, and other obligations not included above.''
Section 161 of the 1996 Act amended Section 11 of the CCC Charter Act to limit the use of CCC funds for the transfer and allotment of funds to State and Federal agencies. The Section 11 cap of $56 million remains in 2015.
The Corporation receives reimbursement for grain requisitioned pursuant to Public Law 87–152 by the States from Corporation stocks to feed resident wildlife threatened with starvation through the appropriation reimbursement for net realized losses. There have been no requisitions in recent years, however. The Corporation receives reimbursement for the commodity costs and other costs, including administrative costs, for commodities supplied to domestic nutrition programs and international food aid programs.
FINANCING
Appropriations.—Reimbursement for Net Realized Losses. Under Section 2 of Public Law 87 155, the Act of August 17 1961 (15 U.S.C. 713a 11), annual appropriations are authorized for each fiscal year, commencing with 1961, to reimburse the Corporation for net realized losses. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 amended Public Law 87–155 to authorize that the Corporation is reimbursed for its net realized losses by means of a current, indefinite appropriation as provided in annual appropriations acts.
Borrowing authority.—The Corporation has an authorized capital stock of $100 million held by the U.S. Treasury and, effective in 1988, authority to have outstanding borrowings up to $30 billion at any one time. Funds are borrowed from the Treasury and may also be borrowed from private lending agencies and others. The Corporation reserves a sufficient amount of its borrowing authority to purchase at any time all notes and other obligations evidencing loans made to the Corporation by such agencies and others. All bonds, notes, debentures, and similar obligations issued by the Corporation are subject to approval by the Secretary of the Treasury as required by the Act of March 8, 1938.
Interest on borrowings from the Treasury (and on capital stock) is paid at a rate based upon the average interest rate of all outstanding marketable obligations (of comparable maturity date) of the United States as of the preceding month. Interest is also paid on other notes and obligations at a rate prescribed by the Corporation and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. The Department of Agriculture and Related Agencies Appropriation Act, 1966, made provision for terminating interest after June 30, 1964 on the portion of the Corporation's borrowings from the Treasury equal to the unreimbursed realized losses recorded on the books of the Corporation after the end of the fiscal year in which such losses are realized.
Non-Expenditure Transfers.—The Commodity Credit Corporation transfers CCC funds to several agencies responsible for administering Farm Bill and other Corporation programs. Once transferred the expenses are recorded in the receiving agencies accounts.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4336–0–3–999 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 896 787 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 438 483 Non-Federal assets: 1206 Receivables, net 121 121 1207 Advances and prepayments 68 58 1601 Direct loans, gross 395 337 1602 Interest receivable 1 2
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 396 339 Other Federal assets: 1803 Property, plant and equipment, net 29 28 1901 Other assets 15 32
1999 Total assets 1,963 1,848 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2101 Accounts payable 1 37 2103 Debt 315 817 2105 Other 1,617 3,315 Non-Federal liabilities: 2201 Accounts payable 56 465 2207 Other 6,468 6,095
2999 Total liabilities 8,457 10,729 NET POSITION: 3100 Unexpended appropriations 111 110 3300 Cumulative results of operations –6,605 –8,991
3999 Total net position –6,494 –8,881
4999 Total liabilities and net position 1,963 1,848
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4336–0–3–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 22.0 Transportation of things 36 53 53 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 179 92 87 25.2 Other services: Storage and handling 4 26.0 Supplies and materials: Costs of commodities sold or donated 761 580 402 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 10,327 9,027 4,063 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 50 43.0 Interest and dividends 3 148 122
99.0 Direct obligations 11,360 9,900 4,727 Reimbursable obligations: 22.0 Transportation of things: P. L. 480 ocean transportation 1,269 315 103 26.0 Supplies and materials - Cost of Commodities Procured/Donated - PL 480 603 306 100 33.0 Investments and loans 5,744 6,433 6,864 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 7,616 7,054 7,067
99.9 Total new obligations 18,976 16,954 11,794
Commodity Credit Corporation Export (Loans) Credit Guarantee Program Account
(including transfers of funds)
For administrative expenses to carry out the Commodity Credit Corporation's export guarantee program, GSM 102 and GSM 103, $6,748,000; to cover common overhead expenses as permitted by section 11 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act and in conformity with the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, of which $6,394,000 shall be [transferred to and merged with] paid to the appropriation for "Foreign Agricultural Service, Salaries and Expenses'', and of which $354,000 shall be [transferred to and merged with] paid to the appropriation for "Farm Service Agency, Salaries and Expenses''. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1336–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 52 13 0708 Interest on reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 7 1 0709 Administrative expenses 6 7 7
0900 Total new obligations 65 21 7
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 7 7 7 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 6 7 7 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation - upward reestimate 59 14
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 59 14 1900 Budget authority (total) 65 21 7 1930 Total budgetary resources available 65 21 7
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 4 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 65 21 7 3020 Outlays (gross) –61 –25 –7
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 4 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 4 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 4
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 6 7 7 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 2 7 7 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 4
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 2 11 7 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 59 14 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 59 14 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 65 21 7 4190 Outlays, net (total) 61 25 7
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1336–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215001 GSM 102 3,545 5,400 5,400 215003 Export guarantee program—Facilities 100 100
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 3,545 5,500 5,500 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232001 GSM 102 –1.10 –1.11 –1.05 232003 Export guarantee program—Facilities 0.00 –4.67 –4.41
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate –1.10 –1.17 –1.11 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233001 GSM 102 –39 –59 –57 233003 Export guarantee program—Facilities –5 –4
233999 Total subsidy budget authority –39 –64 –61 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234001 GSM 102 –35 –57 –57 234003 Export guarantee program—Facilities –2 –4
234999 Total subsidy outlays –35 –59 –61 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235001 GSM 102 55 10 235002 Supplier Credit 3 4
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 58 14 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates: 237001 GSM 102 –24 –21 237002 Supplier Credit –4 –3
237999 Total downward reestimate subsidy budget authority –28 –24
Administrative expense data: 3510 Budget authority 6 7 7 3590 Outlays from new authority 2 7 7
This is the program account for the GSM-102 CCC Export Credit Guarantee Program. The GSM-102 Export Credit Guarantee Program covers credit terms of up to three years. Under this program, CCC does not provide financing, but guarantees payments due from foreign banks and buyers. Because payment is guaranteed, financial institutions in the United States can offer competitive credit terms to foreign banks, usually with interest rates based on the London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR). If the foreign bank fails to make any payment as agreed, the exporter or assignee must submit a notice of default to the CCC. A claim for loss must be filed, and the CCC will promptly pay claims found to be in good order. CCC usually guarantees 98 percent of the principal payment due and interest based on a percentage of the one-year Treasury rate.
A portion of the GSM-102 guarantees is also made available as Facilities Guarantees. Under this activity, CCC guarantees export financing for capital goods and services to improve handling, marketing, processing, storage, or distribution of imported agricultural commodities and products.
The subsidy estimates for the GSM-102 program are determined in large part by the obligor's sovereign or non-sovereign country risk grade. These grades are developed annually by the International Credit Risk Assessment System Committee (ICRAS). In unusual circumstances, an ICRAS grade for a country may change during the fiscal year. The default estimates for GSM-102 guarantees still use the ICRAS grades, but are now based on programmatic experience and country-specific assumptions rather than the government-wide risk premia used previously.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the credit guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of credit guarantees that resulted from obligations or commitments in any year), as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis. The 2015 Budget displays the GSM loan guarantee volume, the subsidy level that can be justified by forecast economic conditions, and the expected supply/demand conditions of countries requesting GSM loan guarantees. The 2015 Budget includes $6.7 million for administrative expenses.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1336–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 6 7 7 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 59 14
99.9 Total new obligations 65 21 7
Commodity Credit Corporation Export Guarantee Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4337–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0711 Default claim payments on principal 92 91 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 21 29 29 0715 Pro Rate Share of Claims paid to banks 2 3 3 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 39 64 61 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 16 16 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 11 8
0900 Total new obligations 89 212 184
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 138 186 225 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 9 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –12
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 135 186 225 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 7 121 120
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 7 121 120 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 172 131 117 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –39 –1 –1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 133 130 116 1900 Financing authority (total) 140 251 236 1930 Total budgetary resources available 275 437 461 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 186 225 277
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 13 8 39 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 89 212 184 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –85 –181 –181 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –9
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 8 39 42 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –115 –115 –115
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –115 –115 –115 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –102 –107 –76 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –107 –76 –73
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 140 251 236 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 85 181 181 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Payments from Prograrm Account Upward Reestimate –59 –14 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –2 –3 –3 4123 Loan origination fee –36 –70 –81 4123 Principal collections –49 –26 –16 4123 Interest collections –21 –18 –17 4123 Other Collections Non-Federal Sources –5
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –172 –131 –117
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) –32 120 119 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –87 50 64 4180 Financing authority, net (total) –32 120 119 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –87 50 64
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4337–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt from limitation 3,545 5,500 5,500
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 3,545 5,500 5,500 2199 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loan commitments 3,474 5,387 5,387
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 5,458 4,908 5,118 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 3,107 5,500 5,500 2251 Repayments and prepayments –3,657 –5,198 –5,198 2263 Adjustments: Terminations for default that result in claim payments –92 –92
2290 Outstanding, end of year 4,908 5,118 5,328
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 4,809 5,019 5,229
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year 815 737 692 2351 Repayments of loans receivable –78 –45 –34
2390 Outstanding, end of year 737 692 658
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from loan guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4337–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 36 79 1101 Accounts Receivable, net 66 16 Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable: 1501 Defaulted guaranteed loans receivable, gross 815 737 1502 Interest receivable 14 18 1505 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –266 –279
1599 Net present value of assets related to defaulted guaranteed loans 563 476
1999 Total assets 665 571 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2101 Accounts payable 1 1 2104 Resources payable to Treasury 457 414 Non-Federal liabilities: 2204 Liabilities for loan guarantees 174 126 2207 Other 33 30
2999 Total liabilities 665 571
4999 Total liabilities and net position 665 571
Commodity Credit Corporation Guaranteed Loans Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4338–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Operating Expenses 1 1 1
0100 Direct program activities, subtotal 1 1 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 1 1 1
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 11 8 9 1820 Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund –10 –7 –8
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1 1 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 6 7 6 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 1 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –2 –2
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 7 6 5 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 6 7 6 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 7 6 5
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 1 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 1 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1 1
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 2 2 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –11 –8 –9 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –10 –7 –8 4190 Outlays, net (total) –11 –6 –7
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4338–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year 109 101 93 2351 Repayments of loans receivable –8 –8 –9
2390 Outstanding, end of year 101 93 84
This account includes amounts for activities previously funded in the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from loan guarantees committed prior to 1992. This account is shown on a cash basis. All new activity in this program in 1992 and beyond is recorded in corresponding program and financing accounts.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4338–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 6 7 1701 Defaulted guaranteed loans, gross 109 101 1702 Interest receivable 206 210 1703 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –264 –268
1799 Value of assets related to loan guarantees 51 43
1999 Total assets 57 50 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2101 Accounts payable 6 7 2104 Resources payable to Treasury 30 37 2207 Non-Federal liabilities: Other 6 6
2999 Total liabilities 42 50 NET POSITION: 3300 Cumulative results of operations 15
4999 Total liabilities and net position 57 50
Farm Storage Facility Loans Program Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3301–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 4 6 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 4 5
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 8 11
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 8 11
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 8 11 1930 Total budgetary resources available 8 11
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 8 11 3020 Outlays (gross) –8 –11
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 8 11 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 8 11 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 8 11 4190 Outlays, net (total) 8 11
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3301–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Farm Storage Facility Loans 240 300 300 115002 Sugar Storage Facility Loans 4 20 20
115999 Total direct loan levels 244 320 320 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Farm Storage Facility Loans –2.46 –2.52 –3.00 132002 Sugar Storage Facility Loans –3.30 –2.80 –3.02
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate –2.47 –2.54 –3.00 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Farm Storage Facility Loans –6 –8 –9 133002 Sugar Storage Facility Loans –1 –1
133999 Total subsidy budget authority –6 –9 –10 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Farm Storage Facility Loans –4 –8 –8
134999 Total subsidy outlays –4 –8 –8 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Farm Storage Facility Loans 8 11
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 8 11 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Farm Storage Facility Loans –26 –11
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –26 –11
Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) Program._The FSFL program was established by the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) in 1949 to offer low-cost financing to producers for the construction or upgrade of on-farm storage facilities—the program was discontinued in the early 1980's when studies showed sufficient storage space was available. The FSFL was re-established in 2000 due to a severe shortage of available storage. The program was implemented in 2000 by CCC under Section 504(c) of the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990. The Agricultural Act of 2014, the 2014 Farm Bill, continues the authority for this program. The program now provides producers financing with seven, ten, or twelve-year repayment terms and low interest rates. The program gives producers greater marketing flexibility when farm storage is limited and/or transportation difficulties cause storage problems, allows farmers to benefit from new marketing and technological advances, and maximizes their returns through identity-preserved marketing.
Sugar Storage Facility Loans._The 2002 Farm Bill, as amended by the 2008 Farm Bill, directs that the CCC establish a sugar storage facility loan program to provide financing for processors of domestically produced sugarcane and sugar beets to construct or upgrade storage and handling facilities for raw sugars and refined sugars. The loan term is a minimum of seven years with the amount and terms being determined as any other commercial loan. The 2014 Farm Bill continues the authority for this program.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond, as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis, and the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis.Farm Storage Facility Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4158–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 244 320 320 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 21 25 25 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 6 9 10 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 23 8 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 3 3
0900 Total new obligations 297 365 355
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 18 26 26 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 32 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –47 –21 –21
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 3 5 5 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 322 354 355 1422 Borrowing authority applied to repay debt –61
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 261 354 355 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Payments from program account 8 11 1800 Principal repayments 168 163 150 1800 Interest repayments 22 21 19 1800 Interest on Uninvested Funds 7 8 8 1800 Fees and Other Collections 3 1 1 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –149 –172 –150
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 59 32 28 1900 Financing authority (total) 320 386 383 1930 Total budgetary resources available 323 391 388 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 26 26 33
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 160 202 202 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 297 365 355 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –223 –365 –355 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –32
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 202 202 202 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 160 202 202 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 202 202 202
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 320 386 383 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 223 365 355 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Payment from program account Upward Reestimate –8 –11 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –7 –8 –8 4123 Principal collections –168 –163 –150 4123 Interest collections –22 –21 –19 4123 Fees and Other Collections –3 –1 –1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –208 –204 –178
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 112 182 205 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 15 161 177 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 112 182 205 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 15 161 177
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4158–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 244 320 320
1150 Total direct loan obligations 244 320 320
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 714 718 854 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 176 304 304 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –168 –168 –150 1264 Write-offs for default: Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –4
1290 Outstanding, end of year 718 854 1,008
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4158–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 178 228 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 8 10 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 714 718 1402 Interest receivable 52 12 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –21 13
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 745 743
1999 Total assets 931 981 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2103 Debt payable to Treasury 905 970 2105 Other Federal Liabilities 26 11
2999 Total liabilities 931 981
4999 Total liabilities and net position 931 981
Apple Loans Program Account
The Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 authorized up to $5 million for the cost to provide loans to producers of apples for economic losses as the result of low prices. Although the program is funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation, program management is performed through farm loan programs. No further funding is requested for this program.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans or loan guarantees that resulted from obligations or commitments in any year), as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis.
Emergency Boll Weevil Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4221–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Financing authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Principal repayments 1 1 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –1 –1
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Principal repayments –1 –1 4180 Financing authority, net (total) –1 –1 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –1 –1
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4221–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 9 9 8 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –1 –1
1290 Outstanding, end of year 9 8 7
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4221–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 9 9 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –5 –5
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 4 4
1999 Total assets 4 4 LIABILITIES: 2101 Federal liabilities: Accounts payable 4 4
4999 Total liabilities and net position 4 4
Agricultural Disaster Relief Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5531–0–2–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Direct program activity 1,772
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 1,772
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 177 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 89
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 89 Borrowing authority, discretionary: 1320 Borrowing authority permanently reduced –125
1340 Borrowing authority, discretionary (total) –125 Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 1,595 125 1421 Borrowing authority temporarily reduced –89
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 1,506 125 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,595 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,772 Memorandum (non-add) entries: Special and non-revolving trust funds: 1952 Expired unobligated balance, start of year 3 3 2 1953 Expired unobligated balance, end of year 3 2 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 30 41 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,772 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 1 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,761 –42 –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 41 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 30 41 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 41
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross –125 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1,595 125 Outlays, gross: 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1,761 42 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,595 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,761 42 1
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5080 Outstanding debt, SOY –1,096 –2,602 –2,602 5081 Outstanding debt, EOY –2,602 –2,602 –2,602 5082 Borrowing –1,506 5096 Unavailable balance, SOY: Borrowing authority 89 89 5097 Unavailable balance, EOY: Borrowing authority 89 89
The Agricultural Act of 2014, the 2014 Farm Bill, authorizes the continuation of the Supplemental Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs under Section 1501 and provides funding under the Commodity Credit Corporation.
Funds will be used to make payments to farmers and ranchers under the following four disaster assistance programs: Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP); Livestock Indemnity Program (LIP); Tree Assistance Program (TAP); and Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish (ELAP) Program.
The Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE) program continues to cover losses through crop year 2011 to eligible producers in designated areas. SURE sign-up for those losses was held from October 2012 through June 2013. In FY 2014, $92,800,000 of borrowing authority from the Trust Fund that was established by the 2008 Farm Bill will be utilized to make payments for these losses.
Trust Funds
Tobacco Trust Fund
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8161–0–7–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 1 50 71 Receipts: 0200 Excise Taxes for Tobacco Assessments, Tobacco Trust Fund 947 1,065 960 0240 Payment from the Commodity Credit Corporation Fund, Tobacco Trust Fund 49
0299 Total receipts and collections 996 1,065 960
0400 Total: Balances and collections 997 1,115 1,031 Appropriations: 0500 Tobacco Trust Fund –996 –1,065 0501 Tobacco Trust Fund –48 0502 Tobacco Trust Fund 49 69
0599 Total appropriations –947 –1,044
0799 Balance, end of year 50 71 1,031
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8161–0–7–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Tobacco Buyout Cost Reimbursement to CCC 857 1,093 0002 Litigation/Other costs 90
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 857 1,183
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 49 139 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 996 1,065 1203 Appropriation (previously unavailable) 48 1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –49 –69
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 947 1,044 1930 Total budgetary resources available 996 1,183 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 139
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 139 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 857 1,183 3020 Outlays (gross) –857 –1,044
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 139 139 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 139 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 139 139
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 947 1,044 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 857 1,044 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 947 1,044 4190 Outlays, net (total) 857 1,044
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Federal Funds
Private Lands Conservation Operations
For necessary expenses for carrying out the provisions of the Act of April 27, 1935 (16 U.S.C. 590a-f), including preparation of conservation plans and establishment of measures to conserve soil and water (including farm irrigation and land drainage and such special measures for soil and water management as may be necessary to prevent floods and the siltation of reservoirs and to control agricultural related pollutants); operation of conservation plant materials centers; classification and mapping of soil; dissemination of information; acquisition of lands, water, and interests therein for use in the plant materials program by donation, exchange, or purchase at a nominal cost not to exceed $100 pursuant to the Act of August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 428a); purchase and erection or alteration or improvement of permanent and temporary buildings; and operation and maintenance of aircraft, [$812,939,000] $814,772,000, to remain available until September 30, [2015] 2016: Provided, That appropriations hereunder shall be available pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2250 for construction and improvement of buildings and public improvements at plant materials centers, except that the cost of alterations and improvements to other buildings and other public improvements shall not exceed $250,000: Provided further, That when buildings or other structures are erected on non-Federal land, that the right to use such land is obtained as provided in 7 U.S.C. 2250a.
In addition, $732,819,000, to be available for the same time period and for the same purposes as the appropriation from which transferred, shall be derived by transfer from the Farm Security and Rural Investment Program for technical assistance in support of conservation programs authorized by Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3801–3862); Section 524(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1524(b)); and Section 502 of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003, as amended (16 U.S.C. 6572): Provided, That, of such amount, at least $35,000,000 shall be competitively awarded to non-Federal conservation partners pursuant to 16 U.S.C. 3842: Provided further, That, upon a determination that additional funding is necessary for technical assistance for the purposes provided herein, additional such amounts may be derived by transfer from the Farm Security and Rural Investment Program: Provided further, That any portion of the funding derived by transfer deemed not necessary for the purposes provided herein may be transferred to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Program: Provided further, That the transfer authority provided under this heading is in addition to any other transfer authority provided elsewhere in this Act. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1000–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Technical assistance 699 736 1,450 0002 Soil surveys 74 85 80 0003 Snow survey and water forecasting 8 10 9 0004 Plant materials centers 9 10 9
0799 Total direct obligations 790 841 1,548 0801 EPA Great Lakes - Reimbursable 7 5 5 0802 Reimbursable Agency Activity 26 35 35
0899 Total reimbursable obligations 33 40 40
0900 Total new obligations 823 881 1,588
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 57 44 16 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 12
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 69 44 16 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 831 813 815 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1004] 733 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –64
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 767 813 1,548 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 32 40 40 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 15
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 47 40 40 1900 Budget authority (total) 814 853 1,588 1930 Total budgetary resources available 883 897 1,604 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –16 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 44 16 16
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 245 217 189 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 823 881 1,588 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 23 3020 Outlays (gross) –842 –909 –1,405 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –12 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –20
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 217 189 372 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –53 –57 –57 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –15 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 11
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –57 –57 –57 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 192 160 132 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 160 132 315
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 814 853 1,588 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 627 688 1,240 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 215 221 165
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 842 909 1,405 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –37 –31 –31 4033 Non-Federal sources –10 –9 –9
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –47 –40 –40 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –15 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 15
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 767 813 1,548 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 795 869 1,365 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 767 813 1,548 4190 Outlays, net (total) 795 869 1,365
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) protects the natural resource base on private lands by providing technical assistance to farmers, ranchers and other private landowners to support the development of conservations plans, and by providing financial assistance to partially offset the cost to install practices necessary to safeguard natural resources and improve wildlife habitat. NRCS provides additional support for conservation efforts through soil surveys, snow survey and water supply forecasting, and plant materials centers. These activities are supported by appropriated funding, including funding which has traditionally been requested in the Conservation Operations account, and by mandatory funding in the Farm Security and Rural Investment account. NRCS is comprised of roughly 10,400 employees across a wide range of natural resource backgrounds such as soil and rangeland conservation, wildlife biology, forestry and engineering. Through this collective conservationist workforce, the Administration strives to protect the natural resource base on private lands.
In 2015, the Administration proposes to show the total staff resources necessary to implement its private lands conservation program in the Private Lands Conservation Operations account. Importantly, this display will not alter the current authorities under which staff resources are provided through mandatory and discretionary funding. In addition to providing greater transparency regarding the level of staff required to accomplish this important mission, the Administration also proposes to competitively award funding to private sector conservation partners in a way that will leverage Federal resources and increase key conservation outcomes across important regional and National landscapes. This process will ensure that all partnering entities are held to the same standards, metrics and performance measures while still allowing for flexible and innovative approaches to private lands conservation. A more detailed description of the specific programs within the Private Lands Conservation Operations account follows:
Technical assistance._Through the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) Program, NRCS provides agricultural producers, private landowners, conservation districts, Tribes, and other organizations with the knowledge and conservation tools they need to conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources. This assistance comes in the form of both individual and landscape-scale conservation plans which contain optimal strategies tailored to protect the resources on the land they manage. Actions described in the plans help land managers reduce erosion; protect water quality and quantity; address air quality; enhance the quality of fish and wildlife habitat; improve long-term sustainability of all lands; and facilitate land use changes while protecting and sustaining our natural resources. The 2015 Budget requests a total of $814.8 million for Conservation Operations.
MAIN WORKLOAD FACTORS
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Customers receiving technical assistance for planning & application, number 78,447 75,000 75,000 Conservation systems planned, million acres 28.4 25.0 25.0 Cropland with conservation applied to improve soil quality, million acres 8.4 6.8 6.8 Grazing land with conservation applied to protect the resource base, million acres 15.3 11.7 11.7
In addition to technical assistance for conservation planning provided through CTA, NRCS also offers technical assistance for the design, implementation, and management of cost-shared conservation practices through mandatory farm bill conservation programs under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Program. This combined technical assistance funding provides for the salaries and expenses of conservation professionals, including NRCS's extensive field staff and a growing number of technical service providers and other cooperators who work with land managers in assessing and applying conservation strategies.
Soil surveys._The primary focus of the Soil Survey Program is to provide current and consistent map interpretations and data sets of the soil resources of the United States. Managing soil as a strategic natural resource is a key component to the vitality of the Nation's rural economies. Scientists and policy makers use soil survey information in studying climate change and evaluating the sustainability and environmental impacts of land use and management practices. Soil surveys are used by planners, engineers, farmers, ranchers, developers, and home owners to evaluate soil suitability and make management decisions for farms, home sites, subdivisions, commercial and industrial sites, and wildlife and recreational areas. NRCS is the lead Federal agency for the National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS), a partnership of Federal land management agencies, State agricultural experiment stations, private consultants, and State and local governments. NRCS provides the scientific expertise to enable the NCSS to develop and maintain a uniform system for mapping and assessing soil resources.
MAIN WORKLOAD FACTORS
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Acres mapped annually (millions) 34.7 38 38
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Operations of plant materials centers.—The identification, testing, evaluation, and demonstration of plants and plant technologies to solve natural resource problems and improve the utilization of natural resources are made at 25 NRCS-managed plant materials centers (limited funding is provided to non-NRCS centers in Alaska and Colorado for the development of plant materials products needed by NRCS) to determine suitability for erosion control, cropland soil health and productivity, restoring wetlands, improving water quality, improving wildlife habitat (including pollinators), protecting streambank and riparian areas, stabilizing coastal dunes, producing biomass, improving air quality, and addressing other conservation treatment needs. Plant materials centers document and transfer plant science technology in fact sheets, technical notes, the NRCS Field Office Technical Guide, and transferred to the public by the Web. Work at plant materials centers is the foundation of vegetative recommendations for NRCS and many other Federal and State agencies.Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1000–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 365 368 729 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 5 5 8 11.5 Other personnel compensation 9 10 13
11.9 Total personnel compensation 379 383 750 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 122 132 257 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 1 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 38 29 36 22.0 Transportation of things 1 1 2 23.2 Rental payments to others 33 34 98 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 3 3 5 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 184 229 342 26.0 Supplies and materials 13 13 24 31.0 Equipment 15 15 30 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 790 841 1,548 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 33 40 40
99.9 Total new obligations 823 881 1,588
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1000–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 5,345 5,345 10,516 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 126 78 78
Farm Security and Rural Investment Programs
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1004–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Wetlands Reserve Program 400 19 0002 Environmental Quality Incentives Program 1,374 1,350 982 0004 Agricultural Water Enhancement Program 55 2 0005 Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program 64 3 0006 Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program 118 2 0007 Conservation Security Program 159 124 31 0008 Grassland Reserve Program 63 1 0009 Conservation Stewardship Program 883 1,078 1,288 0010 Agricultural Management Assistance Program 2 6 4 0011 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative 49 13 0012 Healthy Forests Reserve Program 6 6 0013 Conservation Reserve Program - Direct 36 0014 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program 400 296 0015 Regional Conservation Partnership Program 100 79 0016 Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program 40 33
0799 Total direct obligations 3,173 3,180 2,713 0801 Reimbursable Conservation Reserve Program 65 0802 Reimbursable EPA Great Lakes Environmental Quality Incentives Program 17 19 19
0899 Total reimbursable obligations 82 19 19
0900 Total new obligations 3,255 3,199 2,732
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 10 20 3 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 8
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 18 20 3 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1000] –733 1134 Appropriations precluded from obligation –250
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) –983 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 3,521 3,423 3,696 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –171 –260
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 3,350 3,163 3,696 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Offsetting Collections Conservation Reserve Program 61 1800 Offsetting collections EPA Great Lakes, Other 19 19 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 37
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 98 19 19 1900 Budget authority (total) 3,448 3,182 2,732 1930 Total budgetary resources available 3,466 3,202 2,735 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –191 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 20 3 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3,928 3,956 3,878 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 3,255 3,199 2,732 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 205 3020 Outlays (gross) –2,962 –3,277 –2,582 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –8 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –462
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 3,956 3,878 4,028 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –195 –89 –89 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –37 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 143
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –89 –89 –89 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 3,733 3,867 3,789 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 3,867 3,789 3,939
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross –983 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority –722 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 3,448 3,182 3,715 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 899 796 870 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 2,063 2,481 2,434
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 2,962 3,277 3,304 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –155 4120 Baseline Program [EPA] –19 –19 4123 Non-Federal sources –1
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –156 –19 –19 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –37 4142 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 95
4150 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) 58
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) 3,350 3,163 3,696 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) 2,806 3,258 3,285 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 3,350 3,163 2,713 4190 Outlays, net (total) 2,806 3,258 2,563
Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)._
Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985 provides mandatory funding for critical conservation efforts on private lands, including critical wetlands, grasslands, forests, and farm and ranch lands. For conservation programs where NRCS is the lead implementation agency, funds are transferred from the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to the Farm Security and Rural Investment Programs account. This mandatory funding supports NRCS's efforts to protect the natural resource base on private lands by providing technical assistance to farmers, ranchers and other private landowners to support the development of conservation plans, and by providing financial assistance to partially offset the cost to install practices necessary to safeguard natural resources and improve wildlife habitat.
The Agricultural Act of 2014 amended Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, reauthorizing some programs, repealing some programs (although the purposes of these programs are included in other programs), and creating two new conservation programs that are administered by NRCS. A number of conservation programs were extended in the 2015 Budget's baseline beyond 2018 based upon scorekeeping conventions.
In 2015, the Administration proposes to show the total staff resources necessary to implement its private lands conservation program in the Private Lands Conservation Operations account. Importantly, this new display will not alter the current authorities under which staff resources are provided through mandatory and discretionary funding. This account will continue to show the funding provided for the financial assistance costs necessary for delivering the following programs:Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)._This program is authorized under section 1240 of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. The Agricultural Act of 2014 reauthorizes the program through 2018, and the 2015 Budget assumes that the program extends beyond that date in the baseline for scorekeeping purposes. The purpose of the program is to promote agricultural production and environmental quality as compatible national goals. The 2015 Budget proposes $1,350 million for this program and proposes to permanently cancel funds exceeding this amount for the program in 2015.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)._This program is authorized by Section 1238D of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. The Agricultural Act of 2014 reauthorized the program through 2018, and the 2015 Budget assumes that the program extends beyond that date in the baseline for scorekeeping purposes. The program encourages producers to address resource concerns in a comprehensive manner by undertaking additional conservation activities and improving, maintaining and managing existing conservation activities. The 2015 Budget proposes $1,442 million for this program to enroll 10,000,000 acres. This program is the successor to the Conservation Security Program, which was not continued in the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 except as necessary to support contracts entered into before September 30, 2008. The 2015 Budget proposes $35 million for the Conservation Security Program.
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Technical Assistance._CRP is authorized by Sections 1231–1235A of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended, and is administered by the Farm Service Agency. NRCS supports the program by providing technical assistance to producers to implement conservation practices on CRP land. The Agricutural Act of 2014 reauthorized the program, and the 2015 Budget assumes $50 million in technical assistance for NRCS support of CRP.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP)._ACEP consists of two components: 1) an agricultural land easement component under which NRCS assists eligible entities to protect agricultural land by limiting non-agricultural uses of that land through the purchase of agricultural land easements; and 2) a wetland reserve easement component under which NRCS provides financial and technical assistance directly to landowners to restore, protect and enhance wetlands through the purchase of wetlands reserve easements. The program is authorized through 2018 by the Agricultural Act of 2014 as a Title XII program under the Food Security Act of 1985. The 2015 Budget assumes that the program extends beyond 2018 in the baseline for scorekeeping purposes. For 2015, the authorized level of funding for ACEP is $425 million.
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)._RCPP promotes the implementation of conservation activities through agreements between NRCS and partners and through conservation program contracts and easements with producers and landowners. The program is authorized through 2018 by the Agricultural Act of 2014 as a Title XII program under the Food Security Act of 1985. Through agreements between partners and conservation program contracts or easements directly with producers and landowners, RCPP helps implement conservation projects that may focus on water quality and quantity, soil erosion, wildlife habitat, drought mitigation, and flood control, or other regional priorities. The 2015 Budget assumes that the program extends beyond 2018 in the baseline for scorekeeping purposes. The authorized level of funding for RCPP is $100 million. In addition, seven percent of the funds and acres in covered programs (ACEP, EQIP, CSP, and HFRP) are reserved to ensure additional resources are available to carry out this program (funds and acres not committed by April 1 of each year revert back to the original program for use under that program).
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP)._The program is authorized by Section 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985, and Section 2503 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 reauthorizes the program and provides $40 million per year for 2014 through 2018 (this program was not extended in the baseline beyond 2018). VPA-HIP is a competitive grant program. Funding is limited to State and Tribal governments establishing new public access programs, expanding existing public access programs, and/or enhancing wildlife habitat on lands enrolled in public access programs.
In addition to the programs authorized under the Food Security Act of 1985, NRCS implements the following conservation programs:Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA)._This program is authorized by Section 524(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1524(b)), as amended. It authorizes $10 million annually for the program ($15 million annually for 2008 through 2012), of which NRCS is to receive 50 percent. This program is implemented by NRCS, the Agricultural Marketing Service, and the Risk Management Agency. The NRCS AMA activities are carried out in 16 states in which participation in the Federal Crop Insurance Program is historically low. The program provides assistance to producers to mitigate financial risk by using conservation to reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. The Budget proposes providing the overall AMA program $10 million in 2015, of which NRCS is to receive $5 million.
NRCS works to deliver conservation programs using its technical field staff and by partnering with public and private entities through the Technical Service Provider (TSP) system. NRCS can contract with TSPs to help deliver the Farm Bill programs, or agricultural producers may select TSPs to help plan and implement conservation practices on their operations.
The U.S. has made great strides in improving water quality; however, nonpoint source pollution remains a significant challenge that requires policy attention and thoughtful new approaches. In 2015, the Budget continues the agency's efforts to better coordinate conservation efforts among key Federal partners, along with agricultural producer organizations, conservation districts, States, Tribes, NGOs and other local leaders to identify areas where a focused and coordinated approach can achieve substantial improvements in water quality. The Budget builds upon the collaborative process already underway among Federal partners to demonstrate substantial improvements in water quality from conservation programs by ensuring that USDA's key investments through Farm Bill conservation programs and related efforts are appropriately leveraged by other Federal programs.
Finally, the Agricultural Act of 2014 repealed the Wetlands Reserve Program, Grasslands Reserve Program and the Farmlands and Ranchlands Protection Program and included the purposes of those programs in the new Agricultural Conservation Easement Program referred to above. The Agricultural Act of 2014 also repealed the Agricultural Water Enhancement Program, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program, Great Lakes Basin Program, and the Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative and included the purposes of those programs in the new Regional Conservation Partnership Program referred to above. The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program has also been repealed, and its purposes are now included in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program.Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1004–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 300 346 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 3 3 11.5 Other personnel compensation 2 3
11.9 Total personnel compensation 305 352 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 104 121 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 6 7 23.2 Rental payments to others 29 34 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 2 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 137 157 26.0 Supplies and materials 9 9 31.0 Equipment 12 13 32.0 Land and structures 331 319 316 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 2,238 2,165 2,397
99.0 Direct obligations 3,172 3,180 2,713 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 83 19 19
99.9 Total new obligations 3,255 3,199 2,732
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1004–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 4,408 5,065 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 651 39 39
Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1072–0–1–301 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0003 Emergency watershed protection operations 95 104 0004 Small watershed operations (P.L. 566) 6 9 0005 Watershed Operations (P.L. 534) 2 13 0006 EWP (SANDY) 5 166
0799 Total direct obligations 108 292 0802 Reimbursable program activity 21 21
0900 Total new obligations 129 313
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 166 366 74 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 37
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 203 366 74 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 65 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–3316] 180 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –11
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 234 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 24 21 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 34
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 58 21 1900 Budget authority (total) 292 21 1930 Total budgetary resources available 495 387 74 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 366 74 74
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 276 202 228 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 129 313 3020 Outlays (gross) –165 –287 –135 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –37 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 202 228 93 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –58 –92 –92 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –34
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –92 –92 –92 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 218 110 136 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 110 136 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 292 21 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 21 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 164 266 135
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 165 287 135 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –23 –20 4033 Non-Federal sources –1 –1
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –24 –21 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –34
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 234 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 141 266 135 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 234 4190 Outlays, net (total) 141 266 135
NRCS watershed programs provide for cooperative actions between the Federal Government and States and their political subdivisions to reduce damage from floodwater, sediment, and erosion; for the conservation, development, utilization, and disposal of water; and for the conservation and proper utilization of land. Funds in Watershed and Flood Prevention Operations can be used for either flood prevention projects or flood damage rehabilitation efforts, depending upon the needs and opportunities.
Emergency watershed protection program._NRCS undertakes such emergency measures for runoff retardation and soil erosion prevention as may be needed to safeguard life and property from floods and the products of erosion on any watershed whenever natural elements or forces cause a sudden impairment of that watershed. An emergency is considered to exist when a watershed is suddenly impaired by flood, fire, wind, earthquake, drought or other natural causes and consequently life and property are endangered by floodwater, erosion, or sediment discharge. Subject to the terms and conditions of funding, NRCS may provide Emergency Watershed Protection assistance to address small scale, localized disasters. State agencies including environmental, natural resource, and fish and game agencies participate in planning and coordinating emergency work. Funding for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program is typically provided through emergency supplemental appropriations. The 2015 Budget does not request funding for this program.
Watershed operations authorized by Public Law 78–534._NRCS cooperates with soil conservation districts and other local organizations in planning and installing flood prevention improvements in 11 watersheds authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1944. The Federal Government shares the cost of improvements for flood prevention, agricultural water management, recreation, and fish and wildlife development. This program did not receive an appropriation in 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. The 2015 budget does not request funding for this program. NRCS is closing out watershed operations projects started prior to 2011 with unobligated balances from prior years.
Small watershed operations authorized by Public Law 83–566._NRCS provides technical and financial assistance to local organizations to install measures for watershed protection, flood prevention, agricultural water management, recreation, and fish and wildlife enhancement. At least 70 percent of the funding provided is used for financial assistance. The 2015 budget does not request funding for this program. NRCS is closing out small watershed operations projects started prior to 2011 with unobligated balances from prior years.
Loans through the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund have been made in previous years to the local sponsors in order to fund the local cost of Public Law 83–566 or 78–534 projects. No funding for these loans is assumed in 2015.Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1072–0–1–301 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 7 6 11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 8 7 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 25.1 Advisory and assistance services 40 67 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 6 75 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 51 140
99.0 Direct obligations 108 292 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 21 21
99.9 Total new obligations 129 313
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1072–0–1–301 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 81 81 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 31 15
Watershed Rehabilitation Program
[Under the authorities of section 14 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, $12,000,000 is provided.] (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1002–0–1–301 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Watershed rehabilitation program 15 268
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 6 7 1 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 8 7 1 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 15 12 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1 1134 Appropriations precluded from obligation –153
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 14 12 –153 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 262 153 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –12
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 250 153 1900 Budget authority (total) 14 262 1930 Total budgetary resources available 22 269 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 7 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 57 39 211 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 15 268 3020 Outlays (gross) –23 –96 –105 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –8
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 39 211 106 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 57 39 211 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 39 211 106
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 14 12 –153 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 5 –49 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 22 11 17
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 23 16 –32 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4033 Non-Federal sources –2 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 2
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 14 12 –153 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 21 16 –32 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 250 153 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 80 49 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 88
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 80 137 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 14 262 4190 Outlays, net (total) 21 96 105
Under the authorities of Section 14 of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act, assistance is provided to communities to address the rehabilitation of aging local dams. The 2014 enacted level included $12 million for the Watershed Rehabilitation Program. No funding is requested in the 2015 Budget, reflecting the Administration's position that the maintenance, repair, and operation of these dams are the responsibility of local project sponsors. The Agricultural Act of 2014 provided $250 million for this program, while the Budget proposes no mandatory funding for this program in 2015; $153 million currently available are proposed to be permanently cancelled (see General Provisions for the Department of Agriculture).
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1002–0–1–301 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 2 39 11.5 Other personnel compensation 2
11.9 Total personnel compensation 2 41 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 1 12 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 7 134 26.0 Supplies and materials 2 31.0 Equipment 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 5 77
99.9 Total new obligations 15 268
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1002–0–1–301 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 29 46
Resource Conservation and Development
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1010–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 2 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1131 Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) –2 1930 Total budgetary resources available 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross –2 Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –2 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1
The Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) Program was developed under the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590a-590f); the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act (16 U.S.C. 1010 and 1011); and the Food and Agricultural Act of 1962 (P.L. 87–703). It is authorized under subtitle H, title XV of the Agricultural and Food Act of 1981 (16 U.S.C. 3451–3461), as amended. The program was permanently authorized by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 and further amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (P.L. 110–246). No funding was appropriated for the RC&D Program in 2012 and 2013, and the 2014 Budget cancelled $2.017 million of the unobligated balances. After decades of Federal assistance, many RC&D Councils supported by the program have developed sufficiently strong State and local ties and are now able to secure funding for their continued operation without the need for ongoing Federal assistance. No funding is requested in the 2015 Budget.
Healthy Forests Reserve Program
Title V of the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–148) authorized the establishment of the Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP). This program assists landowners in restoring, enhancing and protecting forest ecosystems to: 1) promote the recovery of threatened and endangered species; 2) improve biodiversity; and 3) enhance carbon sequestration.
NRCS implements this voluntary program. Only privately held land is eligible for enrollment into HFRP. Land enrolled in HFRP must have a restoration plan that includes practices necessary to restore and enhance habitat for species listed as threatened or endangered or candidates for the threatened or endangered species list. Technical assistance will be provided by USDA to assist owners in complying with the terms of restoration plans under HFRP.
The 2015 Budget does not request discretionary funding for the Healthy Forests Reserve Program.
Great Plains Conservation Program
Forestry Incentives Program
Water Bank Program
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3320–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Water Bank Program 4
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 4
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 4
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 4 1900 Budget authority (total) 4 1930 Total budgetary resources available 4
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 7 6 6 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 4 3020 Outlays (gross) –1 –4 –3
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 6 6 3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 7 6 6 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 6 6 3
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 4 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 3 3
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1 4 3 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 4 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1 4 3
The objectives of the Water Bank Program are to conserve water; to preserve, maintain, and improve the Nation's wetlands; to increase waterfowl habitat in migratory waterfowl nesting, breeding, and feeding areas in the United States; and to secure recreational and environmental benefits for the Nation. The program was authorized by the Water Bank Act of 1970, as amended by Public Law 96–182, approved January 2, 1980. The 2014 enacted level included $4 million to implement non-renewable agreements on eligible lands, including flooded agricultural lands, as determined by the Secretary, under the Water Bank Act (16 U.S.C. 1301–1311). No funding is requested in the 2015 Budget.
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3320–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 2
Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program
Trust Funds
Miscellaneous Contributed Funds
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8210–0–7–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 1 Receipts: 0220 Miscellaneous Contributed Funds 1 1
0400 Total: Balances and collections 1 2
0799 Balance, end of year 1 2
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8210–0–7–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 1 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Funds received in this account from State, local, and other organizations are available for work under cooperative agreements for soil survey, watershed protection, and resource conservation and development activities.
Rural Development
Federal Funds
Rural Development Salaries and Expenses
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses for carrying out the administration and implementation of programs in the Rural Development mission area, including activities with institutions concerning the development and operation of agricultural cooperatives; and for cooperative agreements; [$203,424,000] $225,101,000: Provided, [That no less than $20,000,000 shall be for the Comprehensive Loan Accounting System: Provided further,] That notwithstanding any other provision of law, funds appropriated under this heading may be used for advertising and promotional activities that support the Rural Development mission area: Provided further, That any balances available from prior years for the Rural Utilities Service, Rural Housing Service, and the Rural Business—Cooperative Service salaries and expenses accounts shall be transferred to and merged with this appropriation. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0403–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Salaries and expenses 184 225 225 0801 Reimbursable program - Program Transfers and Reimbursable Obligations 433 454 435
0900 Total new obligations 617 679 660
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1011 Unobligated balance transfer from other accts [12–2073] 8 1012 Unobligated balance transfers between expired and unexpired accounts 1 17
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 9 17 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 207 208 225 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –15
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 192 208 225 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 427 454 435 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 6
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 433 454 435 1900 Budget authority (total) 625 662 660 1930 Total budgetary resources available 634 679 660 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –17
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 129 101 129 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 617 679 660 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 5 3020 Outlays (gross) –644 –651 –660 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –6
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 101 129 129 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –6 –7 –7 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –6 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 5
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –7 –7 –7 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 123 94 122 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 94 122 122
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 625 662 660 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 547 563 561 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 97 88 99
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 644 651 660 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –432 –454 –435 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –6 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 5
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –1
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 192 208 225 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 212 197 225 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 192 208 225 4190 Outlays, net (total) 212 197 225
The Rural Development Salaries and Expenses (S&E) account is a consolidated account to administer all Rural Development programs, including programs administered by the Rural Utilities Service (RUS), the Rural Housing Service (RHS), and the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (RBS). For more information about the Rural Development mission area go to www.rurdev.usda.gov/Home.html.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0403–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 102 112 122 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 103 113 123 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 33 36 40 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 1 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 2 4 4 22.0 Transportation of things 1 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 21 23.2 Rental payments to others 6 6 5 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.1 Advisory and assistance services 5 20 15 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 10 17 11 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 16 21 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 2 2 2 25.5 Research and development contracts 2 1 1 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 31.0 Equipment 2
99.0 Direct obligations 184 225 225 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 433 454 435
99.9 Total new obligations 617 679 660
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–0403–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 1,409 1,583 1,713 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 3,317 3,193 3,313
Rural Housing Service
Federal Funds
Rural Housing Assistance Grants
For grants for very low-income housing repair [and rural housing preservation] made by the Rural Housing Service, as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 1474, [and 1490m, $32,239,000] $25,000,000, to remain available until expended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1953–0–1–604 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0012 Very Low-Income Housing Repair Grants 27 30 25 0016 Rural Housing Preservation Grants 4 4 0018 Processing Workers Grants 2
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 31 34 27
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 4 4 3 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 4 4 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 5 5 3 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 33 32 25 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 30 32 25 1930 Total budgetary resources available 35 37 28 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 4 3 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 19 14 11 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 31 34 27 3020 Outlays (gross) –35 –36 –32 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1 –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 14 11 6 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 19 14 11 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 14 11 6
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 30 32 25 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 24 27 24 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 11 9 8
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 35 36 32 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 30 32 25 4190 Outlays, net (total) 35 36 32
The very low-income housing repair grant program is authorized under section 504 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended. This grant program enables very low-income elderly residents in rural areas to improve or modernize their dwellings, to make the dwelling safer or more sanitary, or to remove health and safety hazards. The Budget requests $25 million for this program in 2015.
No funding is requested in the 2015 Budget for the rural housing preservation grant program. USDA's preservation activities for multifamily housing are being carried out through programs in the multifamily housing revitalization account.
For other housing assistance grants authorized for funding in this account such as supervisory and technical assistance grants as authorized by section 509(f) and 525 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, no funding is requested in the 2015 Budget, which is the same as the 2014 appropriations.
Rental Assistance Program
For rental assistance agreements entered into or renewed pursuant to the authority under section 521(a)(2) or agreements entered into in lieu of debt forgiveness or payments for eligible households as authorized by section 502(c)(5)(D) of the Housing Act of 1949, [$1,110,000,000] $1,088,500,000; and, in addition, such sums as may be necessary, as authorized by section 521(c) of the Act, to liquidate debt incurred prior to fiscal year 1992 to carry out the rental assistance program under section 521(a)(2) of the Act: Provided, That rental assistance agreements entered into or renewed during the current fiscal year shall be funded [for a 1-year period] up to one year: Provided further, That rental assistance contracts will not be renewed within the 12-month contract period: Provided further, That rental assistance will be renewed at the discretion of the Secretary: Provided further, That tenants in projects financed under section 514 and 515 shall contribute a minimum of $50 per month towards the rent, as determined by the Secretary, unless the Secretary determines a lower amount because the tenant qualifies for a hardship exemption, which shall, to the extent possible and practical, be consistent with similar hardship exemption requirements and conditions established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for similar programs: Provided further, That any unexpended balances remaining at the end of such 1-year agreements may be transferred and used for the purposes of any debt reduction; maintenance, repair, or rehabilitation of any existing projects; preservation; and rental assistance activities authorized under title V of the Act: Provided further, That rental assistance provided under agreements entered into prior to fiscal year [2014] 2015 for a farm labor multi-family housing project financed under section 514 or 516 of the Act may not be recaptured for use in another project until such assistance has remained unused for a period of 12 consecutive months, if such project has a waiting list of tenants seeking such assistance or the project has rental assistance eligible tenants who are not receiving such assistance: Provided further, That such recaptured rental assistance shall, to the extent practicable, be applied to another farm labor multi-family housing project financed under section 514 or 516 of the Act. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0137–0–1–604 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Rental assistance program 837 1,110 1,089
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 837 1,110 1,089
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 925 1,110 1,089 1100 Appropriation 13 9 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –70 1139 Appropriations substituted for borrowing authority –18 –13 –9
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 837 1,110 1,089 1930 Total budgetary resources available 837 1,110 1,089
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, appropriation, start of year 975 683 830 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 837 1,110 1,089 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,129 –963 –953
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 683 830 966 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 975 683 830 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 683 830 966
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 837 1,110 1,089 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 357 333 327 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 772 630 626
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1,129 963 953 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4033 Non-Federal sources –1 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 1
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 837 1,110 1,089 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 1,128 963 953 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 837 1,110 1,089 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,128 963 953
The rental assistance program is authorized under section 521(a)(2) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended, and is designed to reduce rent expenses for very low-income and low-income families living in RHS-financed rural rental and farm labor housing projects. Funding under this account is provided for renewals of existing rental assistance contracts and assistance for newly constructed units financed by the section 515 loan program and the 514/516 farm labor housing loan and grant programs. At USDA's discretion, some funds may also be used for additional servicing assistance for existing projects. For 2015, the request for rental assistance grants is for one year contracts with one-year availability, with a total funding level of $1.089 billion. Rural Development is committed to maintaining a sustainable rental assistance program. The 2015 Budget incorporates changes to the operation of the program that are designed to ensure the long term viability of the program. Residents receiving rental assistance payments will be required to pay a minimum rent of $50 per month; the agency will no longer automatically renew contracts within the same 12 month period; contracts will be renewed at the discretion of the Secretary depending upon the needs of the project; and contracts will be issued for a fixed time and fixed sum, and income verification will ensure the right level of subsidy is being received by the appropriate tenant. The authorities are included in the Budget and will also be proposed in a separate multifamily housing reinvention legislative package that will, in addition to those propsoals, include language to provide permanent authority for the tools used to preserve and revitalize the existing Section 515 portfolio.
From 1978 through 1991, the rental assistance program was funded under the Rural Housing Insurance Fund (RHIF). Beginning in 1992, pursuant to Credit Reform, a separate grant account was established for this program. Prior year obligations are funded with "such sums" amounts to cover those pre-credit reform contracts in RHIF.
Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Program Account
For the rural housing voucher program as authorized under section 542 of the Housing Act of 1949, but notwithstanding subsection (b) of such section, and for additional costs to conduct a demonstration program for the preservation and revitalization of multi-family rental housing properties described in this paragraph, [$32,575,000] $28,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the funds made available under this heading, [$12,575,000] $8,000,000, shall be available for rural housing vouchers to any low-income household (including those not receiving rental assistance) residing in a property financed with a section 515 loan which has been prepaid after September 30, 2005: Provided further, That the amount of such voucher shall be the difference between comparable market rent for the section 515 unit and the tenant paid rent for such unit: Provided further, That funds made available for such vouchers shall be subject to the availability of annual appropriations: Provided further, That the Secretary shall, to the maximum extent practicable, administer such vouchers with current regulations and administrative guidance applicable to section 8 housing vouchers administered by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development: Provided further, That if the Secretary determines that the amount made available for vouchers in this or any other Act is not needed for vouchers, the Secretary may use such funds for the demonstration program for the preservation and revitalization of multi-family rental housing properties described in this paragraph: Provided further, That of the funds made available under this heading, $20,000,000 shall be available for a demonstration program for the preservation and revitalization of the sections 514, 515, and 516 multi-family rental housing properties to restructure existing USDA multi-family housing loans, as the Secretary deems appropriate, expressly for the purposes of ensuring the project has sufficient resources to preserve the project for the purpose of providing safe and affordable housing for low-income residents and farm laborers including reducing or eliminating interest; deferring loan payments, subordinating, reducing or reamortizing loan debt; and other financial assistance including advances, payments and incentives (including the ability of owners to obtain reasonable returns on investment) required by the Secretary: Provided further, That the Secretary shall as part of the preservation and revitalization agreement obtain a restrictive use agreement consistent with the terms of the restructuring: Provided further, That if the Secretary determines that additional funds for vouchers described in this paragraph are needed, funds for the preservation and revitalization demonstration program may be used for such vouchers: Provided further, That if Congress enacts legislation to permanently authorize a multi-family rental housing loan restructuring program similar to the demonstration program described herein, the Secretary may use funds made available for the demonstration program under this heading to carry out such legislation with [the prior approval of] notice to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided further, That in addition to any other available funds, the Secretary may expend not more than $1,000,000 total, from the program funds made available under this heading, for administrative expenses for activities funded under this heading. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2002–0–1–604 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 Grants 14 15 16 Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 8 9 48 0703 Subsidy for modifications of direct loans 1 4 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 16 14 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 5 2 0709 Administrative expenses 1 1 1
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 31 30 49
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 45 45 65
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 23 33 40 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 23 33 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 6 3
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 29 36 40 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 28 33 28 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 27 33 28 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 22 16
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 22 16 1900 Budget authority (total) 49 49 28 1930 Total budgetary resources available 78 85 68 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 33 40 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 44 38 38 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 45 45 65 3020 Outlays (gross) –45 –42 –29 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –6 –3
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 38 38 74 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 44 38 38 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 38 38 74
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 27 33 28 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 6 3 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 20 20 26
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 23 26 29 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 22 16 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 22 16 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 49 49 28 4190 Outlays, net (total) 45 42 29
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2002–0–1–604 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Multi-Family Housing Relending Demo 1 4 12 115002 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Seconds 3 9 50 115003 Multi-Family Revitalization Zero 10 8 25
115999 Total direct loan levels 14 21 87 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Multi-Family Housing Relending Demo 36.18 26.16 35.41 132002 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Seconds 61.44 51.25 60.71 132003 Multi-Family Revitalization Zero 58.28 48.86 56.22
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 57.38 45.56 55.93 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Multi-Family Housing Relending Demo 1 4 133002 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Seconds 2 4 30 133003 Multi-Family Revitalization Zero 6 4 14
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 8 9 48 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Multi-Family Housing Relending Demo 1 1 1 134002 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Seconds 6 4 7 134003 Multi-Family Revitalization Zero 1 4 5 134006 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Modifications 4 2 2
134999 Total subsidy outlays 12 11 15 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135002 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Seconds 1 135003 Multi-Family Revitalization Zero 1 135006 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Modifications 21 15
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 22 16 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Multi-Family Housing Relending Demo –1 137002 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Seconds –3 137006 Multi-Family Housing Revitalization Modifications –12
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –3 –13
USDA's portfolio of multifamily housing projects provides housing for nearly half a million low-income families, many of whom are elderly. Projects that received their financing prior to 1989 are allowed to prepay and leave the program. USDA may assist families displaced by sponsors' prepayments by providing them with letters of priority and vouchers, which were newly funded in 2006. The Budget requests $8 million in 2015 for housing vouchers for residents of projects whose sponsors prepay their outstanding indebtedness on USDA loans and leave the program. In addition, the Budget requests $20 million for continuation of the multi-family housing revitalization pilot program in 2015. This funding will allow USDA to focus on management of the current multifamily housing portfolio to ensure that the USDA-financed properties continue to provide decent, safe, affordable housing for their rural tenant population. The Budget includes a legislative proposal to make this program permanent.
Prior year obligated balances reflect funding for rental assistance for newly constructed units provided in limited amounts in 1984 and 1985. From 1986 through 1991 rental assistance for newly constructed units, as well as existing rental assistance contract renewals and additional servicing assistance for existing projects, had been funded under the Rural Housing Insurance Fund. Beginning in 1992, pursuant to Credit Reform, a separate grant account was established for the rental assistance program.
Multifamily Housing Revitalization Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4269–0–3–604 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 15 21 87 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 11 16 18 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 3 11 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 2 0744 Adjusting payments to liquidating accounts 7
0900 Total new obligations 36 50 105
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 19 22 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 18 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –21 –22 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –14
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 2 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 16 25 81
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 16 25 81 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 47 29 17 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –7 –4 7
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 40 25 24 1900 Financing authority (total) 56 50 105 1930 Total budgetary resources available 58 50 105 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 22
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 131 72 61 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 36 50 105 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –77 –61 –47 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –18
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 72 61 119 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –33 –26 –22 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 7 4 –7
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –26 –22 –29 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 98 46 39 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 46 39 90
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 56 50 105 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 77 61 47 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources - subsidy outlays from program account –34 –27 –15 4120 Revitalization loan transfers –7 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –4 4123 Repayments of Principal –2 –1 –1 4123 Interest received on loans –1 –1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –47 –29 –17 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 7 4 –7
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 16 25 81 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 30 32 30 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 16 25 81 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 30 32 30
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4269–0–3–604 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 15 21 87
1150 Total direct loan obligations 15 21 87
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 414 476 506 Disbursements: 1231 Direct loan disbursements 14 16 23 1233 Purchase of loans assets from a liquidating account 49 15 6 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –2 –1 –1 1264 Write-offs for default: Other adjustments, net (+ or -) 1
1290 Outstanding, end of year 476 506 534
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4269–0–3–604 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 19 57 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 414 476 1402 Interest receivable 58 39 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –305 –318
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 167 197
1999 Total assets 186 254 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 186 254
4999 Total liabilities and net position 186 254
Mutual and Self-Help Housing Grants
For grants and contracts pursuant to section 523(b)(1)(A) of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490c), [$25,000,000] $10,000,000, to remain available until expended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2006–0–1–604 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Mutual and self-help housing grants 31 34 12
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 31 34 12
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 12 9 2 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 12 9 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 12 11 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 30 25 10 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 28 25 10 1930 Total budgetary resources available 40 36 12 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 9 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 67 66 58 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 31 34 12 3020 Outlays (gross) –32 –40 –36 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 66 58 34 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 67 66 58 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 66 58 34
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 28 25 10 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 5 5 2 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 27 35 34
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 32 40 36 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 28 25 10 4190 Outlays, net (total) 32 40 36
This program is authorized under section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended. Grants and contracts are made for the purpose of providing technical and supervisory assistance to groups of families to enable them to build their own homes through the mutual exchange of labor. The 2015 Budget requests $10 million.
Rural Community Facilities Program Account
[(including transfers of funds)]
For gross obligations for the principal amount of direct [and guaranteed] loans as authorized by section 306 and described in section 381E(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, $2,200,000,000 for direct loans [and $59,543,000 for guaranteed loans].
[For the cost of guaranteed loans, including the cost of modifying loans, as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, $3,775,000, to remain available until expended.]
For the cost of grants for rural community facilities programs as authorized by section 306 and described in section 381E(d)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, [$28,745,000,] $21,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, [That $5,967,000 of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be available for a Rural Community Development Initiative: Provided further, That such funds shall be used solely to develop the capacity and ability of private, nonprofit community-based housing and community development organizations, low-income rural communities, and Federally Recognized Native American Tribes to undertake projects to improve housing, community facilities, community and economic development projects in rural areas: Provided further, That such funds shall be made available to qualified private, nonprofit and public intermediary organizations proposing to carry out a program of financial and technical assistance: Provided further, That such intermediary organizations shall provide matching funds from other sources, including Federal funds for related activities, in an amount not less than funds provided: Provided further, That $5,778,000 of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be to provide grants for facilities in rural communities with extreme unemployment and severe economic depression (Public Law 106–387), with up to 5 percent for administration and capacity building in the State rural development offices: Provided further,] That $4,000,000 of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be available for community facilities grants to tribal colleges, as authorized by section 306(a)(19) of such Act: Provided further, That sections 381E-H and 381N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act are not applicable to the funds made available under this heading. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1951–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 CF Grants 15 21 22 0012 Rural Community Development Initiative Grants 5 9 0013 Economic Impact Initiative Grants 7 9
0091 Direct program activities, subtotal 22 35 31 Credit program obligations: 0702 Loan guarantee subsidy 7 9 1 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 24 39 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 6 11 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 7 6 0708 Interest on reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 1 1
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 45 66 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 67 101 32
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 11 17 13 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 11 17 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 5 7
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 16 24 13 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 32 33 21 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 30 33 21 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 38 57
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 38 57 1900 Budget authority (total) 68 90 21 1930 Total budgetary resources available 84 114 34 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 17 13 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 137 94 79 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 67 101 32 3020 Outlays (gross) –103 –109 –40 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –5 –7 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –2
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 94 79 71 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 137 94 79 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 94 79 71
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 30 33 21 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 2 4 3 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 63 48 37
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 65 52 40 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 38 57 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 38 57 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 68 90 21 4190 Outlays, net (total) 103 109 40
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1951–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115002 Community Facility Loans 1,343 2,200 2,200
115999 Total direct loan levels 1,343 2,200 2,200 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132002 Community Facility Loans –2.08 –13.21 –12.41
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate –2.08 –13.21 –12.41 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133002 Community Facility Loans –28 –291 –273
133999 Total subsidy budget authority –28 –291 –273 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134002 Community Facility Loans –2 –48 –130 134004 Community Facility Loans - ARRA 4 2
134999 Total subsidy outlays 2 –46 –130 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135002 Community Facility Loans 30 50
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 30 50 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137002 Community Facility Loans –55 –37
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –55 –37
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215002 Community Facility Loan Guarantees 101 189 13
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 101 189 13 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232002 Community Facility Loan Guarantees 6.75 4.97 4.78
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate 6.75 4.97 4.78 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233002 Community Facility Loan Guarantees 7 9 1
233999 Total subsidy budget authority 7 9 1 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234002 Community Facility Loan Guarantees 5 6 7
234999 Total subsidy outlays 5 6 7 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235002 Community Facility Loan Guarantees 8 7
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 8 7 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates: 237002 Community Facility Loan Guarantees –13 –13
237999 Total downward reestimate subsidy budget authority –13 –13
This account funds the direct and guaranteed community facility loans and community facility grants, which are authorized under sections 306(a)(1) and 306(a)(19) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended. Loans are provided to local governments and nonprofit organizations for the construction and improvement of community facilities providing essential services in rural areas of not more than 20,000 population, such as hospitals and fire stations. Total program level in 2015 is projected to be $2.2 billion for direct loans. The 2015 Budget proposes no guaranteed loans due to an increase in the cost of the program and because it is likely that some demand for the guarantee program will be filled with the increase in the direct loan program. The 2015 Budget requests $21 million for grant purposes. This includes $17 million for regular community facilities grants and $4 million for Tribal College grants.
Rural Community Facility Direct Loans Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4225–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 1,343 2,200 2,200 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 223 217 236 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 28 291 273 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 48 34 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 7 4
0900 Total new obligations 1,649 2,746 2,709
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 147 146 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 147 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –30 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –117
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 147 146 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 1,400 2,189 1,949
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 1,400 2,189 1,949 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 563 550 612 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –11 6 2 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –156
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 396 556 614 1900 Financing authority (total) 1,796 2,745 2,563 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,796 2,892 2,709 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 147 146
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2,411 2,849 4,265 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,649 2,746 2,709 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –1,064 –1,330 –1,593 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –147
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2,849 4,265 5,381 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –20 –9 –15 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 11 –6 –2
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –9 –15 –17 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2,391 2,840 4,250 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2,840 4,250 5,364
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 1,796 2,745 2,563 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 1,064 1,330 1,593 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –38 –55 –1 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –32 –60 –74 4123 Repayment of principal –312 –225 –278 4123 Interest received on loans –182 –210 –259 4123 Non-Federal sources 1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –563 –550 –612 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 11 –6 –2
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 1,244 2,189 1,949 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 501 780 981 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 1,244 2,189 1,949 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 501 780 981
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4225–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 1,343 2,200 2,200
1150 Total direct loan obligations 1,343 2,200 2,200
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 4,282 4,725 5,829 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 780 1,330 1,593 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –312 –226 –278 Write-offs for default: 1263 Direct loans –20 1264 Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –5
1290 Outstanding, end of year 4,725 5,829 7,144
This account reflects the funding from direct community facility loans to non-profit organizations and local governments for the construction and improvement of community facilities providing essential services in rural areas, such as hospitals, libraries, and fire/police stations.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. Loans made prior to 1992 are recorded in the Rural Development Insurance Fund Liquidating Account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4225–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 193 496 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 24 46 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 4,282 4,725 1402 Interest receivable 45 81 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –6 –24
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 4,321 4,782
1999 Total assets 4,538 5,324 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2101 Accounts payable 4,483 5,287 2105 Other 55 37
2999 Total liabilities 4,538 5,324
4999 Total liabilities and net position 4,538 5,324
Rural Community Facility Guaranteed Loans Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4228–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0711 Default claim payments on principal 4 5 5 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 10 10 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 3 3
0900 Total new obligations 17 18 5
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 79 82 81 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 3
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 3 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 16 17 11 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 17 17 11 1900 Financing authority (total) 20 17 11 1930 Total budgetary resources available 99 99 92 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 82 81 87
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 17 18 5 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –17 –18 –5 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –16 –17 –17 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –17 –17 –17 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –16 –17 –17 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –17 –17 –17
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 20 17 11 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 17 18 5 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –13 –13 –7 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –2 –2 –2 4123 Guarantee Fees –1 –1 –1 4123 Repayment of loan principal –1 –1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –16 –17 –11 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 3 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 1 1 –6 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 3 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 1 1 –6
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4228–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt from limitation 101 189 13
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 101 189 13
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 1,173 1,243 1,275 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 142 162 164 2251 Repayments and prepayments –64 –124 –128 Adjustments: 2261 Terminations for default that result in loans receivable –5 –5 2263 Terminations for default that result in claim payments –4 –1 –1 2264 Other adjustments, net –4
2290 Outstanding, end of year 1,243 1,275 1,305
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 994 1,020 1,045
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year 19 13 12 2331 Disbursements for guaranteed loan claims 2361 Write-offs of loans receivable –6 –1 –1
2390 Outstanding, end of year 13 12 11
This account finances loan guarantee commitments for essential community facilities in rural areas.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loans committed in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. Loans made prior to 1992 are recorded in the Rural Development Insurance Fund Liquidating Account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4228–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 63 65 Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable: 1501 Defaulted guaranteed loans receivable, gross 19 13 1505 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –1 –1
1599 Net present value of assets related to defaulted guaranteed loans 18 12
1999 Total assets 81 77 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 3 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees 81 74
2999 Total liabilities 81 77
4999 Total liabilities and net position 81 77
Rural Housing Insurance Fund Program Account
(including transfers of funds)
For gross obligations for the principal amount of direct and guaranteed loans as authorized by title V of the Housing Act of 1949, to be available from funds in the rural housing insurance fund, as follows: [$900,000,000] $360,000,000 shall be for direct loans and $24,000,000,000 shall be for unsubsidized guaranteed loans; [$26,280,000] $26,279,000 for section 504 housing repair loans; $28,432,000 for section 515 rental housing; $150,000,000 for section 538 guaranteed multi-family housing loans; $10,000,000 for credit sales of single family housing acquired property; [$5,000,000 for section 523 self-help housing land development loans;] and $5,000,000 for section 524 site development loans.
For the cost of direct and guaranteed loans, including the cost of modifying loans, as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, as follows: section 502 loans, [$24,480,000] $26,568,000 shall be for direct loans; section 504 housing repair loans, [$2,176,000] $3,687,000; and repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of section 515 rental housing, [$6,656,000] $9,812,000: Provided, That to support the loan program level for section 538 guaranteed loans made available under this heading the Secretary may charge or adjust any fees to cover the projected cost of such loan guarantees pursuant to the provisions of the Credit Reform Act of 1990 (2 U.S.C. 661 et seq.), and the interest on such loans may not be subsidized[: Provided further, That applicants in communities that have a current rural area waiver under section 541 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490q) shall be treated as living in a rural area for purposes of section 502 guaranteed loans provided under this heading: Provided further, That of the amounts available under this paragraph for section 502 direct loans, no less than $5,000,000 shall be available for direct loans for individuals whose homes will be built pursuant to a program funded with a mutual and self-help housing grant authorized by section 523 of the Housing Act of 1949 until June 1, 2014].
In addition, for the cost of direct loans, grants, and contracts, as authorized by 42 U.S.C. 1484 and 1486, [$13,992,000] $16,017,000, to remain available until expended, for direct farm labor housing loans and domestic farm labor housing grants and contracts: Provided, That any balances available for the Farm Labor Program Account shall be transferred to and merged with this account.
In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs, [$415,100,000] $397,296,000 shall be [transferred to and merged with] paid to the appropriation for "Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses''. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2081–0–1–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0011 Farm labor housing grants 9 15 17 Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 68 46 54 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 202 171 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 139 125 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 666 652 0708 Interest on reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 142 110 0709 Administrative expenses 383 415 397
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 1,600 1,519 451
0900 Total new obligations 1,609 1,534 468
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 23 22 15 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 23 22 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 7
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 23 29 15 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 496 462 453 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–4609] –2 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –33 1131 Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 461 461 453 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 1,148 1,059
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 1,148 1,059 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,609 1,520 453 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,632 1,549 468 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 22 15
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 158 132 127 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,609 1,534 468 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,628 –1,532 –459 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –7 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –7
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 132 127 136 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 158 132 127 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 132 127 136
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 461 461 453 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 421 437 424 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 59 36 35
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 480 473 459 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1,148 1,059 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1,148 1,059 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,609 1,520 453 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,628 1,532 459
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2081–0–1–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Section 502 Single-Family Housing 828 900 360 115004 Section 515 Multi-Family Housing 29 28 29 115007 Section 504 Housing Repair 14 26 26 115011 Section 514 Farm Labor Housing 19 55 43 115012 Section 524 Site Development 5 5 115013 Section 523 Self-Help Housing 5 115014 Single-Family Housing Credit Sales 1 10 10
115999 Total direct loan levels 891 1,029 473 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Section 502 Single-Family Housing 5.97 2.72 7.38 132004 Section 515 Multi-Family Housing 35.17 23.41 34.51 132007 Section 504 Housing Repair 13.67 8.28 14.03 132011 Section 514 Farm Labor Housing 33.34 23.71 32.20 132012 Section 524 Site Development 0.00 –5.95 –4.82 132013 Section 523 Self-Help Housing 0.00 –4.51 0.00 132014 Single-Family Housing Credit Sales –8.97 –8.97 –6.41
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 7.61 4.35 11.24 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Section 502 Single-Family Housing 49 24 27 133004 Section 515 Multi-Family Housing 10 7 10 133007 Section 504 Housing Repair 2 2 4 133011 Section 514 Farm Labor Housing 6 13 14 133014 Single-Family Housing Credit Sales –1 –1
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 67 45 54 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Section 502 Single-Family Housing 34 27 29 134004 Section 515 Multi-Family Housing 26 19 14 134007 Section 504 Housing Repair 2 2 4 134011 Section 514 Farm Labor Housing 5 10 10 134014 Single-Family Housing Credit Sales –1 –1
134999 Total subsidy outlays 67 57 56 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Section 502 Single-Family Housing 329 267 135004 Section 515 Multi-Family Housing 3 25 135007 Section 504 Housing Repair 4 2 135011 Section 514 Farm Labor Housing 1 135012 Section 524 Site Development 1 135014 Single-Family Housing Credit Sales 3 2
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 340 297 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Section 502 Single-Family Housing –14 –20 137004 Section 515 Multi-Family Housing –14 –4 137007 Section 504 Housing Repair –1 137011 Section 514 Farm Labor Housing –6 –9 137012 Section 524 Site Development –1
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –34 –35
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215003 Guaranteed 538 Multi-Family Housing 52 150 150 215011 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing 22,351 24,000 24,000
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 22,403 24,150 24,150 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232003 Guaranteed 538 Multi-Family Housing –0.04 –0.19 –1.27 232011 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing –0.25 –0.14 –0.58
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate –0.25 –0.14 –0.58 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233003 Guaranteed 538 Multi-Family Housing –2 233011 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing –56 –34 –139
233999 Total subsidy budget authority –56 –34 –141 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234004 Guaranteed 502 Emergency Supplemental 2 234011 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing –49 –34 –121
234999 Total subsidy outlays –47 –34 –121 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235001 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing, Purchase 561 475 235002 Guaranteed 502, Refinance 42 1 235003 Guaranteed 538 Multi-Family Housing 2 1 235011 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing 203 285
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 808 762 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates: 237001 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing, Purchase –2 –74 237002 Guaranteed 502, Refinance –3 237003 Guaranteed 538 Multi-Family Housing –20 –10 237011 Guaranteed 502 Single Family Housing –69
237999 Total downward reestimate subsidy budget authority –22 –156
Administrative expense data: 3510 Budget authority 383 415 397 3590 Outlays from new authority 383 415 397
Rural Housing Insurance Fund._This fund was established in 1965 (Public Law 89–117) pursuant to section 517 of title V of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended. Loan programs are limited to rural areas that include towns, villages, and other places which are not part of an urban area. These areas have a population not in excess of 2,500 inhabitants, or in excess of 2,500, but not in excess of 10,000 if rural in character, or a population in excess of 10,000 but not more than 20,000. Areas are within a standard metropolitan statistical area and have a serious lack of mortgage credit for low- and moderate-income borrowers.
For 2015, the Budget funds single family housing activities primarily through the Section 502 single family housing guaranteed loan program. The Section 502 single family housing guarantees are requested at a $24 billion loan level . The subsidy rate for 2015 is a blended rate of the new/purchase single family housing guarantees with the refinanced single housing guarantees, and with the combintation annual and up-front fee structure, the subsidy rate continues to be negative. For this program, the 2015 Budget includes two proposals to improve program delivery and increase efficiency: 1.) To make USDA's guaranteed home loan program a direct endorsement program, which is consistent with VA and FHA's guaranteed home loan programs. 2.) Require a $50 per loan guaranteed underwriting fee for lenders, which would become a dedicated funding source to pay for systems upgrades and maintenance of the Guarantee Loan Underwriting System (GUS).
The Budget requests a reduced loan level of $360 million for Section 502 single family housing direct loans. The 2015 Budget requests a funding level of approximately $28.4 million for Section 515 multi-family housing loans, $26.3 million for Section 504 very low-income housing repair loans, $5 million for Section 524 site development loan, and $10 million for credit sales of acquired property for single family housing loans. No funding is requested for Section 523 self-help housing land development and credit sales of acquired propery for multi-family housing.
The 2015 Budget also requests $150 million in funding for the multi-family housing guaranteed loan program, and continues to include appropriations language that will allow the program to operate without interest subsidy and with a fee, which removes the main subsidy cost drivers in this program.
In addition, the 2015 Budget includes $23.9 million in farm labor housing loans and $8.3 million in farm labor housing grants.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond (including credit sales of acquired property), as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis.Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2081–0–1–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 383 415 397 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1,226 1,119 71
99.9 Total new obligations 1,609 1,534 468
Rural Housing Insurance Fund Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4215–0–3–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0005 Advances on behalf of borrowers 65 71 72 0006 Other expenses 16 18 8 0007 Interest Supplemental Paid to Lenders 1 1
0091 Direct Program by Activities - Subtotal (1 level) 81 90 81 Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 891 1,030 473 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 776 794 806 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 1 1 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 27 34 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 7 2
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 1,701 1,861 1,280
0900 Total new obligations 1,782 1,951 1,361
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 103 890 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 47 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –113 –890 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –37 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 1,032 215 1
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 1,032 215 1 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 1,826 1,795 1,503 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –17 –59 –6 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –169 –137
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1,640 1,736 1,360 1900 Financing authority (total) 2,672 1,951 1,361 1930 Total budgetary resources available 2,672 1,951 1,361 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 890
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, fund balance with Treasury, start of year 486 540 968 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,782 1,951 1,361 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –1,681 –1,523 –1,389 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –47
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 540 968 940 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –107 –90 –31 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 17 59 6
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –90 –31 –25 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 379 450 937 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 450 937 915
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 2,672 1,951 1,361 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 1,681 1,523 1,389 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources: payments from program account –407 –355 –58 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –76 –72 –72 4123 Non-Federal sources: Repayments of principal –719 –725 –731 4123 Interest received on loans –562 –583 –582 4123 Payments on judgments –10 –8 –8 4123 Proceeds on sale of acquired property –30 –30 –30 4123 Recaptured income –13 –10 –10 4123 Fees –9 –10 –10 4123 Miscellaneous collections –2 –2
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –1,826 –1,795 –1,503 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 17 59 6
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 863 215 –136 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –145 –272 –114 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 863 215 –136 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –145 –272 –114
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4215–0–3–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 891 1,030 473
1150 Total direct loan obligations 891 1,030 473
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 17,677 17,642 17,911 Disbursements: 1231 Direct loan disbursements 868 1,000 598 1232 Purchase of loans assets from the public 15 Repayments: 1251 Repayments and prepayments –719 –725 –731 1252 Proceeds from loan asset sales to the public or discounted –72 Adjustments: 1261 Capitalized interest 26 20 20 1262 Discount on loan asset sales to the public or discounted –1 Write-offs for default: 1263 Direct loans –22 –26 –27 1264 Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –130
1290 Outstanding, end of year 17,642 17,911 17,771
This account reflects the financing for direct rural housing loans for section the 502 very low- and low-to-moderate-income home ownership loan program; section 504 very low-income housing repair loan program; section 514 domestic farm labor housing loan program; section 515 rural rental housing loan program; sections 523 self-help housing loans, and 524 site development loans; and single family and multi-family housing credit sales of acquired property.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond including credit sales of acquired property. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4215–0–3–371 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 341 1,203 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 219 149 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 17,677 17,642 1402 Interest receivable 205 203 1404 Foreclosed property 62 72 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –2,608 –2,657
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 15,336 15,260
1999 Total assets 15,896 16,612 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2103 Debt 15,841 16,559 2105 Other 27 24 2201 Non-Federal liabilities: Accounts payable 28 29
2999 Total liabilities 15,896 16,612
4999 Total liabilities and net position 15,896 16,612
Rural Housing Insurance Fund Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4216–0–3–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0003 Interest assistance paid to lenders 8 8 8 Credit program obligations: 0711 Default claim payments on principal 628 516 591 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 56 34 140 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 16 143 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 5 14
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 705 707 731
0900 Total new obligations 713 715 739
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 2,371 3,056 3,858 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –5
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 2,367 3,056 3,858 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 3
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 3 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 1,404 1,517 887 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –5
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1,399 1,517 887 1900 Financing authority (total) 1,402 1,517 887 1930 Total budgetary resources available 3,769 4,573 4,745 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 3,056 3,858 4,006
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2 9 9 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 713 715 739 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –705 –715 –739 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 9 9 9 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –6 –1 –1 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 5
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –1 –1 –1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –4 8 8 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 8 8 8
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 1,402 1,517 887 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 705 715 739 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –811 –762 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –71 –271 –311 4123 Non-Federal sources: guarantee fees –503 –464 –556 4123 Repayments of Principal –14 –14 –14 4123 Non-Federal sources –4 –4 –4 4123 Interest Received on Loans –1 –2 –2
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –1,404 –1,517 –887 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 5
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 3 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –699 –802 –148 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 3 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –699 –802 –148
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4216–0–3–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt from limitation 22,403 24,150 24,150
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 22,403 24,150 24,150 2199 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loan commitments 20,162 21,735 21,735
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 75,841 90,480 103,580 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 22,492 22,211 24,807 2251 Repayments and prepayments –7,110 –8,595 –9,840 2263 Adjustments: Terminations for default that result in claim payments –743 –516 –591
2290 Outstanding, end of year 90,480 103,580 117,956
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 81,432 93,222 106,160
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year 721 852 1,002 2331 Disbursements for guaranteed loan claims 272 311 354 2351 Repayments of loans receivable –14 –16 –18 2361 Write-offs of loans receivable –127 –145 –165
2390 Outstanding, end of year 852 1,002 1,173
This account finances the guaranteed section 502 low-to-moderate-income home ownership loan program as well as the re-financings of those loans and the section 538 guaranteed multi-family housing loan program. The guaranteed programs enable the Rural Housing Service to utilize private sector resources for the making and servicing of loans while the Agency provides a financial guarantee to encourage private sector activity.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loan commitments made in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4216–0–3–371 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 2,362 3,056 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 763 760 Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable: 1501 Defaulted guaranteed loans receivable, gross 721 852 1502 Interest receivable 1 2 1505 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –415 –766 1505 Currently not collectible (-) –297 –48
1599 Net present value of assets related to defaulted guaranteed loans 10 40
1999 Total assets 3,135 3,856 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2103 Debt 12 7 2104 Resources payable to Treasury 2 143 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees 3,121 3,706
2999 Total liabilities 3,135 3,856
4999 Total liabilities and net position 3,135 3,856
Rural Housing Insurance Fund Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4141–0–3–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0107 Other costs incident to loans 23 20 17
0900 Total new obligations (object class 25.2) 23 20 17
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 54 43 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 7 1022 Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund –61 –43 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 631 617 584 1820 Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund –565 –597 –567
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 66 20 17 1930 Total budgetary resources available 66 20 17 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 43
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid fund balance with treasury, end of year 30 28 20 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 23 20 17 3020 Outlays (gross) –18 –28 –23 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –7
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 28 20 14 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 30 28 20 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 28 20 14
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 66 20 17 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 16 20 17 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 2 8 6
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 18 28 23 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –56 4123 Non-Federal sources –575 –617 –584
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –631 –617 –584
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) –565 –597 –567 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) –613 –589 –561 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –565 –597 –567 4190 Outlays, net (total) –613 –589 –561
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4141–0–3–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 8,560 8,143 7,773 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –351 –311 –308 1261 Adjustments: Capitalized interest 4 4 3 Write-offs for default: 1263 Direct loans –29 –27 –26 1264 Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –41 –36 –33
1290 Outstanding, end of year 8,143 7,773 7,409
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4141–0–3–371 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 2 2 2 2251 Repayments and prepayments
2290 Outstanding, end of year 2 2 2
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 2 2 2
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed prior to 1992. New loan activity in 1992 and beyond is recorded in corresponding program and financing accounts.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4141–0–3–371 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 122 112 1601 Direct loans, gross 8,560 8,143 1602 Interest receivable 698 719 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –4,451 –669
1604 Direct loans and interest receivable, net 4,807 8,193 1606 Foreclosed property 32 29
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 4,839 8,222 1901 Other Federal assets: Other assets 3 3
1999 Total assets 4,964 8,337 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 4,971 8,343 Non-Federal liabilities: 2201 Accounts payable 2 2207 Other –7 –8
2999 Total liabilities 4,964 8,337
4999 Total liabilities and net position 4,964 8,337
Rural Business—Cooperative Service
Federal Funds
Energy Assistance Payments
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2073–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels Payments 48 51 22 0011 Repowering Assistance Payments 12
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 48 63 22
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 98 51 7 1010 Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [12–0403] –8 1011 Unobligated balance transfer from other accts [12–4336] 80 1020 Adjustment of unobligated bal brought forward, Oct 1 –40
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 130 51 7 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 27 15 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –31 –8
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) –31 19 15 1900 Budget authority (total) –31 19 15 1930 Total budgetary resources available 99 70 22 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 51 7
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2 3 25 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 48 63 22 3020 Outlays (gross) –47 –41 –25
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 3 25 22 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2 3 25 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 3 25 22
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross –31 19 15 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 13 8 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 47 28 17
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 47 41 25 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –31 19 15 4190 Outlays, net (total) 47 41 25
The purpose of the Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels is to provide payments to eligible agricultural producers to support and ensure an expanding production of advanced biofuels. This program is authorized pursuant to section 9005 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended by the Agricultural Act of 2014. The account also includes funding for Repowering Assistance payments. The purpose of this program is to encourage biorefineries to replace fossil fuel used to produce heat or power to operate the biorefineries. This program was authorized pursuant to section 9004 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended by the Agricultural Act of 2014. The Budget does not request discretionary funding in 2015 for either program.
Healthy Foods, Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative
For necessary expenses of the Secretary to support projects that provide access to healthy food in underserved areas, to create and preserve quality jobs, and to revitalize low-income communities, $13,000,000, to remain available until expended, for the cost of loans and grants that is consistent with Section 4206 of the Agricultural Act of 2014: Provided, That up to $750,000 of that amount may be used for Federal administrative expenses necessary to carry out the program and shall be paid to the appropriation for "Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses".
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0015–0–1–451 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0011 Healthy Food Financing Initiative 13
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 13
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 13
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 13 1930 Total budgetary resources available 13
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 13 3020 Outlays (gross) –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 12 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 12
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 13 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 13 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1
Section 4206 of the Agriculture Act of 2014 authorizes the Secretary to request funding to provide healthy food access in underserved areas, to create and preserve quality jobs, and to revitalize low-income communities. The 2015 Budget requests $13 million, of which $750,000 will be used for administrative expenses and will be transferred to the Rural Development salaries and expenses account.
Rural Business and Cooperative Grants
For the cost of grants to support projects that provide technical and financial assistance to assist small and emerging private businesses and cooperatives in rural areas based on a standard for private sector growth proposed by the grantee, $57,500,000, which shall remain available until expended: Provided, That the Secretary shall establish minimum performance standards that a grantee's plan must meet to be eligible for assistance: Provided further, That if a grantee does meet the grantee's proposed standards for a fiscal year shall not be eligible for funding for the subsequent fiscal year: Provided further, That the Secretary will award additional points for projects that serve communities with exceptional needs as measured by socioeconomic indicators, as establish by the Secretary.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–0406–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 Rural Business and Cooperative Grants 58 0011 Southwest Border Regional Commission 2
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 60
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 60
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 60 1930 Total budgetary resources available 60
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 60 3020 Outlays (gross) –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 59 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 59
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 60 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 60 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1
The President's budget proposes a new economic development grant program designed to target small and emerging private businesses and cooperatives in rural areas with populations of 50,000 or less. This new program will award funding to grantees that meet or exceed minimum performance targets, and that agree to be tracked against those performance targets. Additional points will be awarded to communities that meet the minimum performance targets and have exceptional need as measured by socioeconomic indicators, established by the Secretary. Because the new program will improve upon the agency's current grant allocation and evaluation process, the President's Budget does not provide funding to the following programs: Rural Business Enterprise Grants, Rural Business Opportunity Grants, Rural Cooperative Development Grants, Rural Microenterprise Assistance Grants, and Rural Community Development Initiative Grants. The consolidated rural business and cooperative grant authority will allow the Agency to better promote economic development through regional planning, and by leveraging resources to create greater wealth, improve quality of life, and sustain and grow the regional economy. The Department plans to set up the new platform for the Rural Business and Cooperative Grants Program under a Notice of Funding Availability. For 2015, $57.5 million is available for the program until September 30, 2016.
The President's budget includes a general provision requesting $2 million for the Southwest Border Regional Commission to support economic development in the Southwest region. The funding will be disbursed in the Rural Business and Cooperative Grants account.
Rural Cooperative Development Grants
For rural cooperative development grants authorized under section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932), [$26,050,000] $16,087,000, of which [$2,250,000] $2,087,000 shall be for cooperative agreements for the appropriate technology transfer for rural areas program: Provided, That not to exceed $3,000,000 shall be for grants for cooperative development centers, individual cooperatives, or groups of cooperatives that serve socially disadvantaged groups and a majority of the boards of directors or governing boards of which are comprised of individuals who are members of socially disadvantaged groups; and of which [$15,000,000] $11,000,000, to remain available until expended, shall be for value-added agricultural product market development grants, as authorized by section 231 of the Agricultural Risk Protection Act of 2000 (7 U.S.C. 1632a). (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1900–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Rural Cooperative Development Grants 10 9 3 0011 Value Added Agricultural Producer Grants (discretionary) 18 22 19 0012 Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas 2 2 2 0013 Value Addeded Agricultural Product Marketing (mandatory) 63 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 30 96 25
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 16 14 9 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 16 14 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 2 2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 18 16 9 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 28 26 16 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 26 26 16 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 63
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 63 1900 Budget authority (total) 26 89 16 1930 Total budgetary resources available 44 105 25 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 14 9
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 56 50 84 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 30 96 25 3020 Outlays (gross) –34 –60 –60 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –2 –2
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 50 84 49 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 56 50 84 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 50 84 49
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 26 26 16 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 3 3 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 30 38 31
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 33 41 34 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 63 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 18 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1 1 26
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 1 19 26 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 26 89 16 4190 Outlays, net (total) 34 60 60
Grants for rural cooperative development were authorized under section 310B(e) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act by Public Law 104–127, April 4, 1996. These grants are made available to nonprofit corporations and institutions of higher education to fund the establishment and operation of centers for rural cooperative development. The Budget does not propose funding for these programs. Instead, these activities will be part of a new economic development grant program designed to target small and emerging private businesses and cooperatives in rural areas with populations of 50,000 or less. The new Rural Business and Cooperative Grants program will award funding to grantees that meet or exceed minimum performance targets, and that agree to be tracked against those performance targets. Additional points will be awarded to communities that meet the minimum performance targets and have exceptional need as measured by socioeconomic indicators, established by the Secretary. The new program will improve upon the agency's current grant allocation and evaluation process. The Appropriate Technology Transfer to Rural Areas (ATTRA) program was first authorized by the Food Security Act of 1985. The program provides information and technical assistance to agricultural producers to adopt sustainable agricultural practices that are environmentally friendly and lower production costs. The 2015 Budget requests $2.1 million for ATTRA. The 2015 Budget also includes $3 million for grants to assist minority producers. These grants provide assistance to small minority producers through cooperatives and associations of cooperatives.
Additionally, USDA provides Value-Added Marketing Grants for producers of agricultural commodities. These grants can be used for planning activities and for working capital for marketing value-added agricultural products. The Budget requests to fund the program at $11 million.
Rural Economic Development Grants
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3105–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Rural economic development grants 10 9 10 0002 Subsidy 4 3 8
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 14 12 18
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 199 184 173 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 200 185 173 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1131 Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –155
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) –155 Appropriations, mandatory: 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –180 –172
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) –180 –172 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 179 172 172 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 178 172 172 1900 Budget authority (total) –2 17 1930 Total budgetary resources available 198 185 190 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 184 173 172
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 14 14 12 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 14 12 18 3020 Outlays (gross) –13 –13 –18 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1 –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 14 12 12 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –14 –13 –13 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –13 –13 –13 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 –1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1 –1 –1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross –155 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross –2 172 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 13 5 10 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 8 8
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 13 13 18 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Cushion of Credit Payments –167 –162 –162 4123 Guaranteed Underwiter Fees –12 –10 –10
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –179 –172 –172 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) –180 –172 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) –166 –159 –154 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –180 –172 –155 4190 Outlays, net (total) –166 –159 –154
This grant program is authorized under section 313 of the Rural Electrification Act, as amended, and provides funds for the purpose of promoting rural economic development and job creation projects, including funding for project feasibility studies, start-up costs, incubator projects and other expenses for the purpose of fostering rural development.
Funding for this program is provided from the interest differential on Rural Utilities Service borrowers' "cushion of credit" accounts. The Budget proposes a cancellation of $155 million from the "cushion of credit" account in 2015. The Budget proposes $10 million for rural economic development grants and $7.8 million for loan subsidy. This subsidy supports a loan level of $59.456 million.
Rural Microenterprise Investment Program Account
For the cost of loans, $3,290,000, under the same terms and conditions as authorized by section 379E of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 2008s): Provided, That such cost of loans, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be defined by section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1955–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0011 Grants 1 2 1 Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 3 5
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 1 5 6
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 2 1011 Unobligated balance transfer from other accts [12–4336] 3
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 3 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 3 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 3 3
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 3 3 1900 Budget authority (total) 3 6 1930 Total budgetary resources available 3 5 6 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 10 7 8 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 5 6 3020 Outlays (gross) –4 –4 –6
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 7 8 8 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 10 7 8 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 7 8 8
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 3 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1 1 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 3 3 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 1 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 3 3 4
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 3 4 5 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 3 6 4190 Outlays, net (total) 4 4 6
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1955–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Rural Microenterprise Direct Loans 50 38
115999 Total direct loan levels 50 38 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Rural Microenterprise Direct Loans 0.00 6.26 12.81
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 0.00 6.26 12.81 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Rural Microenterprise Direct Loans 3 5
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 3 5 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Rural Microenterprise Direct Loans 1 2 4
134999 Total subsidy outlays 1 2 4
This program provides microentrepreneurs with the skills necessary to establish new rural microenterprises, as well as support these types of businesses with technical and financial assistance. The program provides loans and grants to intermediaries that assist microentrepreneurs. For 2015 the Budget requests $3.3 million in discretionary funds to support a loan level of $25.7 million. The program is authorized pursuant to section 379E(d) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended by the Agricultural Act of 2014.
Rural Microenterprise Investment Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4354–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 50 37 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 1 1 1
0900 Total new obligations 1 51 38
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –1 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 46 31
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 46 31 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 2 4 6 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1 1 1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1 5 7 1900 Financing authority (total) 1 51 38 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 51 38
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 23 17 40 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 51 38 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –6 –28 –37 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 17 40 41 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –4 –3 –4 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 –1 –1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –3 –4 –5 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 19 14 36 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 14 36 36
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 1 51 38 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 6 28 37 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –1 –2 –4 4123 Repayments of Loan Principal –1 –1 –1 4123 Repayments of Loan Interest –1 –1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –2 –4 –6 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 –1 –1
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 46 31 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 4 24 31 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 46 31 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 4 24 31
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4354–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 50 37
1150 Total direct loan obligations 50 37
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 15 17 44 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 3 27 37 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –1 –1
1290 Outstanding, end of year 17 44 80
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligations. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. The subsidy cost of this program is funded though the Rural Microenterprise Investment Program Account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4354–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 1 1401 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: Direct loans receivable, gross 13 17
1999 Total assets 13 18 LIABILITIES: 2103 Federal liabilities: Debt 13 18
4999 Total liabilities and net position 13 18
Rural Business Program Account
(including transfers of funds)
For the cost of loan guarantees[and grants], for the rural business development programs authorized by [sections 306 and] section 310B and described in [subsections (f) and (g) of section 310B and] sections 310B(g) and 381E(d)(3)(B) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, [$96,539,000] $30,190,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, [That of the amount appropriated under this heading, not to exceed $500,000 shall be made available for one grant to a qualified national organization to provide technical assistance for rural transportation in order to promote economic development and $3,000,000 shall be for grants to the Delta Regional Authority (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq.) for any Rural Community Advancement Program purpose as described in section 381E(d) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, of which not more than 5 percent may be used for administrative expenses: Provided further, That $4,000,000 of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for business grants to benefit Federally Recognized Native American Tribes, including $250,000 for a grant to a qualified national organization to provide technical assistance for rural transportation in order to promote economic development: Provided further,] That sections 381E-H and 381N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act are not applicable to funds made available under this heading: Provided further, That any prior year balances for grants for the rural business development programs authorized by section 306 and described in sections 310(B) and 381E(d)(3) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act shall be transferred to and merged with the Rural Business-Cooperative Services, Rural Business and Cooperative Grants Account. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1902–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 Rural Business Enterprise Grants 25 36 0012 Rural Business Opportunity Grants 3 3
0091 Direct program activities, subtotal 28 39 Credit program obligations: 0702 Loan guarantee subsidy 55 79 41 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 2 2 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 2 2 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 96 31 0708 Interest on reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 14 3
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 169 117 41
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 197 156 41
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 10 20 12 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 10 20 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 14 13
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 24 33 12 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 86 97 30 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –6
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 80 97 30 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 113 38
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 113 38 1900 Budget authority (total) 193 135 30 1930 Total budgetary resources available 217 168 42 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 20 12 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 128 116 120 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 197 156 41 3020 Outlays (gross) –193 –139 –86 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –14 –13 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –2
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 116 120 75 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 128 116 120 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 116 120 75
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 80 97 30 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 22 33 13 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 58 68 73
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 80 101 86 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 113 38 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 113 38 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 193 135 30 4190 Outlays, net (total) 193 139 86
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1902–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan upward reestimates: 135004 Business and Industry Loans 4 4
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 4 4
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215007 Business and Industry Loan Guarantees 914 1,125 806 215008 Business and Industry Emergency Supplemental Loan Guarantees 25 1
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 939 1,126 806 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232007 Business and Industry Loan Guarantees 5.88 6.99 5.11 232008 Business and Industry Emergency Supplemental Loan Guarantees 0.00 0.00 0.00
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate 5.72 6.98 5.11 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233007 Business and Industry Loan Guarantees 54 79 41
233999 Total subsidy budget authority 54 79 41 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234006 Guaranteed Business and Industry Loans - ARRA 1 234007 Business and Industry Loan Guarantees 42 63 55 234008 Business and Industry Emergency Supplemental Loan Guarantees 1
234999 Total subsidy outlays 44 63 55 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235005 North American Development Bank Loan Guarantees 2 235006 Guaranteed Business and Industry Loans - ARRA 8 235007 Business and Industry Loan Guarantees 102 32
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 110 34 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates: 237006 Guaranteed Business and Industry Loans - ARRA –1 –2 237007 Business and Industry Loan Guarantees –8 –63
237999 Total downward reestimate subsidy budget authority –9 –65
This account funds direct and guaranteed business and industry loans, rural business enterprise grants, and rural business opportunity grants. Business and industry guaranteed and direct loans are authorized under section 310B(a)(1) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development, as amended. These loans are made to public, private or cooperative organizations, Indian tribes or tribal groups, corporate entities, or individuals for the purpose of improving the economic climate in rural areas. For direct loans, no funds have been requested or provided since 2002, and no funds are requested in the Budget. The 2015 projections for loan guarantees are $591 million. The Budget does not propose funding for rural business enterprise grants and rural business opportunity grants. Instead, these activities will be part of a new economic development grant program designed to target small and emerging private businesses and cooperatives in rural areas with populations of 50,000 or less. The new Rural Business and Cooperative Grants program will award funding to grantees that meet or exceed minimum performance targets, and that agree to be tracked against those performance targets. Additional points will be awarded to communities that meet the minimum performance targets and have exceptional need as measured by socioeconomic indicators, established by the Secretary. The new program will improve upon the agency's current grant allocation and evaluation process.
Rural Business and Industry Direct Loans Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4223–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 4 3 3
0900 Total new obligations 4 3 3
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 4 5 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –4 –2
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 3 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 1
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 1 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 8 8 3 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –8
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 8 3 1900 Financing authority (total) 9 3 1930 Total budgetary resources available 9 3 3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 5
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 4 3 3 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –4 –3 –3
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 9 3 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 4 3 3 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –4 –4 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –1 –1 4123 Repayments of principal –3 –3 –2 4123 Interest received on loans –1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –8 –8 –3
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 1 –8 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –4 –5 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 1 –8 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –4 –5
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4223–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 17 14 11 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –3 –3 –2 Write-offs for default: 1263 Direct loans –1 1264 Other adjustments, net (+ or -) 1
1290 Outstanding, end of year 14 11 9
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. The subsidy cost of this program is funded through the Rural Business Program Account. Loans made prior to 1992 are recorded in the Rural Development Insurance Fund Liquidating Account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4223–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 5 6 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 17 14 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) 32 31
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 49 45
1999 Total assets 54 51 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 54 51
4999 Total liabilities and net position 54 51
Rural Business and Industry Guaranteed Loans Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4227–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0711 Default claim payments on principal 193 222 247 0712 Default claim payments on interest 5 5 5 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 1 1 1 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 6 40 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 3 25
0900 Total new obligations 208 293 253
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 531 571 475 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –7
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 524 571 475 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 11
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 11 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 243 181 148 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 1 16 –18
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 244 197 130 1900 Financing authority (total) 255 197 130 1930 Total budgetary resources available 779 768 605 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 571 475 352
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 208 293 253 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –208 –293 –253 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –46 –47 –63 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1 –16 18
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –47 –63 –45 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –46 –47 –63 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –47 –63 –45
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 255 197 130 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 208 293 253 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –153 –97 –55 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –13 –15 –17 4123 Interest and principal on purchased loans from secondary market –38 –46 –55 4123 Guarantee fees –24 –23 –21 4123 Non-Federal sources –15
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –243 –181 –148 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –1 –16 18
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 11 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –35 112 105 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 11 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –35 112 105
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4227–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt from limitation 939 1,126 806
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 939 1,126 806
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 6,883 6,545 6,668 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 763 1,004 943 2251 Repayments and prepayments –765 –655 –667 Adjustments: 2261 Terminations for default that result in loans receivable –140 –131 –146 2263 Terminations for default that result in claim payments –59 –95 –106 2264 Other adjustments, net –137
2290 Outstanding, end of year 6,545 6,668 6,692
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 5,236 5,334 5,353
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year 269 309 422 2331 Disbursements for guaranteed loan claims 135 196 200 2351 Repayments of loans receivable –35 –31 –42 2361 Write-offs of loans receivable –87 –52 –72 2364 Other adjustments, net 27
2390 Outstanding, end of year 309 422 508
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loans committed in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. The subsidy cost of this program is funded through the Rural Business Program Account. Loans made prior to 1992 are recorded in the Rural Development Insurance Fund Liquidating Account. The account finances loan guarantee commitments for business development in rural areas.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4227–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 486 525 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 71 30 Net value of assets related to post-1991 acquired defaulted guaranteed loans receivable: 1501 Defaulted guaranteed loans receivable, gross 268 309 1502 Interest receivable 4 1505 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –78
1599 Net present value of assets related to defaulted guaranteed loans 268 235
1999 Total assets 825 790 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2104 Resources payable to Treasury 12 16 2105 Other 8 67 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees 805 707
2999 Total liabilities 825 790
4999 Total liabilities and net position 825 790
Rural Development Loan Fund Program Account
(including transfer of funds)
For the principal amount of direct loans, as authorized by the Rural Development Loan Fund (42 U.S.C. 9812(a)), [$18,889,000] $10,013,000.
For the cost of direct loans, [$4,082,000] $3,084,000, as authorized by the Rural Development Loan Fund (42 U.S.C. 9812(a)), of which [$531,000] $431,000 shall be available through June 30, [2014] 2015, for Federally Recognized Native American Tribes; and of which [$1,021,000] $771,000 shall be available through June 30, [2014] 2015, for Mississippi Delta Region counties (as determined in accordance with Public Law 100–460): Provided, That such costs, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
In addition, for administrative expenses to carry out the direct loan programs, [$4,439,000] $4,249,000 shall be [transferred to and merged with] paid to the appropriation for "Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses''. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2069–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 6 4 3 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 1 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 2 0709 Administrative expenses 4 5 4
0900 Total new obligations 10 12 7
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 11 9 7 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 10 9 7 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 3
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 3 1900 Budget authority (total) 10 12 7 1930 Total budgetary resources available 10 12 7
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 25 22 18 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 10 12 7 3020 Outlays (gross) –10 –16 –12 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –3
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 22 18 13 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 25 22 18 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 22 18 13
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 10 9 7 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 4 5 4 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 6 8 8
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 10 13 12 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 3 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 3 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 10 12 7 4190 Outlays, net (total) 10 16 12
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2069–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Intermediary Relending Program 17 19 10
115999 Total direct loan levels 17 19 10 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Intermediary Relending Program 32.04 21.61 30.80
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 32.04 21.61 30.80 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Intermediary Relending Program 6 4 3
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 6 4 3 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Intermediary Relending Program 6 5 8
134999 Total subsidy outlays 6 5 8 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Intermediary Relending Program 3
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 3 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Intermediary Relending Program –4 –3
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –4 –3
Administrative expense data: 3510 Budget authority 4 4 3590 Outlays from new authority 4 4 4
This account finances loans to intermediary borrowers, who, in turn, re-lend the funds to small rural businesses, community development corporations, and other organizations for the purpose of improving economic opportunities in rural areas. Through the use of local intermediaries, this program serves small-scale enterprises and gives preference to those communities with the greatest need. The 2015 Budget proposes $3.1 million in budget authority to support this program.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond, as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2069–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 4 5 4 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 6 7 3
99.9 Total new obligations 10 12 7
Rural Development Loan Fund Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4219–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 17 19 10 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 17 19 19 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 2 2 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 2 1
0900 Total new obligations 38 41 29
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 3 17 14 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 9 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –3 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –5
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 4 17 14 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 16 8 8
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 16 8 8 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 38 34 34 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –3 –4 –4
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 35 30 30 1900 Financing authority (total) 51 38 38 1930 Total budgetary resources available 55 55 52 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 17 14 23
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 71 62 60 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 38 41 29 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –38 –43 –43 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –9
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 62 60 46 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –25 –22 –18 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 3 4 4
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –22 –18 –14 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 46 40 42 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 40 42 32
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 51 38 38 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 38 43 43 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Payments from program account –6 –8 –8 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –2 –2 –2 4123 Non-Federal sources - repayment of principal –25 –20 –20 4123 Non-Federal sources - interest on loans –5 –4 –4
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –38 –34 –34 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 3 4 4
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 16 8 8 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 9 9 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 16 8 8 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 9 9
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4219–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 17 19 10
1150 Total direct loan obligations 17 19 10
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 428 419 428 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 17 29 29 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –26 –20 –20
1290 Outstanding, end of year 419 428 437
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4219–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 11 22 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 428 419 1402 Interest receivable 2 2 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –144 –123
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 286 298
1999 Total assets 297 320 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 297 320
4999 Total liabilities and net position 297 320
Rural Development Loan Fund Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4233–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1022 Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund –1 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 4 3 2 1820 Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund –3 –3 –2
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –4 –3 –2 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –3 –3 –2 4190 Outlays, net (total) –4 –3 –2
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4233–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 24 21 18 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –3 –3 –2
1290 Outstanding, end of year 21 18 16
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated prior to 1992. New loan activity in 1992 and beyond is recorded in corresponding program and financing accounts.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4233–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1601 Direct loans, gross 24 21 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –7
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 17 21
1999 Total assets 17 21 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 17 21
4999 Total liabilities and net position 17 21
Rural Economic Development Loans Program Account
(including [rescission] cancellation of funds)
For the principal amount of direct loans, as authorized under section 313 of the Rural Electrification Act, for the purpose of promoting rural economic development and job creation projects, [$33,077,000] $59,456,000.
Of the funds derived from interest on the cushion of credit payments, as authorized by section 313 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, [$172,000,000] $155,000,000 shall not be obligated and [$172,000,000] $155,000,000 are [rescinded] hereby permanently cancelled. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3108–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 6 4 12
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 6 4 12
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 6 5 5 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 7 6 5 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 4 3 8
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 4 3 8 1900 Budget authority (total) 4 3 8 1930 Total budgetary resources available 11 9 13 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 5 5 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 7 7 3 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 6 4 12 3020 Outlays (gross) –5 –7 –6 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1 –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 7 3 9 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 7 7 3 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 7 3 9
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 4 3 8 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 1 2 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 4 6 4
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 5 7 6 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –4 –3 –8 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1 4 –2
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3108–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Rural Economic Development Loans 49 50 93
115999 Total direct loan levels 49 50 93 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Rural Economic Development Loans 12.39 8.45 12.77
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 12.39 8.45 12.77 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Rural Economic Development Loans 6 4 12
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 6 4 12 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Rural Economic Development Loans 5 5 6
134999 Total subsidy outlays 5 5 6 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Rural Economic Development Loans –1 –3
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –1 –3
Rural economic development loans are made for the purpose of promoting rural economic development and job creation projects. Loans are made to electric and telecommunication borrowers, who, in turn, finance rural development projects in their service areas. Program costs are derived from interest earnings on borrowers' "cushion of credit'' loan prepayments. The 2015 Budget proposes a loan level of $59.5 million for this program.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis.
Rural Economic Development Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4176–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 49 50 93 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 4 4 5 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 1 3
0900 Total new obligations 54 57 98
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 2 16 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 8 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –3 –16 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –7 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 45 26 54
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 45 26 54 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 30 32 38 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1 6 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –5
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 25 31 44 1900 Financing authority (total) 70 57 98 1930 Total budgetary resources available 70 57 98 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 16
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 46 53 57 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 54 57 98 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –39 –53 –62 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –8
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 53 57 93 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –7 –7 –6 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 –6
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –7 –6 –12 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 39 46 51 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 46 51 81
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 70 57 98 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 39 53 62 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal Funds: Program Account –5 –5 –6 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –1 –2 –3 4123 Non-Federal sources: Repayment of Principal –24 –25 –29
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –30 –32 –38 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 –6
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 40 26 54 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 9 21 24 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 40 26 54 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 9 21 24
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4176–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1111 Limitation on direct loans 49 50 93 1121 Limitation available from carry-forward
1150 Total direct loan obligations 49 50 93
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 113 124 145 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 35 46 58 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –24 –25 –29
1290 Outstanding, end of year 124 145 174
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4176–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 9 30 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 113 124 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –12 –13
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 101 111
1999 Total assets 110 141 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 110 141
4999 Total upward reestimate subsidy BA [12–3108] 110 141
Rural Business Investment Program Account
For loans and grants for the rural business investment program, as authorized by section 384F(b)(3)(A) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, $6,000,000, to remain available until expended.
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1907–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 RBIP Grants 2 Credit program obligations: 0702 Loan guarantee subsidy 4 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 1
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 1 4
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 1 6
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 6
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 6 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 1 6 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 6
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1 6 3020 Outlays (gross) –1 –2 –2
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 4 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1 4
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 6 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 2 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1 1
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 1 2 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1 6 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1 2 2
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1907–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215001 Rural Business Investment Program 39
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 39 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232001 Rural Business Investment Program 0.00 0.00 10.19
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate 0.00 0.00 10.19 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233001 Rural Business Investment Program 4
233999 Total subsidy budget authority 4 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234001 Rural Business Investment Program 1
234999 Total subsidy outlays 1 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235001 Rural Business Investment Program 1
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 1
The Rural Business Investment Program was authorized and provided mandatory funding by section 6029 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, Public Law 107–171. The Deficit Reduction Act rescinded the unobligated balance. The 2015 Budget requests $6 million in budget authority for this program, $4 million will be used to support loans and $2 million for grants.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, the subsidy costs associated with the loan guarantees committed in 1992 and beyond, as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis.
Rural Business Investment Program Guarantee Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4033–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 2 3 3 Financing authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 1 4
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1 4 1930 Total budgetary resources available 3 3 7 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 3 3 7
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 1 4 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –1 –1 4123 Repayment of Principal –3
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –1 –4 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –1 –4 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –1 –4
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4033–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2111 Limitation on guaranteed loans made by private lenders 39
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 39
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 16 24 24 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 8 7 2251 Repayments and prepayments –1
2290 Outstanding, end of year 24 24 30
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 24 19 24
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4033–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 1 3
1999 Total assets 1 3 LIABILITIES: 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees 1 3
4999 Total liabilities and net position 1 3
Rural Energy for America Program
For the cost of a program of loan guarantees and grants, under the same terms and conditions as authorized by section 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8107), [$3,500,000] $10,000,000: Provided, That the cost of loan guarantees, including the cost of modifying such loans, shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1908–0–1–451 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0011 Grants 39 35 30 Credit program obligations: 0702 Loan guarantee subsidy 8 43 36 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 5
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 13 43 36
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 52 78 66
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 15 25 7 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 5 5 1020 Adjustment of unobligated bal brought forward, Oct 1 –15 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 7 6
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 7 31 7 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 3 4 10 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 2 4 10 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 5 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 63 50 50
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 68 50 50 1900 Budget authority (total) 70 54 60 1930 Total budgetary resources available 77 85 67 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 25 7 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 77 74 81 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 52 78 66 3020 Outlays (gross) –39 –65 –52 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –7 –6 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –9
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 74 81 95 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 77 74 81 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 74 81 95
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 2 4 10 Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 3 3 4 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 68 50 50 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 5 3 3 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 31 59 45
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 36 62 48 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 70 54 60 4190 Outlays, net (total) 39 65 52
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1908–0–1–451 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215001 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantees 33 155 342
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 33 155 342 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232001 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantees 24.01 27.43 10.58
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate 24.01 27.43 10.58 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233001 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantees 8 43 36
233999 Total subsidy budget authority 8 43 36 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234001 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantees 6 7 24
234999 Total subsidy outlays 6 7 24 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235001 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantees 5
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 5 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates: 237001 Renewable Energy Loan Guarantees –5 –27
237999 Total downward reestimate subsidy budget authority –5 –27
The Rural Energy for America Program was formerly the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements, and is authorized under 7 U.S.C. 8107. This program provides loan guarantees and grants to farmers, ranchers, and small rural businesses to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements. The budget requests discretionary funding of $5 million for grants and $5 million for loan guarantees to support $47.3 million in guaranteed private lending. This program is authorized pursuant to Section 9007 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended by the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 and the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, as amended by the Agricultural Act of 2014.
Rural Energy for America Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4267–0–3–451 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0711 Default claim payments on principal 3 4 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 5 25 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 2
0900 Total new obligations 5 30 4
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 59 65 77 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 58 65 77 Financing authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 12 8 24 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 34 12
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 12 42 36 1900 Financing authority (total) 12 42 36 1930 Total budgetary resources available 70 107 113 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 65 77 109
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 5 30 4 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –5 –30 –4 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –14 –14 –48 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –34 –12
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –14 –48 –60 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –14 –14 –48 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –14 –48 –60
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 12 42 36 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 5 30 4 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –11 –7 –24 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –1 4123 Guarantee fees –1
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –12 –8 –24 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –34 –12 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –7 22 –20 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –7 22 –20
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4267–0–3–451 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt from limitation 33 155 342
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 33 155 342 2199 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loan commitments 33 125 276
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 70 68 71 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 20 31 88 2251 Repayments and prepayments –22 –25 –39 2261 Adjustments: Terminations for default that result in loans receivable –3 –4
2290 Outstanding, end of year 68 71 116
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 57 57 93
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year 31 2331 Disbursements for guaranteed loan claims 3 4 2351 Repayments of loans receivable –18 –6 2361 Write-offs of loans receivable –8 –5 2364 Other adjustments, net 54
2390 Outstanding, end of year 31 24
This account finances loan guarantee commitments to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses to purchase renewable energy systems and make energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. The subsidy cost of this program is funded through the Rural Energy for American Program Account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4267–0–3–451 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 34 40
1999 Total assets 34 40 LIABILITIES: 2103 Federal liabilities: Debt 1 1 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liability for loan guarnatees 33 39
2999 Total liabilities 34 40
4999 Total liabilities and net position 34 40
Biorefinery Assistance Program Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3106–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0702 Loan guarantee subsidy 130 50 0707 Reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 5 7 0708 Interest on reestimates of loan guarantee subsidy 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 5 138 50
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 41 71 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 30
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 71 71 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 5 8 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 100 50 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –41
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 5 67 50 1930 Total budgetary resources available 76 138 50 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 71
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 203 173 187 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 5 138 50 3020 Outlays (gross) –5 –124 –65 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –30
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 173 187 172 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 203 173 187 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 173 187 172
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 5 67 50 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 5 26 17 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 98 48
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 5 124 65 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 5 67 50 4190 Outlays, net (total) 5 124 65
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3106–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215001 Section 9003 Loan Guarantees 315 124
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 315 124 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232001 Section 9003 Loan Guarantees 0.00 41.43 40.32
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate 0.00 41.43 40.32 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233001 Section 9003 Loan Guarantees 131 50
233999 Total subsidy budget authority 131 50 Guaranteed loan subsidy outlays: 234001 Section 9003 Loan Guarantees 116 65
234999 Total subsidy outlays 116 65 Guaranteed loan upward reestimates: 235001 Section 9003 Loan Guarantees 5 8
235999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 5 8 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates: 237001 Section 9003 Loan Guarantees –35 –31
237999 Total downward reestimate subsidy budget authority –35 –31
The Biorefinery Assistance Program provides loan guarantees to fund the development, construction, and retrofitting of commercial-scale advanced biorefineries. The 2015 Budget does not request discretionary funding for this program. The Biorefinery Assistance Program is authorized under section 9003 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, as amended by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, and the American Taxpayers Relief Act of 2012, as amended by the Agriculture Act of 2014. Loan assumptions reflect an illustrative example for informational purposes only. The assumptions will be determined at the time of execution and will reflect the actual terms and conditions of the loan guarantee contracts.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3106–0–1–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 72 72
1999 Total assets 72 72 LIABILITIES: 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees 72 72
4999 Total liabilities and net position 72 72
Biorefinery Assistance Guaranteed Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4355–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0711 Default claim payments on principal 1 1 5 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 31 28 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 4 3
0900 Total new obligations 36 32 5
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 275 224 508 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 8
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 8 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 7 129 68 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –30 187 200
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) –23 316 268 1900 Financing authority (total) –15 316 268 1930 Total budgetary resources available 260 540 776 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 224 508 771
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 36 32 5 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –36 –32 –5 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –203 –173 –360 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 30 –187 –200
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –173 –360 –560 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –203 –173 –360 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –173 –360 –560
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross –15 316 268 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 36 32 5 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –5 –124 –65 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –1 –2 –1 4123 Loan Prinicipal –1 4123 Guaranteed Fees –3 –2
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –7 –129 –68 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 30 –187 –200
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 8 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 29 –97 –63 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 8 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 29 –97 –63
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4355–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt from limitation 315 124
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 315 124
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 133 87 356 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 279 232 2251 Repayments and prepayments –45 –9 –36 2263 Adjustments: Terminations for default that result in claim payments –1 –1 –5
2290 Outstanding, end of year 87 356 547
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 79 321 492
Addendum: Cumulative balance of defaulted guaranteed loans that result in loans receivable: 2310 Outstanding, start of year
2390 Outstanding, end of year
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loans committed. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. The subsidy cost of this program is funded through the Biorefinery Assistance Program Account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4355–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 72 52
1999 Total assets 72 52 LIABILITIES: Non-Federal liabilities: 2203 Debt 8 2204 Liabilities for loan guarantees 72 44
2999 Total liabilities 72 52
4999 Total liabilities and net position 72 52
Alternative Agricultural Research and Commercialization Corporation Revolving Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4144–0–3–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1 1 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Rural Utilities Service
Federal Funds
High Energy Cost Grants
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2042–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 High energy cost grants 16 15 15
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 16 15 15
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 19 16 16 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 4 5
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 23 21 16 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1980] 10 10 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 9 10 1930 Total budgetary resources available 32 31 16 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 16 16 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 17 21 2 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 16 15 15 3020 Outlays (gross) –8 –29 –8 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –4 –5
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 21 2 9 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 17 21 2 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 21 2 9
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 9 10 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 7 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 8 22 8
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 8 29 8 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 9 10 4190 Outlays, net (total) 8 29 8
High energy costs grants can be made to eligible entities or the Denali Commission to construct, extend, upgrade, and otherwise improve energy generation, transmission, or distribution facilities serving communities in which the average residential expenditure for home energy is at least 275 percent of the national average residential expenditure for home energy (as determined by the Energy Information Agency using the most recent data available). Grants are also available to establish and support a revolving fund to provide a more cost-effective means of purchasing fuel where the fuel cannot be shipped by means of surface transportation. The Budget proposes no funding in 2015 for these grants.
Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account
(including transfers of funds)
For the cost of direct loans [, loan guarantees,] and grants for the rural water, waste water, waste disposal, and solid waste management programs authorized by sections 306, 306A, 306C, 306D, 306E, and 310B and described in sections 306C(a)(2), 306D, 306E, and 381E(d)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, [$462,371,000] $304,000,000, to remain available until expended [, of which not to exceed $1,000,000 shall be available for the rural utilities program described in section 306(a)(2)(B) of such Act, and of which not to exceed $993,000 shall be available for the rural utilities program described in section 306E of such Act]: Provided, That [$66,500,000] not to exceed 12 percent of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for loans and grants including water and waste disposal systems grants authorized by 306C(a)(2)(B) and 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, Federally recognized Native American Tribes authorized by 306C(a)(1), and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (of the State of Hawaii): Provided further, That funding provided for section 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act may be provided to a consortium formed pursuant to section 325 of Public Law 105–83: Provided further, That not more than 2 percent of the funding provided for section 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act may be used by the State of Alaska for training and technical assistance programs and not more than 2 percent of the funding provided for section 306D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act may be used by a consortium formed pursuant to section 325 of Public Law 105–83 for training and technical assistance programs: Provided further, That not to exceed [$19,000,000] 3 percent of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for technical assistance grants for rural water and waste systems pursuant to section 306(a)(14) of such Act, unless the Secretary makes a determination of extreme need, of which [$6,000,000] not more than 30 percent shall be made available for a grant to a qualified non-profit multi-state regional technical assistance organization, with experience in working with small communities on water and waste water problems, the principal purpose of such grant shall be to assist rural communities with populations of 3,300 or less, in improving the planning, financing, development, operation, and management of water and waste water systems, and of which not [less] more than [$800,000] 4 percent shall be for a qualified national Native American organization to provide technical assistance for rural water systems for tribal communities: Provided further, That not to exceed [$15,000,000] 2.5 percent of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be for contracting with qualified national organizations for a circuit rider program to provide technical assistance for rural water systems: Provided further, That not to exceed $4,000,000 shall be for solid waste management grants: [Provided further, That $10,000,000 of the amount appropriated under this heading shall be transferred to, and merged with, the Rural Utilities Service, High Energy Cost Grants Account to provide grants authorized under section 19 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 918a):] Provided further, That any prior year balances for high-energy cost grants authorized by section 19 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 918a) shall be transferred to and merged with the Rural Utilities Service, High Energy Cost Grants Account: Provided further, That sections 381E-H and 381N of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act are not applicable to the funds made available under this heading.
[For gross obligations for the principal amount of direct loans as authorized by section 1006a of title 16 of the United States Code, except for the limitations contained in the last sentence of such section as well as limitations in section 1002 of title 16, as determined by the Secretary, for projects whose features include agricultural water supply benefits, groundwater protection, and environmental enhancement, $40,000,000: Provided, That such loans shall be made by the Rural Utilities Service: Provided further, That the Secretary may treat these projects as works of improvement pursuant to Public Law 83–566: Provided further, That the Secretary may adopt a watershed plan developed by the Army Corps of Engineers with respect to such projects.] (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1980–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 Water and waste disposal systems grants 427 482 493 0011 Water and waste disposal systems grants-Natural disaster 5 0012 Solid waste management grants 3 4 4 0013 Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants 6 4 9 0014 Water and waste disposal mandatory grants-Farm Bill 150
0091 Direct program activities, subtotal 436 640 511 Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 71 1 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 16 3 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 1 4
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 88 7 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 524 647 512
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 90 129 211 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 90 129 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 72 120
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 162 249 211 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 524 462 304 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–2042] –10 –10 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –40
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 474 452 304 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 17 157
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 17 157 1900 Budget authority (total) 491 609 304 1930 Total budgetary resources available 653 858 515 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 129 211 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2,621 2,167 1,862 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 524 647 512 3020 Outlays (gross) –886 –832 –759 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –72 –120 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –20
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2,167 1,862 1,615 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2,621 2,167 1,862 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2,167 1,862 1,615
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 474 452 304 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 13 18 12 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 848 798 717
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 861 816 729 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 17 157 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 17 13 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 8 3 30
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 25 16 30 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 491 609 304 4190 Outlays, net (total) 886 832 759
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1980–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115001 Water and Waste Disposal Loans 877 1,200 1,200 115004 Watershed Loans 40
115999 Total direct loan levels 877 1,240 1,200 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132001 Water and Waste Disposal Loans 8.07 –0.87 –0.61 132004 Watershed Loans 0.00 –8.82 0.00
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 8.07 –1.13 –0.61 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133001 Water and Waste Disposal Loans 71 –10 –7 133004 Watershed Loans –4
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 71 –14 –7 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Water and Waste Disposal Loans 81 90 61 134002 Water and Waste Disposal Emergency Supplemental Loans 1 1 134003 Water and Waste Disposal Loans - ARRA 45 28 15
134999 Total subsidy outlays 127 119 76 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Water and Waste Disposal Loans 17 7
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 17 7 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Water and Waste Disposal Loans –274 –283
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –274 –283
Guaranteed loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 215001 Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees 18 42 172
215999 Total loan guarantee levels 18 42 172 Guaranteed loan subsidy (in percent): 232001 Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees 1.06 0.71 0.59
232999 Weighted average subsidy rate 1.06 0.71 0.59 Guaranteed loan subsidy budget authority: 233001 Water and Waste Disposal Loan Guarantees 1
233999 Total subsidy budget authority 1
This account funds the direct and guaranteed water and waste disposal loans, water and waste disposal grants, emergency community water assistance grants, and solid waste management grants.
Water and waste disposal loans are authorized under 7 U.S.C. 1926. The program provides direct loans to municipalities, counties, special purpose districts, certain Indian Tribes, and non-profit corporations to develop water and waste disposal systems in rural areas and towns with populations of less than 10,000. The program also guarantees water and waste disposal loans made by banks and other eligible lenders. In 2014 the projected loan level is $1.2 billion for direct loans. No guaranteed loans are proposed for 2015 due to the cost for this program coupled with the low demand for these funds.
Water and waste disposal grants are authorized under Section 306(a)(2) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended. Grants are authorized to be made to associations, including nonprofit corporations, municipalities, counties, public and quasi-public agencies, and certain Indian tribes. The grants can be used to finance development, storage, treatment, purification, or distribution of water or the collection, treatment, or disposal of waste in rural areas and cities or towns with populations of less than 10,000. The amount of any development grant may not exceed 75 percent of the eligible development cost of the project. In 2015, $300 million is requested for this program.
Emergency community water assistance grants are authorized under Section 306A of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended. Grants are made to public bodies and nonprofit organizations for construction or extension of water lines, repair or maintenance of existing systems, replacement of equipment, and payment of costs to correct emergency situations. These grants are funded on an as needed basis using flexibility of funds authority. The 2015 Budget assumes no funding for these grants.
Solid waste management grants are authorized under Section 310B(b) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, as amended. Grants are made to non-profit organizations to provide regional technical assistance to local and regional governments and related agencies for the purpose of reducing or eliminating pollution of water resources, and for improving the planning and management of solid waste disposal facilities. In 2015 $4 million is requested for this program.
Rural Water and Waste Disposal Direct Loans Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4226–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 877 1,240 1,200 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 584 620 657 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 14 7 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 209 199 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 64 83
0900 Total new obligations 1,734 2,156 1,864
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 333 793 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 146 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –347 –793 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –132 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 1,080 893 556
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 1,080 893 556 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 1,750 1,637 1,637 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –71 –129 –84 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –232 –245 –245
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1,447 1,263 1,308 1900 Financing authority (total) 2,527 2,156 1,864 1930 Total budgetary resources available 2,527 2,156 1,864 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 793
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3,873 3,231 3,146 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,734 2,156 1,864 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –2,230 –2,241 –1,850 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –146
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 3,231 3,146 3,160 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –359 –288 –159 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 71 129 84
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –288 –159 –75 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 3,514 2,943 2,987 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2,943 2,987 3,085
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 2,527 2,156 1,864 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 2,230 2,241 1,850 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –144 –126 –77 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –79 –56 –56 4123 Repayment of principal –1,087 –941 –973 4123 Interest Received on Loans –455 –514 –531 4123 Other 15
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –1,750 –1,637 –1,637 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 71 129 84
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 848 648 311 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 480 604 213 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 848 648 311 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 480 604 213
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4226–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 877 1,240 1,200
1150 Total direct loan obligations 877 1,240 1,200
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 11,280 11,576 11,966 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 1,372 1,331 1,192 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –1,087 –941 –973 1261 Adjustments: Capitalized interest 3 1264 Write-offs for default: Other adjustments, net (+ or -) 8
1290 Outstanding, end of year 11,576 11,966 12,185
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. The subsidy cost of these loans is provided through the Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account. Loans made prior to 1992 are recorded in the Rural Development Insurance Fund Liquidating Account.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4226–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 614 1,143 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 17 7 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 11,280 11,576 1402 Interest receivable 102 99 1404 Foreclosed property 2 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –556 –351
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 10,826 11,326
1999 Total assets 11,457 12,476 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2103 Debt 11,183 12,193 2105 Other 274 283
2999 Total liabilities 11,457 12,476
4999 Total liabilities and net position 11,457 12,476
Rural Water and Waste Water Disposal Guaranteed Loans Financing Account
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4218–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on commitments: 2131 Guaranteed loan commitments exempt from limitation 18 42 172
2150 Total guaranteed loan commitments 18 42 172 2199 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loan commitments 16 37 155
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 78 73 78 2231 Disbursements of new guaranteed loans 1 15 28 2251 Repayments and prepayments –6 –10 –10
2290 Outstanding, end of year 73 78 96
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 63 62 76
This account finances loan guarantee commitments for water systems and waste disposal facilities in rural areas.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loans committed in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals. Loans made prior to 1992 are recorded in the Rural Development Insurance Fund Liquidating Account.
Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Loans Program Account
(including transfer of funds)
The principal amount of direct and guaranteed loans as authorized by sections 305 and 306 of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 935 and 936) shall be made as follows: loans made pursuant to section 306 of that Act, rural electric, $5,000,000,000[; guaranteed underwriting loans pursuant to section 313A, $500,000,000; 5 percent], and rural telecommunications loans, $345,000,000; and for cost of money rural telecommunications loans, [and for loans made pursuant to section 306 of that Act, rural telecommunications loans, $690,000,000] $345,000,000: Provided, That [up to $2,000,000,000] not less than $4,000,000,000 shall be used for the construction, acquisition, or improvement of renewable energy plants or for construction, acquisition or improvement of fossil-fueled electric generating plants (whether new or existing) that utilize carbon sequestration systems: Provided further, That funding may be made available for fossil-fuel electric generating peaking units (new or existing) to the extent that the peaking unit operates in conjunction with an electric generating plant that produces electricity from solar, wind, or other intermittent sources of energy: Provided further, That not more than $1,000,000,000 shall be available for environmental improvements to fossil-fuel electric generating plants that would reduce emission of air pollution including greenhouse gases.
In addition, for administrative expenses necessary to carry out the direct and guaranteed loan programs, [$34,478,000] $33,000,000, which shall be [transferred to and merged with] paid to the appropriation for "Rural Development, Salaries and Expenses''. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1230–0–1–271 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 423 780 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 83 77 0709 Administrative expenses 34 34 33
0900 Total new obligations 540 891 33
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 35 34 33 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 34 34 33 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 506 857
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 506 857 1900 Budget authority (total) 540 891 33 1930 Total budgetary resources available 540 891 33
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 4 4 3 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 540 891 33 3020 Outlays (gross) –540 –892 –34
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 4 3 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 4 4 3 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 4 3 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 34 34 33 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 34 34 33 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 34 35 34 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 506 857 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 506 857 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 540 891 33 4190 Outlays, net (total) 540 892 34
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1230–0–1–271 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115004 FFB Electric Loans 4,410 4,400 5,000 115006 Treasury Telecommunications Loans 196 690 345 115007 FFB Telecommunications Loans 345 115008 FFB Guaranteed Underwriting 500 500
115999 Total direct loan levels 5,106 5,590 5,690 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132004 FFB Electric Loans –6.29 –3.31 –5.64 132006 Treasury Telecommunications Loans –1.14 –1.19 –1.17 132007 FFB Telecommunications Loans 0.00 0.00 –3.49 132008 FFB Guaranteed Underwriting –8.00 –4.32 0.00
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate –6.26 –3.14 –5.24 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133004 FFB Electric Loans –277 –146 –282 133006 Treasury Telecommunications Loans –2 –8 –4 133007 FFB Telecommunications Loans –12 133008 FFB Guaranteed Underwriting –40 –22
133999 Total subsidy budget authority –319 –176 –298 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Electric Hardship Loans –1 –5 –5 134004 FFB Electric Loans –134 –182 –198 134005 Telecommunication Hardship Loans –2 –2 –5 134006 Treasury Telecommunications Loans –1 –2 134007 FFB Telecommunications Loans –4 –3 –3 134008 FFB Guaranteed Underwriting –6 –40 –34
134999 Total subsidy outlays –147 –233 –247 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Electric Hardship Loans 23 21 135003 Treasury Electric Loans 6 5 135004 FFB Electric Loans 206 661 135005 Telecommunication Hardship Loans 4 2 135006 Treasury Telecommunications Loans 19 29 135007 FFB Telecommunications Loans 22 42 135008 FFB Guaranteed Underwriting 199 94 135011 Electric Loan Modifications 27 2
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 506 856 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Electric Hardship Loans –22 –9 137002 Municipal Electric Loans –24 –68 137003 Treasury Electric Loans –7 137004 FFB Electric Loans –295 –270 137005 Telecommunication Hardship Loans –5 –12 137006 Treasury Telecommunications Loans –6 –2 137007 FFB Telecommunications Loans –9 –10 137008 FFB Guaranteed Underwriting –12 –59 137011 Electric Loan Modifications –9
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –380 –439 Guaranteed loan downward reestimates:
Administrative expense data: 3510 Budget authority 34 34 33 3590 Outlays from new authority 34 34 33
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) conducts the rural electrification and the rural telecommunications loan programs. The rural electrification loan program finances the operation of generating plants, electric transmission, and distribution lines or systems. The rural telecommunications loan program provides funding for construction, expansion, and operation of telecommunications lines and facilities or systems. The Budget requests $345 million for the telecommunications Treasury loan program and $345 million for the telecommunications loan program FFB.
The Budget supports the Administration's commitment to phase out fossil fuel subsidies. The total electric loan level included in the Budget is $5 billion, of which, up to $1 billion may be available for environmental improvements to fossil fuel electric generating plants that would reduce emissions of air pollutants, including greenhouse gases. The remaining funding would be limited to renewable energy, transmission, distribution, carbon capture projects on generation facilities, and low emission peaking units affiliated with energy facilities that produce electricity from solar, wind and other intermittent sources of energy.
RUS will cancel loans obligated, but not disbursed, more than ten years ago. Most electric loans obligated more than ten years ago have either been disbursed or cancelled. However, current law prohibits the cancellation of telecommunications loans in most instances. This has resulted in many outstanding obligations that are older than ten years. Since loans are issued for specific projects, and technology is changing at a very fast pace, it is doubtful that the original project will be accomplished ten years after a loan is approved.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for rural electrification and telecommunications programs, the subsidy costs associated with the direct and guaranteed loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans or loan guarantees that resulted from obligations or commitments in any year), as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; the administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1230–0–1–271 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 34 34 33 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 506 857
99.9 Total new obligations 540 891 33
Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4208–0–3–271 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0003 Interest on FFB Loans 1,420 1,346 1,294 Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 5,106 5,590 5,690 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 591 791 761 0740 Negative subsidy obligations 319 176 298 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 224 125 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 156 314
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 6,396 6,996 6,749
0900 Total new obligations 7,816 8,342 8,043
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 501 1,715 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 381 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –426 –1,715 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –381
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 75 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 5,805 2,265 2,398
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 5,805 2,265 2,398 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 5,036 6,834 6,347 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1 –1 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –1,384 –756 –702
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 3,651 6,077 5,645 1900 Financing authority (total) 9,456 8,342 8,043 1930 Total budgetary resources available 9,531 8,342 8,043 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1,715
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 17,802 17,053 16,757 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 7,816 8,342 8,043 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –8,184 –8,638 –8,362 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –381
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 17,053 16,757 16,438 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –4 –3 –2 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –3 –2 –2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 17,798 17,050 16,755 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 17,050 16,755 16,436
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 9,456 8,342 8,043 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 8,184 8,638 8,362 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Payment from program account –507 –858 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –234 –209 –187 4123 Repayment of principal –1,479 –2,168 –2,386 4123 Interest received on loans –1,145 –1,922 –2,115 4123 Other –56 4123 Repayment of principal Cushion of Credit –739 –783 –774 4123 Repayment of interest Cushion of Credit –876 –894 –885
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –5,036 –6,834 –6,347 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 1
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 4,421 1,509 1,696 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 3,148 1,804 2,015 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 4,421 1,509 1,696 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 3,148 1,804 2,015
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4208–0–3–271 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1131 Direct loan obligations exempt from limitation 5,106 5,590 5,690
1150 Total direct loan obligations 5,106 5,590 5,690
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 46,002 49,146 51,840 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 5,361 5,645 5,062 Repayments: 1251 Repayments and prepayments - Cash –1,479 –2,169 –2,386 1251 Repayments and prepayments - CoC –740 –782 –774 Write-offs for default: 1263 Direct loans –4 1264 Other adjustments, Reclassifed, net 6
1290 Outstanding, end of year 49,146 51,840 53,742
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from electric and telecommunication direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4208–0–3–271 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 1,142 1,579 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 461 762 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 42,897 46,006 1402 Interest receivable 253 27 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –759 –1,053
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 42,391 44,980
1999 Total assets 43,994 47,321 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2103 Debt 9,826 9,696 2103 FFB 33,508 37,197 Non-Federal liabilities: 2202 Interest payable 301 22 2207 Other 359 406
2999 Total liabilities 43,994 47,321
4999 Total liabilities and net position 43,994 47,321
ASSETS: Federal assets: 1101 Fund balances with Treasury 99 320 Investments in US securities: 1106 Receivables, net 44 29 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 3,105 3,140 1402 Interest receivable 3 3 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –7 –24
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 3,101 3,119
1999 Total assets 3,244 3,468 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2102 Interest payable 5 2103 Debt 2,335 2,536 2103 FFB 884 930 2207 Non-Federal liabilities: Other 20 2
2999 Total liabilities 3,244 3,468
4999 Total liabilities and net position 3,244 3,468
Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Guaranteed Loans Financing Account
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4209–0–3–271 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 193 189 185 2251 Repayments and prepayments –4 –4 –4
2290 Outstanding, end of year 189 185 181
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 189 185 181
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from guaranteed loans committed in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Rural Electrification and Telecommunications Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4230–0–3–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0002 Interest Expense, FFB direct 130 53 36 0005 Other: cushion of credit 166 162 162
0091 Direct program activities, subtotal 296 215 198 Credit program obligations: 0739 CoC for Financing 1,646 1,676 1,659
0900 Total new obligations 1,942 1,891 1,857
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 4,810 4,268 4,176 1022 Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund –1,012 –266
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 3,798 4,002 4,176 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation for CoC Borrower Interest 178 208 206 1200 Appropriation for CBOs 344 69 252 1200 Appropriation for RED Grants 180 162 162
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 702 439 620 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 2,586 1,626 1,540 1820 Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund –29 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –847
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1,710 1,626 1,540 1900 Budget authority (total) 2,412 2,065 2,160 1930 Total budgetary resources available 6,210 6,067 6,336 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 4,268 4,176 4,479
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 50 13 268 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,942 1,891 1,857 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,979 –1,636 –1,543
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 13 268 582 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 50 13 268 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 13 268 582
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 2,412 2,065 2,160 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 284 1,626 1,540 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1,695 10 3
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 1,979 1,636 1,543 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Loans Repaid - Cash –377 –254 –241 4123 Interest Repaid - Cash –134 –72 –69 4123 Cushion of Credit Deposits –1,649 –929 –876 4123 Loans Repaid - CoC –330 –290 –276 4123 Interest Repaid - CoC –83 –68 –65 4123 Electric Underwriting Fee –13 –13 –13
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –2,586 –1,626 –1,540
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) –174 439 620 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) –607 10 3 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –174 439 620 4190 Outlays, net (total) –607 10 3
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4230–0–3–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 4,285 3,860 3,294 Repayments: 1251 Repayments and prepayments - Cash –377 –254 –241 1251 Repayments and prepayments - CoC –330 –404 –276 1261 Adjustments: Capitalized interest 90 92 82 1264 Write-offs for default: Other adjustments, net (+ or -) 192
1290 Outstanding, end of year 3,860 3,294 2,859
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4230–0–3–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 96 85 76 2251 Repayments and prepayments –11 –9 –7
2290 Outstanding, end of year 85 76 69
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 85 76 69
STATUS OF AGENCY DEBT [In millions of dollars]
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Agency debt held by FFB: Outstanding FFB direct, start of year 2,212 1,709 1,382 Outstanding Certificate of Beneficial Ownership (CBO's), start of year 1,147 803 734 New agency borrowing, FFB direct 0 0 0 Repayments and prepayments, FFB Direct –503 –320 –215 Repayments, CBO's-344 –344 –69 –252 Outstanding FFB direct, end of year 1,709 1,382 1,167 Outstanding CBO's, end of year 803 734 482
The Rural Telephone Bank was dissolved in 2006. To accomplish this, the Rural Telephone Bank liquidating account loans were used to redeem a portion of the Government's stock. The Rural Telephone Bank liquidating account loans were transferred to the Rural Electrification and Telecommunications liquidating account in 2006.
The Rural Utilities Service (RUS) continues to service all loans in this account, providing business management and technical assistance to the borrowers on a regular basis over the life of the loans.
Rural electric._This program is financed through RUS direct loans for the construction and operation of generating plants, electric transmission, and distribution lines or systems.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for rural electrification and telecommunications programs, all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed prior to 1992. All new activity in RETRF in 1992 and beyond is recorded in corresponding program and financing accounts.
The following tables reflect statistics on loans made through the liquidating account only. Since 1992 new electric and telephone loans have been made through a separate program account.ELECTRIC PROGRAM STATISTICS [dollars in millions]
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative RUS financed direct loans 21,832 21,832 21,832 Cumulative FFB financed direct loans 26,598 26,598 26,598 Cumulative RUS funds advanced 21,832 21,832 21,832 Unadvanced RUS funds, end of year 0 0 0 Cumulative RUS principal repaid 20,716 20,818 20,975 Cumulative RUS interest paid 13,646 13,665 13,677 Cumulative loan guarantee commitments\1\ 0 0 0 Number of borrowers 265 248 225
Rural telecommunications._This loan program is financed through RUS direct loans for the construction, expansion, and operation of telecommunications lines and facilities or systems.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM STATISTICS [dollars in millions]
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative RUS financed direct loans 5,916 5,916 5,916 Cumulative FFB financed direct loans 562 562 562 Cumulative RUS funds advanced 5,916 5,916 5,916 Unadvanced RUS funds, end of period 0 0 0 Cumulative RUS principal repaid 5,593 5,687 5,782 Cumulative RUS interest paid 3,507 3,522 3,542 Cumulative loan guarantee commitments\1\ 0 0 0 Number of borrowers 255 241 220
RURAL TELEPHONE BANK PROGRAM STATISTICS [dollars in millions]
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative net loans 2,471 2,471 2,471 Cumulative loan funds, advanced 2,471 2,471 2,471 Unadvanced loan funds, end of year 0 0 0 Cumulative principal repaid 2,459 2,464 2,471 Cumulative interest paid 2,461 2,463 2,466 Number of borrowers 32 30 27
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4230–0–3–999 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 4,466 22 1601 Direct loans, gross 4,065 3,860 1602 Interest receivable 157 3 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –1,087 –876
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 3,135 2,987
1999 Total assets 7,601 3,009 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2102 Interest payable 36 2103 Debt 3,359 2,511 2104 Resources payable to Treasury 586 476 2105 Other 13 2207 Non-Federal liabilities: Other 3,620 9
2999 Total liabilities 7,601 3,009
4999 Total liabilities and net position 7,601 3,009
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 394 1601 Direct loans, gross 220 1602 Interest receivable 1 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –1
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 220
1999 Total assets 614 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2103 Debt 96 2104 Resources payable to Treasury 1 2207 Non-Federal liabilities: Other 507
2999 Total liabilities 604 NET POSITION: 3300 Cumulative results of operations 10
4999 Total liabilities and net position 614
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4230–0–3–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 166 162 162 43.0 Interest and dividends 130 53 36 94.0 Financial transfers 1,646 1,676 1,659
99.9 Total new obligations 1,942 1,891 1,857
Rural Telephone Bank Program Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1231–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 2 3 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 3 4
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 5 7
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 5 7
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 5 7 1900 Budget authority (total) 5 7 1930 Total budgetary resources available 5 7
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2 3 2 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 5 7 3020 Outlays (gross) –4 –8 –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 3 2 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2 3 2 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 3 2 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 1 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 5 7 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 4 7 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 5 7 4190 Outlays, net (total) 4 8 1
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1231–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134001 Rural Telephone Bank 1
134999 Total subsidy outlays 1 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Rural Telephone Bank 4 7
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 4 7 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Rural Telephone Bank –1 –1
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –1 –1
The Rural Telephone Bank (RTB) completed dissolution in 2006, therefore no federally funded RTB loans are proposed.
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for the RTB, the subsidy costs associated with the direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond as well as administrative expenses for the program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; administrative expenses are estimated on a cash basis.
Rural Telephone Bank Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4210–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 17 18 16 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 1 1
0900 Total new obligations 18 19 16
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 3 44 7 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 27 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –3 –44 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –27
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 7 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 2
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 2 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 75 46 38 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –1 –1 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –14 –19 –22
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 60 26 16 1900 Financing authority (total) 62 26 16 1930 Total budgetary resources available 62 26 23 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 44 7 7
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 99 69 41 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 18 19 16 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –21 –47 –34 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –27
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 69 41 23 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –2 –1 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 1
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 97 68 41 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 68 41 23
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 62 26 16 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 21 47 34 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –4 –8 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –3 4123 Principal received on loans –53 –23 –23 4123 Interest received on loans –15 –15 –15
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –75 –46 –38 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 1 1
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) –12 –19 –22 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –54 1 –4 4180 Financing authority, net (total) –12 –19 –22 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –54 1 –4
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4210–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 320 268 274 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 2 29 22 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –54 –23 –33
1290 Outstanding, end of year 268 274 263
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4210–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 16 61 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 320 268 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) 27 25
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 347 293
1999 Total assets 363 354 LIABILITIES: 2103 Federal liabilities: Debt 363 354
4999 Total liabilities and net position 363 354
Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program
For the principal amount of broadband telecommunication loans, [$34,483,000] $44,238,000.
For grants for telemedicine and distance learning services in rural areas, as authorized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa et seq., [$24,323,000] $24,950,000, to remain available until expended[: Provided, That $3,000,000 shall be made available for grants authorized by 379G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act: Provided further, That funding provided under this heading for grants under 379G of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act may only be provided to entities that meet all of the eligibility criteria for a consortium as established by this section: Provided further, That $2,000,000 shall be made available to those noncommercial educational television broadcast stations that serve rural areas and are qualified for Community Service Grants by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting under section 396(k) of the Communications Act of 1934, including associated translators and repeaters, regardless of the location of their main transmitter, studio-to-transmitter links, and equipment to allow local control over digital content and programming through the use of high-definition broadcast, multi-casting and datacasting technologies].
For the cost of broadband loans, as authorized by section 601 of the Rural Electrification Act, [$4,500,000] $8,268,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the cost of direct loans shall be as defined in section 502 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.
In addition, [$10,372,000] $20,372,000, to remain available until expended, for a grant program to finance broadband transmission in rural areas eligible for Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program benefits authorized by 7 U.S.C. 950aaa. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1232–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0010 Grants 23 40 86 Credit program obligations: 0701 Direct loan subsidy 9 6 8 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 39 149 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 17 25
0791 Direct program activities, subtotal 65 180 8
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 88 220 94
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 45 38 40 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 45 38 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 7 9
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 52 47 40 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 39 39 54 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –21
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 18 39 54 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 56 174
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 56 174 1900 Budget authority (total) 74 213 54 1930 Total budgetary resources available 126 260 94 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 38 40
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1,514 889 218 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 88 220 94 3020 Outlays (gross) –651 –882 –164 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –7 –9 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –55
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 889 218 148 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1,514 889 218 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 889 218 148
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 18 39 54 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 3 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 595 707 161
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 595 708 164 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 56 174 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 56 174 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 74 213 54 4190 Outlays, net (total) 651 882 164
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1232–0–1–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan levels supportable by subsidy budget authority: 115002 Broadband 4% Loans 1 115003 Broadband Treasury Rate Loans 89 44 45
115999 Total direct loan levels 89 44 46 Direct loan subsidy (in percent): 132002 Broadband 4% Loans 0.00 0.00 –3.76 132003 Broadband Treasury Rate Loans 9.47 13.07 18.69
132999 Weighted average subsidy rate 9.47 13.07 18.20 Direct loan subsidy budget authority: 133003 Broadband Treasury Rate Loans 8 6 8
133999 Total subsidy budget authority 8 6 8 Direct loan subsidy outlays: 134003 Broadband Treasury Rate Loans 1 4 4 134004 Broadband Treasury Rate Loans - ARRA 17 16 10
134999 Total subsidy outlays 18 20 14 Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans 5 135003 Broadband Treasury Rate Loans 51 173
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 56 173 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loans –1 –4 137003 Broadband Treasury Rate Loans –19 –53
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –20 –57
The loan and grant program provides access to advanced telecommunications services for improved education and health care in rural areas throughout the country. The loans and grants help education and health care providers bring the most modern technology, level of care, and education to rural America so its citizens can compete regionally, nationally, and globally.
Since there is little demand for the Distance Learning, Telemedicine (DLT) loans, the Budget proposes no funding for DLT loans in 2015 while requesting $24.95 million for DLT grants. The request for Broadband grants is $20.4 million and the Broadband loan request is $8.3 million.
Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Direct Loan Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4146–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0710 Direct loan obligations 89 44 45 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 42 42 43 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 17 42 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 2 15
0900 Total new obligations 150 143 88
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 114 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 29 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –1 –114 1024 Unobligated balance of borrowing authority withdrawn –28 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 100
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 100 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 199 318 140 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –11 –16 –5 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –24 –159 –47
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 164 143 88 1900 Financing authority (total) 264 143 88 1930 Total budgetary resources available 264 143 88 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 114
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 781 586 459 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 150 143 88 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –316 –270 –344 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –29
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 586 459 203 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –54 –43 –27 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 11 16 5
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –43 –27 –22 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 727 543 432 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 543 432 181
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 264 143 88 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 316 270 344 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –74 –193 –14 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –8 –3 –3 4123 Repayment of principal –84 –101 –107 4123 Interest received on loans –33 –21 –16
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –199 –318 –140 Additional offsets against financing authority only (total): 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 11 16 5
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 76 –159 –47 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) 117 –48 204 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 76 –159 –47 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) 117 –48 204
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4146–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Position with respect to appropriations act limitation on obligations: 1111 Limitation on direct loans 89 44 45
1150 Total direct loan obligations 89 44 45
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 949 1,005 1,075 1231 Disbursements: Direct loan disbursements 255 171 301 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –85 –101 –108 1264 Write-offs for default: Charge Off - Misc and Assn Loans, net –114
1290 Outstanding, end of year 1,005 1,075 1,268
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond. The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4146–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 23 146 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 949 1,005 1402 Interest receivable 3 1 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) 78 139 1405 Allowance for loss on interest receivable (-) –2 –1
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 1,028 1,144
1999 Total assets 1,051 1,290 LIABILITIES: 2103 Federal liabilities: Debt 1,051 1,290
4999 Total liabilities and net position 1,051 1,290
Rural Development Insurance Fund Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4155–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 26 17 1022 Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund –26 –17 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 203 118 106 1820 Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund –186 –118 –106
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 17 1930 Total budgetary resources available 17 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 17
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 17 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –203 –118 –106 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –186 –118 –106 4190 Outlays, net (total) –203 –118 –106
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4155–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 904 749 676 1232 Disbursements: Purchase of loans assets from the public 1 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –156 –73 –73 Write-offs for default: 1264 Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –1 1264 Other adjustments, net (+ or -) 1
1290 Outstanding, end of year 749 676 603
Status of Guaranteed Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4155–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of guaranteed loans outstanding: 2210 Outstanding, start of year 5 3 2 2251 Repayments and prepayments –2 –1 –1
2290 Outstanding, end of year 3 2 1
Memorandum: 2299 Guaranteed amount of guaranteed loans outstanding, end of year 3 2 1
The Rural Development Insurance Fund (RDIF) was established on October 1, 1972, pursuant to section 116 of the Rural Development Act of 1972 (Public Law 92–419).
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated and loan guarantees committed prior to 1992 for water systems and waste disposal facilities, community facilities, and industrial development in rural areas. All new activity in these programs is recorded in corresponding program accounts and financing accounts.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4155–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 26 17 1201 Non-Federal assets: Investments in non-Federal securities, net 34 34 1601 Direct loans, gross 904 749 1602 Interest receivable 8 7 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –40 –1
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 872 755 1901 Other Federal assets: Other assets 1
1999 Total assets 932 807 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 931 807 2204 Non-Federal liabilities: Liabilities for loan guarantees 1
2999 Total liabilities 932 807
4999 Total liabilities and net position 932 807
Rural Communication Development Fund Liquidating Account
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4142–0–3–452 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 2 1264 Write-offs for default: Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –2
1290 Outstanding, end of year
The Rural Communication Development Fund was established pursuant to the Secretary's Memorandum No. 1988, approved May 22, 1979. No loans have been made through this account since 1992.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4142–0–3–452 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1601 Direct loans, gross 2 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –1
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 1
1999 Total assets 1 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 1
4999 Total liabilities and net position 1
Foreign Agricultural Service
Federal Funds
Salaries and Expenses
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses of the Foreign Agricultural Service, including not to exceed $158,000 for representation allowances and for expenses pursuant to section 8 of the Act approved August 3, 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1766), [$177,863,000] $182,563,000, of which no more than 6 percent shall remain available until September 30, 2016, for overseas operations to include the payment of locally employed staff: Provided, That the Service may utilize advances of funds, or reimburse this appropriation for expenditures made on behalf of Federal agencies, public and private organizations and institutions under agreements executed pursuant to the agricultural food production assistance programs (7 U.S.C. 1737) and the foreign assistance programs of the United States Agency for International Development: Provided further, That funds made available for middle-income country training programs, funds made available for the Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellowship program, and up to $2,000,000 of the Foreign Agricultural Service appropriation solely for the purpose of offsetting fluctuations in international currency exchange rates, subject to documentation by the Foreign Agricultural Service, shall remain available until expended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2900–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 1 Receipts: 0220 Deposits of Miscellaneous Contributed Funds, Foreign Agricultural Service. 1 1
0400 Total: Balances and collections 1 2
0799 Balance, end of year 1 2
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2900–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Trade Promotion 60 59 61 0002 Trade Policy 72 78 80 0003 Capacity Building\Food Security 37 41 42
0799 Total direct obligations 169 178 183 0801 Reimbursable Program 144 146 146
0900 Total new obligations 313 324 329
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 44 40 34 1011 Unobligated balance transfer from other accts [72–1037] 4 1011 Unobligated balance transfer from other accts [19–0113] 17 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 66 40 34 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 177 178 183 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–2900] –7 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [72–1037] 3 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–2900] 7 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –14
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 166 178 183 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 1 1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 1 1 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 49 139 63 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 141 66
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 190 139 129 1900 Budget authority (total) 356 318 313 1930 Total budgetary resources available 422 358 347 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –69 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 40 34 18
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 186 155 24 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 313 324 329 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 9 3020 Outlays (gross) –342 –318 –314 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –10 –137
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 155 24 39 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –580 –386 –386 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –141 –66 3071 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, expired 335
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –386 –386 –452 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –394 –231 –362 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –231 –362 –413
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 356 317 312 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 203 301 297 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 139 16 16
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 342 317 313 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –167 –139 –63 4033 Non-Federal sources –10
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –177 –139 –63 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –141 –66 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 128
4060 Additional offsets against budget authority only (total) –13 –66
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 166 178 183 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 165 178 250 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 1 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 166 179 184 4190 Outlays, net (total) 165 179 251
The Foreign Agricultural Service's (FAS) mission is linking U.S. agriculture to the world to enhance export opportunities and global food security. FAS helps to provide outlets for the wide variety of U.S. agricultural products, thereby enhancing economic activity for U.S. workers. FAS serves U.S. agriculture's interests by expanding and maintaining international export opportunities, supporting international economic development and trade and capacity building, and global food security. The outcomes envisioned are exports that help U.S. agriculture prosper, the expansion of U.S. exports of organics and crops produced using new technologies and food that are globally available, accessible, and appropriately used. In addition to its Washington-based staff, the agency maintains a network of overseas offices that serve as first responders in cases of market disruption. The overseas offices also provide the Department with critical market and policy intelligence, and they represent U.S. agriculture in consultations with foreign governments. The 2015 Budget includes $182.5 million for FAS, an increase of $4.7 million over the 2014 enacted level. For more information on FAS's mission and program topic areas, please visit http://www.fas.usda.gov/topics.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2900–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 67 72 77 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1 11.5 Other personnel compensation 3 3 3 11.8 Special personal services payments 2 2 2
11.9 Total personnel compensation 73 78 83 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 29 25 25 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 6 7 7 22.0 Transportation of things 1 1 23.2 Rental payments to others 5 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 3 1 1 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 51 51 51 26.0 Supplies and materials 2 11 11 31.0 Equipment 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 169 178 183 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 144 146 146
99.9 Total new obligations 313 324 329
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–2900–0–1–352 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 692 801 801 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 269 269 269
Trade Adjustment Assistance for Farmers
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1406–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 47 31 2 3020 Outlays (gross) –15 –29 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 31 2 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 47 31 2 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 31 2 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: Outlays, gross: 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 15 29 4190 Outlays, net (total) 15 29
The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) for Farmers Program was reauthorized and modified by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 as established by Subtitle C of Title I of the Trade Act of 2002, which amended the Trade Act of 1974. The statute authorized appropriations to the Department of Agriculture not to exceed $90 million each year for 2009 and for 2010 and $22.5 million for the period beginning October 1, 2010 and ending December 31, 2010 to carry out the program. Title II of Public Law 112–40, the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011, extended the authority for the program and authorized appropriations of $90 million for 2012 and 2013, and $22.5 million for the period October 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. The 2015 Budget does not request funding for the program.
FOREIGN ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Multiple food aid programs are appropriated to USDA and administered by USDA or the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to provide U.S. commodities, technical and financial assistance to address hunger and malnutrition needs worldwide. These programs address emergency needs and foster economic development activities to alleviate global food insecurity.
SUMMARY OF FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMMING [In millions of dollars]
1Assets of the trust can be released any time the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development determines that P.L. 480 Title II funding for emergency needs is inadequate to meet these needs in any fiscal year.
2013- actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition (budget authority) 175 185 185 P.L. 480: Title I Credit (budget authority) 0 0 0 Title II Grants (budget authority) 1,359 1,466 1,400 Food for Progress: CCC Funded 243 240 240 Title I Funded (budget authority) 0 0 0 Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust 0 01 01 Local and Regional Food Aid Procurement Program 5 0 0
Included in this category are the following activities carried out under Public Law 480 (P.L. 480):
Financing sales of agricultural commodities to developing countries for dollars on credit terms, or for local currencies (including for local currencies on credit terms) for use under sec 104; and for furnishing commodities to carry out the Food for Progress Act of 1985, as amended (Title I)._Funds appropriated for P.L. 480 are used to finance all sales made pursuant to agreements concluded under the authority of Title I. No 2015 funding is requested for new direct credit under Title I; however, funding for administrative expenses associated with managing the existing loan portfolio is requested. No funding is requested for Title I ocean freight differential for 2015.
Commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad (Title II)._Title II of the Food for Peace Act (P.L. 83–480), as amended, formerly the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954) authorizes the provision of U.S. food assistance to meet emergency food needs around the world, and funds development-oriented programs to help address the underlying causes of food insecurity. P.L. 480 Title II is appropriated to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
The Commodity Credit Corporation (the Corporation) is authorized to pay the costs of acquisition, packaging, processing, enrichment, preservation, fortification, transportation, handling, and other incidental costs incurred up to the time of delivery at U.S. ports. The Corporation also pays ocean freight charges, and pays transportation costs to points of entry other than ports in the case of landlocked countries, where carriers to a specific country are not available, where ports cannot be used effectively, or where a substantial savings in costs or time can be effected, and pays general average contributions arising from ocean transport. In addition, transportation costs from designated points of entry or ports of entry abroad to storage and distribution sites and associated storage and distribution costs may be paid for commodities made available to meet urgent and extraordinary relief requirements. P.L. 480 funds reimburse the Corporation for all of the cost items authorized above.McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program Grants
For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section 3107 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 1736o-1), $185,126,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That the Commodity Credit Corporation is authorized to provide the services, facilities, and authorities for the purpose of implementing such section, subject to reimbursement from amounts provided herein. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2903–0–1–151 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 McGovern-Dole International Food for Education & Child Nutrition Program 175 185 185 0801 Reimbursable program activity 17 12 12
0900 Total new obligations 192 197 197
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 38 95 83 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 19
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 57 95 83 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 184 185 185 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –9
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 175 185 185 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 55
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 55 1900 Budget authority (total) 230 185 185 1930 Total budgetary resources available 287 280 268 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 95 83 71
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 13 140 32 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 192 197 197 3020 Outlays (gross) –46 –305 –191 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –19
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 140 32 38 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 13 140 32 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 140 32 38
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 230 185 185 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 45 185 185 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 120 6
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 46 305 191 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –55 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 175 185 185 4190 Outlays, net (total) –9 305 191
The McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program, as amended, is authorized under the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (Public Law 107–171). The program provides for the donation of U.S. agricultural commodities and associated technical and financial assistance to carry out preschool and school feeding programs in foreign countries in order to improve food security, reduce the incidence of hunger and malnutrition, and improve literacy and primary education. Maternal, infant, and child nutrition programs also are authorized. The 2015 Budget includes $185 million, which maintains the 2014 enacted level.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2903–0–1–151 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
41.0 Direct obligations: Grants, subsidies, and contributions 175 185 185 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 17 12 12
99.9 Total new obligations 192 197 197
Public Law 480 Title I Ocean Freight Differential Grants
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2271–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2 2 3020 Outlays (gross) –2
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2 2 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: Outlays, gross: 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 2 4190 Outlays, net (total) 2
This account funds the title I ocean freight differential program. No funding is requested for 2015.
Food for Peace Title Ii Grants
For expenses during the current fiscal year, not otherwise recoverable, and unrecovered prior years' costs, including interest thereon, under the Food for Peace Act (Public Law 83–480, as amended), for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under title II of said Act, [$1,466,000,000] $1,400,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That for purposes of funds appropriated under this heading, in addition to amounts made available under section 202(e)(1) of the Food for Peace Act, of the total amount provided under this heading, $35,000,000 shall be made available pursuant to section 202(e)(1) of the Food for Peace Act to eligible organizations: [Provided further, That funds made available pursuant to section 202(e)(1) of the Food for Peace Act to eligible organizations may, in addition to the purposes set forth in section 202(e)(1)(A)-(C), be made available to assist such organizations to carry out activities consistent with section 203(d)(1)-(3) of the Food for Peace Act:] Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, the requirements pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 1736f(e)(1) may be waived by the Administrator for any [amounts] amount higher than [those specified under this authority for fiscal year 2009] that set forth in 7 U.S.C. 1736f(e)(2): Provided further, That in addition to funds otherwise available for such purposes, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, including the requirements of the Food for Peace Act, up to 25 percent of the funds appropriated under this heading may be made available as monetary awards for emergency assistance to address such needs on such terms and conditions as the Administrator may deem appropriate. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2278–0–1–151 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0002 Title II Grants 1,550 1,651 1,400 0801 Reimbursable program 35
0900 Total new obligations 1,550 1,686 1,400
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 232 220 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 197 185 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 176
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 408 220 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1,435 1,466 1,400 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –76
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 1,359 1,466 1,400 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 2
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 2 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 55 1801 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –54
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,362 1,466 1,400 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,770 1,686 1,400 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 220
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1,405 850 1,443 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,550 1,686 1,400 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,929 –1,093 –959 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –176
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 850 1,443 1,884 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –89 –35 –35 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 54
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –35 –35 –35 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1,316 815 1,408 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 815 1,408 1,849
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1,361 1,466 1,400 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 440 420 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1,929 652 539
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1,929 1,092 959 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4033 Non-Federal sources –2 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 Outlays, gross: 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 1 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –55 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4140 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 54 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) –55 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,359 1,466 1,400 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,872 1,093 959
Title II of the Food for Peace Act (P.L. 83–480), as amended, formerly the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954) authorizes the provision of U.S. food assistance to meet emergency food needs around the world, and funds development-oriented programs to help address the underlying causes of food insecurity. Funding for Title II, also known as P.L. 480 Title II, is appropriated to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).
The FY 2015 request of $1.4 billion includes $270 million to be used for development programs in combination with an additional $80 million requested in the Development Assistance (DA) account under USAID's Community Development Fund, bringing the total funding for these types of programs to $350 million. Together, these resources support development food assistance programs' efforts to address chronic food insecurity in areas of recurrent crises using a multi-sectoral approach to reduce poverty and build resilience. The balance of the request, $1.13 billion, will be used to provide emergency food assistance in response to natural disasters and complex emergencies.
The request includes new authority to use up to 25 percent ($350 million) of the appropriation in emergencies for interventions such as local or regional procurement of food near emergencies, food vouchers, or cash transfers. This flexibility makes emergency food aid more timely and cost-effective, improving program efficiencies and performance, and allowing USAID to assist about 2 million more emergency beneficiaries annually with the same level of resources.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2278–0–1–151 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
41.0 Direct obligations: Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1,550 1,651 1,400 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 35
99.9 Total new obligations 1,550 1,686 1,400
Food for Peace Title I Direct Credit and Food for Progress Program Account
(including transfers and cancellation of funds)
For administrative expenses to carry out the credit program of title I, Food for Peace Act (Public Law 83–480) and the Food for Progress Act of 1985, [$2,735,000,] $2,528,000 shall be [transferred to and merged with] paid to the appropriation for "Farm Service Agency, Salaries and Expenses'': Provided, That [funds made available for the cost of agreements under title I of the Agricultural Trade Development and Assistance Act of 1954 and for title I ocean freight differential may be used interchangeably between the two accounts with prior notice to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress] of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to Title I of the Food For Peace Act, $13,000,000 are hereby permanently cancelled: Provided, That no amounts may be cancelled from amounts that were designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2277–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0705 Reestimates of direct loan subsidy 11 30 0706 Interest on reestimates of direct loan subsidy 8 54 0709 Administrative expenses 3 3 3
0900 Total new obligations 22 87 3
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 13 13 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 13 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 13
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 13 13 13 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 3 3 3 1131 Unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –13
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 3 3 –10 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 19 84
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 19 84 1900 Budget authority (total) 22 87 –10 1930 Total budgetary resources available 35 100 3 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 13 13
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 14 1 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 22 87 3 3020 Outlays (gross) –22 –87 –3 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –13
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 1 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 14 1 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1 1 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 3 3 –10 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 3 3 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 19 84 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 19 84 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 22 87 –10 4190 Outlays, net (total) 22 87 3
Summary of Loan Levels, Subsidy Budget Authority and Outlays by Program (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2277–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct loan upward reestimates: 135001 P. L. 480 title I loans 19 84
135999 Total upward reestimate budget authority 19 84 Direct loan downward reestimates: 137001 P. L. 480 title I loans –9 –9
137999 Total downward reestimate budget authority –9 –9
Administrative expense data: 3510 Budget authority 3 3 3 3590 Outlays from new authority 3 3 3
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for the P.L. 480 Program, the subsidy costs associated with the direct credit obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct credit agreements that resulted from obligation in any year), as well as administrative expenses of this program. The subsidy amounts are estimated on a present value basis; and the administrative expenses and grants are estimated on a cash basis. The current balance of Title I debt owed to USDA is $4.3 billion. No additional funding is requested for new Title I credit financing in 2015. The 2015 Budget includes $2.5 million for administrative expenses.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2277–0–1–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 3 3 3 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 19 84
99.9 Total new obligations 22 87 3
P.L. 480 Direct Credit Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4049–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 52 49 45 0742 Downward reestimate paid to receipt account 1 1 0743 Interest on downward reestimates 9 8
0900 Total new obligations 62 58 45
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 88 58 119 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –45 –25 –90
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 43 33 29 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 1 49 45
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 1 49 45 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 123 175 89 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –47 –80 –36
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 76 95 53 1900 Financing authority (total) 77 144 98 1930 Total budgetary resources available 120 177 127 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 58 119 82
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 6 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 62 58 45 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –62 –52 –45
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 6 6 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –43 –43 –43
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –43 –43 –43 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year –43 –43 –37 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –43 –37 –37
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 77 144 98 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 62 52 45 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Payments from program account - Upward Reestimate –19 –30 4120 Payment from Debt Reduction Financing Fund –5 –54 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –4 –1 –1 4123 Interest received on loans –74 –18 –16 4123 Principal received on loans –21 –72 –72
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –123 –175 –89
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) –46 –31 9 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –61 –123 –44 4180 Financing authority, net (total) –46 –31 9 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –61 –123 –44
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4049–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 1,066 938 866 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –74 –72 –72 1263 Write-offs for default: Direct loans –54
1290 Outstanding, end of year 938 866 794
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4049–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 45 15 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 1,066 938 1402 Interest receivable 46 43 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –278 –273
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 834 708 1901 Other Federal assets: Accounts Receivable 28 96
1999 Total assets 907 819 LIABILITIES: Federal liabilities: 2103 Debt 888 798 2105 Other 19 21
2999 Total liabilities 907 819
4999 Total liabilities and net position 907 819
Debt Reduction—Financing Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4143–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0713 Payment of interest to Treasury 6 5 5 0715 Loan Subsidy 6
0900 Total new obligations 12 5 5
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 97 106 116 1023 Unobligated balances applied to repay debt –3 –3 –3
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 94 103 113 Financing authority: Borrowing authority, mandatory: 1400 Borrowing authority 2
1440 Borrowing authority, mandatory (total) 2 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 23 18 18 1825 Spending authority from offsetting collections applied to repay debt –1
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 22 18 18 1900 Financing authority (total) 24 18 18 1930 Total budgetary resources available 118 121 131 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 106 116 126
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 12 5 5 3020 Financing disbursements (gross) –12 –5 –5
Financing authority and disbursements, net: Mandatory: 4090 Financing authority, gross 24 18 18 Financing disbursements: 4110 Financing disbursements, gross 12 5 5 Offsets against gross financing authority and disbursements: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Federal sources –4 4122 Interest on uninvested funds –4 –2 –2 4123 Loan Repayments - Principal –15 –12 –12 4123 Loan Repayments- Interest –4 –4
4130 Offsets against gross financing auth and disbursements (total) –23 –18 –18
4160 Financing authority, net (mandatory) 1 4170 Financing disbursements, net (mandatory) –11 –13 –13 4180 Financing authority, net (total) 1 4190 Financing disbursements, net (total) –11 –13 –13
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4143–0–3–351 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 234 152 140 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –11 –12 –12 1263 Write-offs for default: Direct loans –71
1290 Outstanding, end of year 152 140 128
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this non-budgetary account records all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated in 1992 and beyond (including modifications of direct loans that resulted from obligations in any year). The amounts in this account are a means of financing and are not included in the budget totals.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4143–0–3–351 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 97 105 Net value of assets related to post-1991 direct loans receivable: 1401 Direct loans receivable, gross 234 152 1402 Interest receivable 16 4 1405 Allowance for subsidy cost (-) –243 –154
1499 Net present value of assets related to direct loans 7 2 1901 Other Federal assets: Accounts Receivable 8 3
1999 Total assets 112 110 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 112 110
4999 Total liabilities and net position 112 110
Expenses, Public Law 480, Foreign Assistance Programs, Agriculture Liquidating Account
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2274–0–1–151 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: Credit program obligations: 0715 Vietnam Education Fund 3 3 1
0900 Total new obligations (object class 41.0) 3 3 1
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 110 35 1022 Capital transfer of unobligated balances to general fund –110 –35 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Offsetting collections (cash) (Principal and interest) 326 314 263 1820 Capital transfer of spending authority from offsetting collections to general fund –288 –311 –262
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 38 3 1 1930 Total budgetary resources available 38 3 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 35
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 3 3 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –3 –3 –1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 38 3 1 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 3 3 1 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Policy Program [Payment from Financing Fund] –2 4123 Principal repayments –253 –250 –212 4123 Interest repayments –71 –64 –51
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –326 –314 –263
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) –288 –311 –262 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) –323 –311 –262 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –288 –311 –262 4190 Outlays, net (total) –323 –311 –262
Status of Direct Loans (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2274–0–1–151 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Cumulative balance of direct loans outstanding: 1210 Outstanding, start of year 3,168 2,896 2,646 1251 Repayments: Repayments and prepayments –253 –250 –212 1264 Write-offs for default: Other adjustments, net (+ or -) –19
1290 Outstanding, end of year 2,896 2,646 2,434
As required by the Federal Credit Reform Act of 1990, this account records, for this program, all cash flows to and from the Government resulting from direct loans obligated prior to 1992. This account is shown on a cash basis. All new activity in this program in 1992 and beyond is recorded in corresponding program and financing accounts.
Balance Sheet (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–2274–0–1–151 2012 actual 2013 actual
ASSETS: 1101 Federal assets: Fund balances with Treasury 110 110 1601 Direct loans, gross 3,168 2,896 1602 Interest receivable 824 16 1603 Allowance for estimated uncollectible loans and interest (-) –2,362 –1,440
1699 Value of assets related to direct loans 1,630 1,472
1999 Total assets 1,740 1,582 LIABILITIES: 2104 Federal liabilities: Resources payable to Treasury 1,633 1,483 2207 Non-Federal liabilities: Other 107 99
2999 Total liabilities 1,740 1,582
4999 Total liabilities and net position 1,740 1,582
Trust Funds
Foreign Service National Separation Liability Trust Fund
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8505–0–7–602 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year Receipts: 0240 Foreign Service National Separation Liability Trust Fund 4
0400 Total: Balances and collections 4 Appropriations: 0500 Foreign Service National Separation Liability Trust Fund –4
0799 Balance, end of year
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–8505–0–7–602 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 4 4 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 4
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 4 1900 Budget authority (total) 4 1930 Total budgetary resources available 4 4 4 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 4 4 4
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 4 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 4
This fund is maintained to pay separation costs for locally-employed staff in those countries in which such pay is legally authorized. The fund will be maintained by annual government contributions which are appropriated to the Foreign Agricultural Service Salaries and Expenses account.
Food and Nutrition Service
Federal Funds
Nutrition Programs Administration
For necessary administrative expenses of the Food and Nutrition Service for carrying out any domestic nutrition assistance program, [$141,348,000] $155,000,000: Provided, That of the funds provided herein, $2,000,000 shall be used for the purposes of section 4404 of Public Law 107–171, as amended by section 4401 of Public Law 110–246. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3508–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Nutrition programs administration 130 139 153 0003 Congressional hunger center fellowship 2 2 2 0004 National Commission on Hunger 1
0799 Total direct obligations 132 142 155 0801 Reimbursable administrative services provided to Federal agencies 1
0900 Total new obligations 133 142 155
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 144 142 155 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –11
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 133 142 155 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 1
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 1 1900 Budget authority (total) 134 142 155 1930 Total budgetary resources available 134 142 155 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 32 25 25 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 133 142 155 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –140 –142 –153 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 25 25 27 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 32 25 25 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 25 25 27
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 134 142 155 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 117 120 131 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 23 22 22
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 140 142 153 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 133 142 155 4190 Outlays, net (total) 139 142 153
This account funds the majority of the Federal operating expenses of the Food and Nutrition Service and the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP). Funding is also provided for the Congressional Hunger Fellows Program.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3508–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 82 89 90 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 1 1 1 11.5 Other personnel compensation 1 1 1
11.9 Total personnel compensation 84 91 92 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 25 29 29 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 1 1 13 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 18 11 13 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 4 3 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 2 3 2
99.0 Direct obligations 132 142 155 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 1
99.9 Total new obligations 133 142 155
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3508–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 930 1,011 1,011
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
For necessary expenses to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), [$82,169,945,000] $84,256,387,000, of which [$3,000,000,000] $5,000,000,000, to remain available through September 30, [2015] 2016, shall be placed in reserve for use only in such amounts and at such times as may become necessary to carry out program operations: Provided, That funds provided herein shall be expended in accordance with section 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008: Provided further, That of the funds made available under this heading, $998,000 may be used to provide nutrition education services to State agencies and Federally recognized tribes participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations: Provided further: That, of the funds made available under this heading, $5,000,000 may be used to fund a national food consumption survey: Provided further, That this appropriation shall be subject to any work registration or workfare requirements as may be required by law: Provided further, That funds made available for Employment and Training under this heading shall remain available [until expended, notwithstanding section 16(h)(1) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008] through September 30, 2016: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading for a study on Indian tribal administration of nutrition programs, as provided in title IV of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–79), and a study of the removal of cash benefits in Puerto Rico, as provided in title IV of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–79) shall be available until expended: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading for section 28(d)(1) (nutrition education and obesity grants) and section 27(a) (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 shall remain available through September 30, [2015] 2016: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading for employment and training pilot projects, as provided in title IV of the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law 113–79), shall remain available through September 30, 2018: Provided further, That funds made available under this heading may be used to enter into contracts and employ staff to conduct studies, evaluations, or to conduct activities related to program integrity provided that such activities are authorized by the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
For necessary expenses to carry out the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7. U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) for the first quarter of fiscal year 2016, $21,064,096,750, to remain available through September 30, 2016.
For making, after June 30 of the current fiscal year, benefit payments to individuals, and payments to States or other non-Federal entities, pursuant to the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7. U.S.C. 2011 et seq.), for unanticipated costs incurred for the last three months of the current fiscal year, such sums as may be necessary. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3505–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Benefits issued 69,985 66,233 71,503 0002 State administration 3,322 3,595 4,119 0003 Employment and training program 368 370 447 0004 Other program costs 125 154 175 0005 Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico 1,873 1,894 1,930 0006 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (Commodities in lieu of food stamps) 61 64 79 0007 Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (Cooperator administrative expense) 39 40 41 0008 The Emergency Food Assistance Program (commodities) 266 269 324 0009 American Samoa 8 7 8 0010 Community Food Projects 5 5 9 0011 Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands 12 12 12 0012 Nutrition Education Grant Program 285 401 407 0013 Program access 5 5 5 0016 Other Pilots and Demonstrations 1 1 0017 RA - Benefits issued 5,933 5,628 0019 RA - Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico 128 167 0020 RA - American Samoa 1 1 0021 Employment and Training Work Pilots 7 43
0091 Direct program activities, subtotal 82,416 78,853 79,103 0501 Direct Funds for Program Integrity 1 1
0799 Total direct obligations 82,416 78,854 79,104 0801 Reimbursable program 61 70 70
0900 Total new obligations 82,477 78,924 79,174
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 2,814 2,566 10,556 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 9
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 2,823 2,566 10,556 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1 1 6
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 1 1 6 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 77,289 82,183 84,251 1200 Appropriation, Recovery Act 6,819 6,668 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –5 –8
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 84,103 88,843 84,251 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 61 70 70
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 61 70 70 1900 Budget authority (total) 84,165 88,914 84,327 1930 Total budgetary resources available 86,988 91,480 94,883 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –1,945 –2,000 –5,000 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2,566 10,556 10,709
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 3,076 2,861 1,176 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 82,477 78,924 79,174 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 256 3020 Outlays (gross) –82,647 –80,609 –78,087 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –9 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –292
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2,861 1,176 2,263 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 3,076 2,861 1,176 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2,861 1,176 2,263
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1 1 6 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 3 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 8 1 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 8 1 4 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 84,164 88,913 84,321 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 77,407 77,891 76,499 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 5,232 2,717 1,584
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 82,639 80,608 78,083 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Policy Program [Prior Year Collections] –8 4123 State Option Plans –61 –70 –70 4123 General collections from non-Federal sources –30
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –99 –70 –70 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4142 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 38
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) 84,103 88,843 84,251 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) 82,540 80,538 78,013 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 84,104 88,844 84,257 4190 Outlays, net (total) 82,548 80,539 78,017
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Enacted/requested: Budget Authority 84,104 88,844 84,257 Outlays 82,548 80,539 78,017 Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO: Budget Authority –10 Outlays –10 Total: Budget Authority 84,104 88,844 84,247 Outlays 82,548 80,539 78,007
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the primary source of nutrition assistance for low-income Americans.
This account also includes funds for a grant to Puerto Rico to administer a low-income nutrition assistance program, in lieu of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program; funds to carry out the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983; and funds for food distribution and administrative expenses for Native Americans under section 4(b) of the Food and Nutrition Act.
The SNAP contingency fund holds benefits in reserve to cover unforeseen events, such as natural disasters and fluctuations in food prices.
In addition, the Budget proposes an advance appropriation and enhanced flexibility in the fourth quarter to conform the treatment of SNAP with other direct spending programs subject to appropriations that serve low-income individuals, such as Medicaid, SSI, Child Support, and Foster Care.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3505–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 16 20 30 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 4 6 9 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 2 2 4 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 88 88 88 26.0 Supplies and materials 327 335 406 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 81,976 78,401 78,565
99.0 Direct obligations 82,416 78,854 79,104 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 61 70 70
99.9 Total new obligations 82,477 78,924 79,174
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3505–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 173 224 333
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3505–4–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation –10
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) –10 1930 Total budgetary resources available –10 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year –10
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3020 Outlays (gross) 10
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 10 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 10
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross –10 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority –10 4180 Budget authority, net (total) –10 4190 Outlays, net (total) –10
Child Nutrition Programs
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses to carry out the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1751 et seq.), except section 21, and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.), except sections 17 and 21; [$19,287,957,000] $20,537,000,000, to remain available through September 30, [2015] 2016, of which such sums as are made available under section 14222(b)(1) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–246), as amended by this Act, shall be merged with and available for the same time period and purposes as provided herein: Provided, That of the total amount available, $17,004,000 shall be available to carry out section 19 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.): Provided further, That of the total amount available, [$25,000,000] $35,000,000 shall be available to provide competitive grants to State agencies for subgrants to local educational agencies and schools to purchase the equipment needed to serve healthier meals, improve food safety, and to help support the establishment, maintenance, or expansion of the school breakfast program: Provided further, That of the total amount available, $30,000,000 shall remain available until expended to carry out section 749(g) of the Agriculture Appropriations Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–80). (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3539–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Above 185 of poverty 504 501 509 0002 130–185 of poverty 1,107 1,107 1,068 0003 Below 130 of poverty 9,442 9,874 10,098
0091 Subtotal, National School Lunch Program 11,053 11,482 11,675 0101 Above 185 of poverty 96 94 97 0102 130–185 of poverty 277 262 264 0103 Below 130 of poverty 3,237 3,357 3,544
0191 Subtotal, School Breakfast Program 3,610 3,713 3,905 0201 Above 185 of poverty 192 184 188 0202 130–185 of poverty 137 134 142 0203 Below 130 of poverty 2,662 2,626 2,704 0204 Audits 42 44 46 0205 CNR Add-ons 50 63 70
0291 Subtotal, Child and Adult Care Feeding Program 3,083 3,051 3,150 0301 Summer Food Service Program 437 461 493 0302 Special Milk Program 11 11 10 0303 State Administrative Expenses 242 250 264 0304 Commodity Procurement 1,166 1,067 1,200 0310 Coordinated Review Effort 9 12 10 0315 Food Safety Education 3 3 3 0320 CN Studies and Evaluations 21 33 20 0325 Computer Support and Processing 13 10 11 0340 Other Mandatory Program Costs 10 27 20
0391 Subtotal, Other mandatory activities 1,912 1,874 2,031 0401 Team Nutrition and HealthierUS Schools Challenge 15 21 17 0405 Summer EBT Demonstration 30 0410 School Breakfast Expansion Grants 1 0415 School Meals Equipment Grants 35 35
0491 Subtotal, discretionary activities 16 56 82 0501 Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program 165 205 160 0502 Tech. Assist. Program Integrity/Administrative Reviews 4 18 8 0504 National Food Service Management Inst./Information Clearinghouse 5 5 5 0505 School Lunch Equipment Grants (Sect. 749) 1 0507 Direct Certification Technical Assistance (Sect. 749) 3 9 0508 Summer Demonstration Projects (Sect. 749) 30 5 0520 Other Permanent Programs 12 98 6
0591 Subtotal, Permanent Programs 219 341 179
0900 Total new obligations 19,893 20,517 21,022
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 731 1,256 210 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 49 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 283
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 1,014 1,256 210 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 27 42 –40 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –1
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 26 42 –40 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 12,193 11,235 12,400 1200 Appropriation- Permanent Appropriation 73 28 19 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–5209] 7,871 8,170 8,459 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –3 –4
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 20,134 19,429 20,878 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 50
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 50 1900 Budget authority (total) 20,210 19,471 20,838 1930 Total budgetary resources available 21,224 20,727 21,048 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1940 Unobligated balance expiring –75 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1,256 210 26
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 2,676 2,940 3,755 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 19,893 20,517 21,022 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 56 3020 Outlays (gross) –19,384 –19,702 –20,644 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –283 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –18
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 2,940 3,755 4,133 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 2,676 2,940 3,755 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 2,940 3,755 4,133
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 26 42 –40 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 5 15 –77 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 14 26 27
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 19 41 –50 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 20,184 19,429 20,878 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 16,269 16,797 18,062 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 3,096 2,864 2,632
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 19,365 19,661 20,694 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4120 Policy Program [Prior Year Collections - Commodities] –43 4123 Policy Program [Prior Year Collections] –16
4130 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –59 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4142 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 9
4160 Budget authority, net (mandatory) 20,134 19,429 20,878 4170 Outlays, net (mandatory) 19,306 19,661 20,694 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 20,160 19,471 20,838 4190 Outlays, net (total) 19,325 19,702 20,644
The Child Nutrition Programs provide reimbursement to State agencies for cash and commodity meal subsidies through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), Special Milk Program, Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). These programs provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free breakfasts and lunches to children every school day; provide nutrition assistance to children when school is not in session during summer months; and improve the quality of day care, making it more affordable for low-income families by providing reimbursement for nutritious meals and snacks. In addition, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable program (FFVP), targeted to low-income elementary schools, provides fresh fruits and vegetables at no charge to children during the school day. The 2015 Budget will support almost 5.3 billion lunches and snacks served 30.4 million children in the NSLP, almost 2.4 billion breakfasts served to 14.0 million children in the SBP, and over 2.0 billion meals and snacks served in day care facilities.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3539–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 18 20 21 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 6 6 7 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 24.0 Printing and reproduction 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 37 61 62 26.0 Supplies and materials (Commodities) 1,059 1,067 1,200 31.0 Equipment 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 18,772 19,359 19,728
99.9 Total new obligations 19,893 20,517 21,022
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3539–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 225 225 225
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (Wic)
For necessary expenses to carry out the special supplemental nutrition program as authorized by section 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786), [$6,715,841,000] $6,823,000,000, to remain available through September 30, [2015] 2016, of which such sums as are necessary to [restore] increase the contingency reserve to [$125,000,000] $150,000,000, shall be placed in reserve, to remain available until expended, to be allocated as the Secretary deemed necessary, notwithstanding section 17(i) of such Act, to support participation should cost or participation exceed budget estimates: Provided, That notwithstanding section 17(h)(10) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1786(h)(10)), not less than $60,000,000 shall be used for breastfeeding peer counselors and other related activities, $14,000,000 shall be used for infrastructure, and $30,000,000 shall be used for management information systems: Provided further, That none of the funds provided in this account shall be available for the purchase of infant formula except in accordance with the cost containment and competitive bidding requirements specified in section 17 of such Act: Provided further, That none of the funds provided shall be available for activities that are not fully reimbursed by other Federal Government departments or agencies unless authorized by section 17 of such Act: Provided further, That upon termination of a federally-mandated vendor moratorium and subject to terms and conditions established by the Secretary, the Secretary may waive the requirement at 7 CFR 246.12(g)(6) at the request of a State agency. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3510–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Grants to States 6,829 6,813 7,033 0004 WIC EBT/MIS 32 30 30 0010 Infrastructure Grants and Technical Assistance 13 14 14 0020 Breastfeeding Peer Counselors and Bonuses 56 60 60 0030 Program Initiatives and Evaluations 14 16 16
0091 Direct program activities (discretionary), subtotal 6,944 6,933 7,153 0101 UPC Database (mandatory) 1 1 1
0900 Total new obligations 6,945 6,934 7,154
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 166 129 210 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 165 1 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 377 298 120
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 543 427 330 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 7,046 6,716 6,823 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –524
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 6,522 6,716 6,823 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation - Permanent Appropriation 1 1 1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 1 1 1 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 8
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 8 1900 Budget authority (total) 6,531 6,717 6,824 1930 Total budgetary resources available 7,074 7,144 7,154 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 129 210
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1,377 1,379 1,348 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 6,945 6,934 7,154 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –6,566 –6,667 –6,761 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –377 –298 –120 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1,379 1,348 1,621 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1,377 1,379 1,348 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1,379 1,348 1,621
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 6,530 6,716 6,823 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 5,278 5,242 5,401 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1,286 1,424 1,359
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 6,564 6,666 6,760 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –9
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –9 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 1
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 6,522 6,716 6,823 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 6,555 6,666 6,760 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 1 1 1 Outlays, gross: 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 2 1 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 6,523 6,717 6,824 4190 Outlays, net (total) 6,557 6,667 6,761
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides low-income at-risk pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children nutritious supplemental food packages, nutrition education and counseling, and health and immunization referrals. The 2015 Budget supports nutrition benefits for the 8.7 million individuals expected to participate in the program each month.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3510–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 3 3 3 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 16 16 16 26.0 Supplies and materials 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 6,924 6,913 7,133
99.9 Total new obligations 6,945 6,934 7,154
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3510–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 30 35 35
Commodity Assistance Program
For necessary expenses to carry out disaster assistance and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program as authorized by section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973 (7 U.S.C. 612c note); the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983; special assistance for the nuclear affected islands, as authorized by section 103(f)(2) of the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003 (Public Law 108–188); and the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, as authorized by section 17(m) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, [$269,701,000] $275,701,000, to remain available through September 30, [2015] 2016: Provided, That none of these funds shall be available to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for commodities donated to the program: Provided further, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, effective with funds made available in fiscal year [2014] 2015 to support the Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, as authorized by section 4402 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, such funds shall remain available through September 30, [2015] 2016: Provided further, That of the funds made available under section 27(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036(a)), the Secretary may use up to 10 percent for costs associated with the distribution of commodities. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3507–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Commodity procurement 144 159 164 0002 Administrative costs 43 44 44
0091 Subtotal, commodity supplemental food program 187 203 208 0105 TEFAP Administrative 46 49 49 0106 TEFAP disaster assistance 6 0110 Senior farmers' market 21 21 21 0115 Farmers' market nutrition program 19 17 17 0120 Pacific island and disaster assistance 1 1 1 0130 NSIP (Transfer Funds) 3 2
0191 Direct program activities, subtotal 96 90 88
0900 Total new obligations 283 293 296
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 4 1 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 4 1 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 6
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 10 1 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 254 270 276 1100 Discretionary, TEFAP disaster assistance pursuant to Disaster Relief Appropriation Act, 2013 P.L. 113–2, Appropriations Committee 6 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [75–0142] 3 2 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –11
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 252 272 276 Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–4336] 20 21 21 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –1
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 20 20 21 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 2
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 2 1900 Budget authority (total) 274 292 297 1930 Total budgetary resources available 284 293 297 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 42 41 44 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 283 293 296 3020 Outlays (gross) –278 –290 –296 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –6
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 41 44 44 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 42 41 44 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 41 44 44
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 254 272 276 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 221 234 237 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 37 35 38
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 258 269 275 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Baseline Program [Commodity Collections] –2 4033 Non-Federal sources –1
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –3 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4052 Offsetting collections credited to expired accounts 1
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 252 272 276 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 255 269 275 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 20 20 21 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 12 14 14 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 8 7 7
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 20 21 21 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 272 292 297 4190 Outlays, net (total) 275 290 296
This account funds the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), farmers' market nutrition programs, assistance for the nuclear- affected islands, and disaster relief.
CSFP provides food packages for low-income elderly persons and for some low-income women, infants and children. It also funds State administrative expenses. TEFAP provides cash to support State administrative activities and to maintain the storage and distribution pipeline for USDA and privately-donated commodities (TEFAP commodities are separately funded through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) account). The account also funds two programs which provide low-income participants vouchers to purchase produce at farmers' markets. The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program is funded by transfer from the Commodity Credit Corporation. The WIC Farmers' Market Program is funded by discretionary appropriation.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–3507–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 26.0 Supplies and materials (commodities) 150 160 163 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 133 133 133
99.9 Total new obligations 283 293 296
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–3507–0–1–605 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 1 3 3
Forest Service
Federal Funds
Capital Improvement and Maintenance
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses of the Forest Service, not otherwise provided for, [$350,000,000] $306,280,000, to remain available until expended, for construction, capital improvement, maintenance and acquisition of buildings and other facilities and infrastructure; and for construction, reconstruction, [decommissioning of roads that are no longer needed, including unauthorized roads that are not part of the transportation system,] and maintenance of forest roads and trails by the Forest Service as authorized by 16 U.S.C. 532–538 and 23 U.S.C. 101 and 205: Provided, That [$35,000,000 shall be designated for urgently needed road decommissioning, road and trail repair and maintenance and associated activities, and removal of fish passage barriers, especially in areas where Forest Service roads may be contributing to water quality problems in streams and water bodies which support threatened, endangered, or sensitive species or community water sources: Provided further, That] funds becoming available in fiscal year 2014 under the Act of March 4, 1913 (16 U.S.C. 501) shall be transferred to the General Fund of the Treasury and shall not be available for transfer or obligation for any other purpose unless the funds are appropriated[: Provided further, That of the funds provided for decommissioning of roads, up to $12,000,000 may be transferred to the "National Forest System'' to support the Integrated Resource Restoration pilot program]. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1103–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Capital improvement and maintenance 355 400 310 0801 Reimbursable program 26 25 25
0900 Total new obligations 381 425 335
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 59 50 18 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 370 350 306 1100 Appropriation, Discretionary, Emergency pursuant to FY2013 Supplemental Appropriation under P.L. 113–2 [Hurricane Sandy] 4 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1106] –12 –12 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1115] –30 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 30 30 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –17
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 345 368 306 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 21 25 25 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 6
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 27 25 25 1900 Budget authority (total) 372 393 331 1930 Total budgetary resources available 431 443 349 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 50 18 14
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 215 146 225 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 381 425 335 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 2 3020 Outlays (gross) –448 –346 –357 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –4
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 146 225 203 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –63 –69 –69 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –6
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –69 –69 –69 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 152 77 156 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 77 156 134
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 372 393 331 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 277 255 215 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 171 91 142
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 448 346 357 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –8 –7 –7 4033 Non-Federal sources –13 –18 –18
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –21 –25 –25 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –6
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 345 368 306 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 427 321 332 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 345 368 306 4190 Outlays, net (total) 427 321 332
The 2015 Budget requests $306,280,000 for Capital Improvement and Maintenance, a decrease of $43,720,000 below the 2014 enacted level. Funding provides for capital improvement and maintenance of Forest Service assets including facilities, roads, and trails. Addressing critical maintenance and operational components of the Forest Service demonstrates our commitment to maintaining a healthy environment. The program emphasizes an efficient and effective infrastructure that supports public and administrative uses and quality recreation experiences with minimal impact to ecosystem stability and conditions.
Capital improvement of facilities, roads, and trails includes alteration of existing assets to change the function of the assets, or expansion of an asset to change the capacity or to serve needs that are different from what was originally intended . The Budget shifts activities previously conducted under the Legacy Roads and Trails program, such as road decommissioning, to the Integrated Resource Restoration program in the National Forest System (NFS) appropriation.
Facilities._Provides for capital improvement and maintenance of recreation developed sites, fire, administrative, and other facilities, including visitor centers, research facilities, telecommunication sites and towers, and dams, and acquisition of buildings, and other facilities necessary to carry out the mission of the Forest System.
Roads._Provides for capital improvement and maintenance of the NFS road system, including bridges and terminal facilities such as parking lots, trailhead parking, camping spurs, and truck turnarounds. The agency continues to address the growing road system maintenance backlog. Funding priorities are health and safety and resource protection, including clean water, aquatic passage, and mission- critical needs.
Trails._Provides for capital improvement and maintenance of NFS trails. Funding is used to protect capital investments by keeping trails open for access and protecting vegetation, soil, and water quality.
Infrastructure Improvement._Provides for capital improvement and maintenance directed toward reducing the backlog in deferred maintenance on NFS roads and trails, as well as recreation developed sites and fire, administrative, and other facilities. Funding priorities are to ensure the safety of the public, agency employees, volunteers, and contractors.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1103–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 119 122 122 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 9 9 9 11.5 Other personnel compensation 6 6 6
11.9 Total personnel compensation 134 137 137 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 46 47 47 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 4 4 4 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 6 6 5 22.0 Transportation of things 2 2 2 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 4 4 4 23.2 Rental payments to others 3 3 3 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 7 8 7 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 77 98 48 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 39 53 23 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 4 5 4 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 9 10 8 31.0 Equipment 4 5 4 32.0 Land and structures 4 5 4 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 10 12 9
99.0 Direct obligations 354 400 310 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 25 25 25 99.5 Below reporting threshold 2
99.9 Total new obligations 381 425 335
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1103–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 2,143 2,157 2,031 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 242 240 240 3001 Allocation account civilian full-time equivalent employment 57 57 57
Forest and Rangeland Research
For necessary expenses of forest and rangeland research as authorized by law, [$292,805,000] $275,315,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That of the funds provided, $66,805,000 is for the forest inventory and analysis program.
Gifts, Donations and Bequests for Forest and Rangeland Research
For expenses authorized by 16 U.S.C. 1643(b), [$40,000] $45,000, to remain available until expended, to be derived from the fund established pursuant to the above Act. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1104–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0006 Forest and rangeland research 306 340 310 0801 Reimbursable program 19 20 20
0900 Total new obligations 325 360 330
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 44 35 20 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 295 293 275 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1115] –5 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 22 32 27 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –15
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 297 325 302 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 21 20 20 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –2
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 19 20 20 1900 Budget authority (total) 316 345 322 1930 Total budgetary resources available 360 380 342 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 35 20 12
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 143 126 111 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 325 360 330 3020 Outlays (gross) –342 –375 –328
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 126 111 113 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –41 –39 –39 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 2
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –39 –39 –39 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 102 87 72 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 87 72 74
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 316 345 322 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 251 276 258 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 91 99 70
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 342 375 328 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –18 –17 –17 4033 Non-Federal sources –3 –3 –3
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –21 –20 –20 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 2
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 297 325 302 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 321 355 308 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 297 325 302 4190 Outlays, net (total) 321 355 308
The 2015 Budget requests $275,315,000 for Forest and Rangeland Research (Forest Service R&D), a decrease of $17,490,000 below the 2014 enacted level. Funding maintains an essential level of basic research associated with the Priority Research Areas and Strategic Program Areas. Forest Service R&D provides scientific information and new technologies to support sustainable management of the Nation's forests and rangelands that sustain jobs and provide economic benefits. Forest Service R&D conducts ecological and social science research to understand ecosystems, how humans influence those ecosystems, how those ecosystems respond to the impacts of climate change, and how forests can be managed sustainably to enable both environmental conservation and economic opportunities. These products and services increase the basic biological and physical knowledge of the composition, structure, and function of forest and grassland ecosystems.
Forest Service R&D is federally mandated to provide new knowledge and technologies to foster healthy watersheds, forest products, wildlife protection, outdoor recreation opportunities, and other benefits, across all U.S. territories and States. Research is conducted at five Research Stations, the Forest Products Laboratory, and the International Institute of Tropical Forestry located in Puerto Rico. The Forest Service R&D structure has two components: Priority Research Areas and Strategic Program Areas. The Priority Research Areas address national needs in seven areas: Forest Inventory and Analysis, Forest Disturbances, Watershed Management and Restoration, Bioenergy and Biobased Products, Urban Natural Resources Stewardship, Nanotechnology, and Localized Needs Research. Strategic Program Areas include Wildland Fire and Fuels; Invasive Species; Recreation; Resource Management and Use; Water, Air, and Soil; Wildlife and Fish; and Inventory and Monitoring. The Budget sustains the outputs and products on which land managers depend for developing management options, strategies, and systems for addressing current issues.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1104–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 145 151 143 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 5 5 5 11.5 Other personnel compensation 4 4 4
11.9 Total personnel compensation 154 160 152 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 47 49 46 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 2 2 2 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 7 7 7 22.0 Transportation of things 2 2 2 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 5 5 5 23.2 Rental payments to others 3 3 3 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 6 6 6 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 18 22 18 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 15 18 16 25.5 Research and development contracts 28 45 32 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 6 7 7 31.0 Equipment 3 3 3 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 8 9 9
99.0 Direct obligations 306 340 310 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 19 20 20
99.9 Total new obligations 325 360 330
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1104–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 1,933 2,015 1,901 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 84 83 83
National Forest System
(including transfer of funds)
For necessary expenses of the Forest Service, not otherwise provided for, for management, protection, improvement, and utilization of the National Forest System, [$1,496,330,000] $1,640,484,000, to remain available until expended, and in addition, $5,000,000 for the processing of grazing permits and leases, to remain available until expended, to be reduced by amounts collected by the Forest Service and credited to this appropriation, which shall be derived by a $1.00 per head month administrative fee, as provided for in this Act: Provided, That of the funds provided, [$40,000,000] $60,000,000 shall be deposited in the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Fund for ecological restoration treatments as authorized by 16 U.S.C. 7303(f): Provided further, That [of the funds provided, $339,130,000 shall be for forest products: Provided further, That of the funds provided, up to $81,000,000 is for the Integrated Resource Restoration pilot program for Region 1, Region 3 and Region 4: Provided further, That of the funds provided for forest products, up to $53,000,000 may be transferred to support the Integrated Resource Restoration pilot program in the preceding proviso] funds provided under this heading may be used for necessary expenses of the Forest Service to manage Federal lands in Alaska for subsistence uses under title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487): Provided further, That funds provided under this heading shall be available for urgently needed road decommissioning, road and trail repair and maintenance and associated activities, and removal of fish passage barriers, especially in areas where Forest Service roads may be contributing to water quality problems in streams and water bodies that support threatened, endangered or sensitive species or community water sources, as authorized by Public Law 88–567, as amended (16 U.S.C. 532–538) and Public Law 85–767, as amended (23 U.S.C. 101 and 205): Provided further, That funds provided herein shall be available for the decommissioning of roads that are no longer needed, including unauthorized roads that are not part of the transportation system. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1106–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 National forest system 1,536 1,645 1,650 0801 Reimbursable program 56 55 55
0900 Total new obligations 1,592 1,700 1,705
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 128 87 14 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 1
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 129 87 14 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 1,537 1,496 1,640 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1115] –40 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1103] 12 12 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 18 24 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 50 40 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –84
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 1,493 1,572 1,640 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 54 55 55 1700 Offsetting Collections (Grazing fees) 5 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 3
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 57 55 60 1900 Budget authority (total) 1,550 1,627 1,700 1930 Total budgetary resources available 1,679 1,714 1,714 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 87 14 9
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 386 387 363 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 1,592 1,700 1,705 3020 Outlays (gross) –1,590 –1,724 –1,749 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –1
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 387 363 319 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –92 –95 –95 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –95 –95 –95 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 294 292 268 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 292 268 224
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 1,550 1,627 1,700 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1,327 1,383 1,445 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 263 341 304
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 1,590 1,724 1,749 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –38 –39 –39 4033 Non-Federal sources –16 –16 –21
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –54 –55 –60 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –3
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 1,493 1,572 1,640 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 1,536 1,669 1,689 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 1,493 1,572 1,640 4190 Outlays, net (total) 1,536 1,669 1,689
The 2015 Budget requests $1,640,484,000 for the National Forest System (NFS), an increase of $144,154,000 above the 2014 enacted level for the stewardship and management of the 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands. This includes the 155 national forests and 20 national grasslands located in 44 States and Puerto Rico that are managed under multiple-use and sustained-yield principles. The natural resources of timber, minerals, range, wildlife, outdoor recreation, watershed, and soil are used in a planned combination that best meets the needs of the Nation without impairing productivity of the land or damaging the environment.
The Budget prioritizes funding of programs designed to increase the health and resilience of the Nation's forests and grasslands, while meeting the multiple use requirements on our Nation's forests and grasslands. Increases are provided for the Integrated Resource Restoration program (IRR) and the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration program (CFLRP) which can be used to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, increase water quantity and quality, improve carbon sequestration, and increase economic opportunities and jobs. These increases support a broader goal of mitigating fire risk, protecting communities, preparing for wildland fire, and suppressing wildland fire where and when appropriate, while meeting other critical land management goals.
Following the Secretary's all-lands vision, the Budget focuses on meeting the challenges of ecological restoration through collaborative approaches to address fire and fuels, invasive species, and watershed degradation; engaging communities to help Americans reconnect to the outdoors, expand on recreation benefits and create a wide range of opportunities for economic expansion to retain and create jobs; and partnering with communities and fellow agencies to reduce the threat of wildland fires. The goals of these efforts are to reestablish and retain the resilience of NFS lands, to achieve sustainable management and use, and to provide a broad range of ecosystem services.
The Budget emphasizes Integrated Resource Restoration (IRR) as a priority approach to accomplish on-the-ground restoration. IRR promotes improved forest and grassland health and resilience using landscape scale restoration to recover watershed health and clean water and create or maintain local economic opportunities and jobs. IRR does this by improving the efficient delivery of NFS programs throughout the Nation and integrating watershed protection and restoration into all aspects of our management of national forests and grasslands. This allows the Forest Service to more effectively accomplish forest health and water quality improvement goals.
The Budget also invests in the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration Program (CFLRP), which fosters collaborative, science-based restoration on priority forest landscapes across the Nation. The CFLRP was established specifically to create job stability, achieve a reliable wood supply, restore forest health, and reduce the costs of fire suppression in overgrown forests. The ultimate goal of the CFLRP is to collaboratively achieve improved forest benefits for people, water, and wildlife in a way that can be shared across broad landscapes.
The Budget reflects the continuing emphasis on Forest Service program performance and accountability agency-wide. The Forest Service business rules for accomplishment reporting incorporate not only directly funded work, but also accomplishments achieved through integration between program areas or partnerships with external groups. This effort improves performance and accountability by shifting focus to accomplishments that naturally align other programs and partner organizations to achieve multiple goals.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1106–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 672 676 690 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 36 36 36 11.5 Other personnel compensation 25 25 25
11.9 Total personnel compensation 733 737 751 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 255 257 262 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 11 12 12 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 29 29 29 22.0 Transportation of things 9 10 10 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 15 16 16 23.2 Rental payments to others 13 14 14 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 29 31 31 24.0 Printing and reproduction 3 3 3 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 173 220 212 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 153 195 190 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 1 1 25.5 Research and development contracts 1 1 1 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 3 3 3 26.0 Supplies and materials 32 35 34 31.0 Equipment 22 24 24 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 51 55 55 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 2 2 2
99.0 Direct obligations 1,535 1,645 1,650 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 55 55 55 99.5 Below reporting threshold 2
99.9 Total new obligations 1,592 1,700 1,705
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1106–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 11,118 11,191 11,420 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 287 290 290 3001 Allocation account civilian full-time equivalent employment 1,566 1,562 1,561
State and Private Forestry
For necessary expenses of cooperating with and providing technical and financial assistance to States, territories, possessions, and others, and for forest health management, including treatments of pests, pathogens, and invasive or noxious plants and for restoring and rehabilitating forests damaged by pests or invasive plants, cooperative forestry, and education and land conservation activities and conducting an international program as authorized, [$229,980,000] $229,485,000, to remain available until expended, as authorized by law; of which [$50,965,000] $53,000,000 is to be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1105–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 State and private forestry 279 255 200 0002 Forest Legacy 42 55 55
0799 Total direct obligations 321 310 255 0801 Reimbursable program 50 50 50
0900 Total new obligations 371 360 305
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 104 99 29 1010 Unobligated balance transfer to other accts [12–1115] –5 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 5
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 104 99 29 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 200 179 176 1101 Appropriation (Legacy) 53 51 53 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1115] –5 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 82 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 5 10 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –11 1132 Appropriations temporarily reduced –3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 321 240 229 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 25 50 50 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 20
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 45 50 50 1900 Budget authority (total) 366 290 279 1930 Total budgetary resources available 470 389 308 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 99 29 3
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 612 576 583 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 371 360 305 3020 Outlays (gross) –402 –353 –359 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –5
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 576 583 529 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –71 –91 –91 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –20
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –91 –91 –91 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 541 485 492 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 485 492 438
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 366 290 279 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 110 114 110 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 292 239 249
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 402 353 359 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –24 –48 –48 4033 Non-Federal sources –1 –2 –2
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –25 –50 –50 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –20
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 321 240 229 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 377 303 309 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 321 240 229 4190 Outlays, net (total) 377 303 309
Memorandum (non-add) entries: 5092 Unavailable balance, SOY: Appropriations 3 3 5093 Unavailable balance, EOY: Appropriations 3 3
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Enacted/requested: Budget Authority 321 240 229 Outlays 377 303 309 Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO: Budget Authority 47 Outlays 12 Total: Budget Authority 321 240 276 Outlays 377 303 321
The 2015 Budget requests $229,485,000 for State and Private Forestry, essentially level with the 2014 enacted level. Funds provide technical and financial assistance to landowners and resource managers. S&PF programs help sustain the Nation's urban and rural forests on State and private lands and protect communities and the environment from wildland fires, insects, disease, and invasive plants. S&PF programs also help facilitate sound stewardship and provide tools to address forest health threats on a landscape scale, while maintaining the flexibility for individual forest landowners to pursue their objectives. For more information visit http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/.
The Administration has worked this year to analyze and develop a strategy to address catastrophic fire risk. There are three main issues that need to be addressed for there to be a comprehensive plan of action. The first key is to address wildland fire suppression to provide a stable source of funding while minimizing the destabilizing transfers from non fire programs. The second is to improve the management of federal lands. Improved land management will have many benefits including a reduction in wildland fire risk, an increase in fire fighter safety, improved water quantity and quality, and increased carbon sequestration. The third issue is for non-federal land managers, including private land owners, to implement actions to reduce the risk of fire and increase the resiliency of these lands to fire, when it occurs. This budget made hard choices to support important activities while maximizing the Forest Service's ability to address the three main issues with wildland fire noted above. This resulted in reductions in some programs to increase or maintain funding in others.
Landscape Scale Restoration._The Landscape Scale Restoration program funds competitive projects focused on issues and landscapes of national importance and on activities that promise meaningful outcomes. Outcomes are measured by improved data collection using streamlined spatial reporting tools. Building upon the State and Private Forestry Redesign process (see http://www.fs.fed.us/spf/redesign/index.shtml for more information on the Redesign), Landscape Scale Restoration prioritizes resources to shape forest land use on a scale that optimizes public benefits from forests. As a competitive grant program, it provides flexible opportunities to fund innovative projects across program boundaries and across landscape jurisdictions to address priorities and needs consistent with the State Forest Action Plans, as well as projects to restore healthy and resilient forests and communities. Funding of this program is a critical part of the Forest Service's toolbox to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, improve water quality and quantity and increase carbon sequestration.
Forest Health Management._Funds Federal and cooperative lands to maintain healthy, productive ecosystems by preventing, detecting, and suppressing damaging native and invasive insects and diseases across all land ownerships and invasive plants on cooperative lands. Based on a science-based forest health risk map, the Budget allocates funding to address national priorities and reduce risk in the most effective and efficient manner. The agency will document changes in insect, disease, and invasive plant geographic range, population dynamics of host preferences of pests, and other changes in pest activity and will explore gene conservation efforts. Funding of this program is a critical part of the Forest Service's toolbox to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires, improve water quality and quantity and increase carbon sequestration.
Cooperative Forestry._Funds the Forest Stewardship, Forest Legacy, Community Forest and Open Space Conservation, and Urban and Community Forestry programs. These complementary programs helps maintain the integrity of our Nation's valuable forested landscapes and supports the Federal interest in obtaining public benefits from private forests that include an array of social, economic, and environmental benefits. The Forest Service will track how cooperative funds are targeted to priority areas and themes identified in State Forest Action Plans.
Forest Stewardship Program._Provides professional forestry assistance to landowners to encourage sound environmental management of non-industrial private forest lands.
Forest Legacy Program._Partners with States to protect environmentally sensitive forestlands. Consistent with the President's commitment to the America's Great Outdoors Initiative, the Budget includes funding for the Forest Legacy Program through the Land and Water Conservation Fund to support the acquisition of conservation easements and other interests in forest lands threatened by conversion. These easements protect air and water quality, provide access for recreation, and provide habitat for threatened or endangered species.
Mandatory Land and Water Conservation Fund._The Administration proposes $900 million in discretionary and mandatory funding in FY 2015, and proposes to permanently authorize $900 million in annual mandatory funding for the Departments of the Interior and Agriculture Land and Water Conservation Fund programs beginning in FY 2016.
Community Forest and Open Space Conservation._Funds grants to local and Tribal governments and qualified nonprofit organizations to establish community forests by acquiring and protecting forestlands.
Urban and Community Forestry._Provides technical, financial, and educational assistance to localities nationwide to improve the condition and extent of their trees and forests to achieve the full range of benefits and services from these resources. This program improves the lives of most Americans near where they live and work.
International Forestry._Assists agencies with missions centrally focused on international issues with natural resource conservation. The Budget proposes to eliminate funding for this program.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1105–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 53 47 44 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 2 2 2 11.5 Other personnel compensation 2 2 2
11.9 Total personnel compensation 57 51 48 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 16 14 13 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 4 4 4 22.0 Transportation of things 1 1 1 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 2 2 2 23.2 Rental payments to others 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 16 17 13 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 9 10 8 25.5 Research and development contracts 3 3 2 26.0 Supplies and materials 2 2 2 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 207 202 158
99.0 Direct obligations 321 310 255 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 50 50 50
99.9 Total new obligations 371 360 305
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1105–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 673 594 563 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 49 50 50
State and Private Forestry
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1105–4–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [14–5005] 47
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 47 1900 Budget authority (total) 47 1930 Total budgetary resources available 47 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 47
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3020 Outlays (gross) –12
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year –12 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –12
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 47 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 12 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 47 4190 Outlays, net (total) 12
Management of National Forest Lands for Subsistence Uses
[For necessary expenses of the Forest Service to manage Federal lands in Alaska for subsistence uses under title VIII of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (Public Law 96–487), $2,500,000, to remain available until expended.] (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1119–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Management of national forest lands for subsistence uses 2 3 1
0900 Total new obligations 2 3 1
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 3 3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 3 3 1930 Total budgetary resources available 3 4 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 1 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 2 3 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –3 –3 –1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 3 3 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 2 2 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 1 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 3 3 1 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 3 3 4190 Outlays, net (total) 3 3 1
The 2015 Budget request proposes to fund Management of National Forest Lands for Subsistence Uses with the appropriate program funds in the National Forest Service appropriation.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1119–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
11.1 Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 1 1 99.5 Below reporting threshold 1 2 1
99.9 Total new obligations 2 3 1
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1119–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 13 13
Wildland Fire Management
(including transfers of funds)
For necessary expenses for forest fire presuppression activities on National Forest System lands, for emergency fire suppression on or adjacent to such lands or other lands under fire protection agreement, hazardous fuels reduction on or adjacent to such lands, emergency rehabilitation of burned-over National Forest System lands and water, and for State and volunteer fire assistance, [$2,162,302,000] $2,265,113,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such funds including unobligated balances under this heading, are available for repayment of advances from other appropriations accounts previously transferred for such purposes: Provided further, That such funds shall be available to reimburse State and other cooperating entities for services provided in response to wildfire and other emergencies or disasters to the extent such reimbursements by the Forest Service for non-fire emergencies are fully repaid by the responsible emergency management agency: Provided further, That, notwithstanding any other provision of law, $6,914,000 of funds appropriated under this appropriation shall be available for the Forest Service in support of fire science research authorized by the Joint Fire Science Program, including all Forest Service authorities for the use of funds, such as contracts, grants, research joint venture agreements, and cooperative agreements: Provided further, That all authorities for the use of funds, including the use of contracts, grants, and cooperative agreements, available to execute the Forest and Rangeland Research appropriation, are also available in the utilization of these funds for Fire Science Research: Provided further, That funds provided shall be available for emergency rehabilitation and restoration, hazardous fuels reduction activities, support to Federal emergency response, and wildfire suppression activities of the Forest Service: Provided further, That of the funds provided, [$306,500,000] $358,564,000 is for hazardous fuels reduction activities, $19,795,000 is for research activities and to make competitive research grants pursuant to the Forest and Rangeland Renewable Resources Research Act, (16 U.S.C. 1641 et seq.), $78,000,000 is for State fire assistance, and [$13,025,000] $13,000,000 is for volunteer fire assistance under section 10 of the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (16 U.S.C. 2106): Provided further, That of the funds provided, $708,000,000 is an amount for wildfire suppression operations to meet the terms of section 251(b)(2) of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, and $954,000,000 is additional new budget authority for wildfire suppression operations specified for purposes of section 251(b)(2) of such Act: Provided further, That amounts in this paragraph may be transferred to the "National Forest System'', and "Forest and Rangeland Research'' accounts to fund forest and rangeland research, the Joint Fire Science Program, vegetation and watershed management, heritage site rehabilitation, and wildlife and fish habitat management and restoration: Provided further, That the costs of implementing any cooperative agreement between the Federal Government and any non-Federal entity may be shared, as mutually agreed on by the affected parties: Provided further, That [up to $15,000,000 of the] funds provided herein may be used by the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into procurement contracts or cooperative agreements or to issue grants for hazardous fuels reduction and for training or monitoring associated with such hazardous fuels reduction activities on Federal land or on non-Federal land if the Secretary determines such activities [implement a community wildfire protection plan (or equivalent) and] benefit resources on Federal land: Provided further, That funds made available to implement the Community Forest Restoration Act, Public Law 106–393, title VI, shall be available for use on non-Federal lands in accordance with authorities made available to the Forest Service under the "State and Private Forestry'' appropriation: Provided further, That the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture may authorize the transfer of funds appropriated for wildland fire management, in an aggregate amount not to exceed $50,000,000, between the Departments when such transfers would facilitate and expedite wildland fire management programs and projects: [Provided further, That notwithstanding 42 U.S.C. 1856d, sums received by the Forest Service for fire protection rendered pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 1856 et seq. may be credited to this appropriation, and are available without fiscal year limitation:] Provided further, That of the funds provided for hazardous fuels reduction, not to exceed [$10,000,000] $15,000,000 may be used to make grants, using any authorities available to the Forest Service under the "State and Private Forestry'' appropriation, for the purpose of creating incentives for increased use of biomass from National Forest System lands: Provided further, That funds designated for wildfire suppression, including funds transferred from the "FLAME Wildfire Suppression Reserve Fund'', shall be assessed for cost pools on the same basis as such assessments are calculated against other agency programs [: Provided further, That of the funds for hazardous fuels reduction, up to $24,000,000 may be transferred to the "National Forest System'' to support the Integrated Resource Restoration pilot program]. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1115–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Wildland fire management 2,803 2,740 2,800 0801 Reimbursable program 92 175 175
0900 Total new obligations 2,895 2,915 2,975
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 178 82 33 1011 Unobligated balance transfer from other accts [12–1105] 5 1021 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations 6
1050 Unobligated balance (total) 189 82 33 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation - Preparedness and Other Operations 2,371 1,482 1,557 1100 Appropriation - Suppression 680 708 1100 Appropriation - Fire Repayment PL 113–46, Sec. 136 600 1100 Appropriation - FLAME Suppression Cap Adjustment 954 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [14–1125] –6 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1104] –22 –27 –27 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1105] –82 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1106] –18 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–9923] –20 –12 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–9921] –135 –238 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1103] –30 –30 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1105] –5 –10 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1106] –50 –64 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1104] –5 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1106] 40 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1120] 299 315 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1105] 5 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1103] 30 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–9923] 12 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1104] 5 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–9921] 238 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [14–1125] 2 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –103
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 2,531 2,691 3,192 Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 403 175 175 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources –146
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 257 175 175 1900 Budget authority (total) 2,788 2,866 3,367 1930 Total budgetary resources available 2,977 2,948 3,400 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 82 33 425
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1,016 919 603 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 2,895 2,915 2,975 3011 Obligations incurred, expired accounts 1 3020 Outlays (gross) –2,983 –3,231 –3,149 3040 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, unexpired –6 3041 Recoveries of prior year unpaid obligations, expired –4
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 919 603 429 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –262 –116 –116 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 146
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –116 –116 –116 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 754 803 487 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 803 487 313
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 2,788 2,866 3,367 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 2,265 2,571 2,640 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 718 660 509
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 2,983 3,231 3,149 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –182 –79 –79 4033 Non-Federal sources –221 –96 –96
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –403 –175 –175 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired 146
4070 Budget authority, net (discretionary) 2,531 2,691 3,192 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 2,580 3,056 2,974 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 2,531 2,691 3,192 4190 Outlays, net (total) 2,580 3,056 2,974
The 2015 Budget requests $2,265,113,000 for Wildland Fire Management (WFM), an increase of $102,811,000 above the 2014 enacted level to fund Forest Service fire preparedness, fire suppression, hazardous fuels treatments, joint fire sciences, research and development, and cooperative fire programs on National Forest System (NFS) lands, adjacent State and private lands, and other lands under fire protection agreement. The 2015 budget proposes to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended, to establish a new budget framework for the Wildland Fire Management program that is designed to provide stable funding for fire suppression, while minimizing the adverse impacts of fire transfers on the budgets of other fire and non-fire programs, as well as reduce fire risk, manage landscapes more comprehensively, and increase the resiliency of public lands and the communities that border them. In this proposed new budget framework, a portion of the funding need for suppression response is funded within the discretionary spending limits and a portion is funded in an adjustment to those limits. In addition, it does not increase overall discretionary spending, as it would reduce the ceiling for the existing disaster relief cap adjustment by an equivalent amount as is provided fro wildfire suppression operations. More detail is provided in the Budget Process chapter in the Analytical Perspectives volume.
Preparedness._To ensure agency capability to protect life, property, and natural resources while assuring an appropriate, risk informed, and effective response to wildfires that is consistent with land and resource management objectives. Firefighter and public safety are the primary considerations for all operations.
Preparedness provides for fire management assets that protect NFS, other Federal, State, and private lands from damaging wildfires, reducing threats to life and values at risk commensurate with land management objectives in the Cohesive Strategy. Key components of the wildland fire response mission delivery are readiness capability and program leadership necessary to ensure appropriate, risk informed, and effective operations. Preparedness also supports other vital elements of a comprehensive wildland fire management program like modernization of the large airtanker fleet, planning, prevention, development of information technology and decision support systems, training and education, development and advancement of firefighting technology, and organizational learning through program analysis and review.
Through this program the Forest Service also assists other Federal agencies and States with planning assistance, sharing joint equipment use contracts, and interagency fire coordination centers. Readiness levels reflect improvements in efficiencies and management controls, including predictive services analysis of fire season potential to strategically deploy firefighting resources, web-based wildfire decision support tools, centralized management of aviation assets, implementation of optimized dispatching analysis, and streamlining of information technology investments.Suppression._Risk-informed suppression of wildland fires on or threatening NFS lands, other Federal lands, and 20 million acres of non-Federal lands under fire protection agreements. The Budget request proposes an adjustment to the discretionary spending limits as a new approach for responsibly budgeting for wildland fire suppression to minimize the risk of fire transfers and provide more stability and certainty of funding to other programs to invest in critical forest and rangeland management needs. The Budget proposes a base level of funding of 70 percent of the 10-year average of suppression costs to be funded within the discretionary cap. The proposed cap adjustment would fund the remaining identified need for Suppression. The base level of funds ensures that the cap adjustment is only used for the most severe fire activity since it is one percent of the fires that results in 30 percent of the costs. In 2015, 70 percent of the 10-year average is $708 million. The amount requested in the budget adjustment equals the difference between the total amount of suppression expenditures projected for the fiscal year, based on the Outyear Forecast developed by the U.S. Forest Service's Southern Research Station, and the 70 percent of the 10-year suppression average that is requested within the discretionary budget caps. For 2015, the request for the budget cap adjustment is $954 million.
Wildfires continue to be larger and more difficult to suppress due to the effects of a changing climate, persistent drought and hazardous fuels conditions, and the increased size and complexity of housing developments adjacent to the wildland-urban interface (WUI). The Forest Service recognizes the costs of WUI suppression activities and will continue to aggressively pursue management improvements, including:
— focusing hazardous fuels funding for treatments in the WUI,
—using risk-informed, performance-based suppression strategies,
— clarifying roles and responsibilities in the WUI,
— using appropriate cost-share agreements, and
— deploying decision support tools.
Development of necessary governance and risk management protocols that will guide program management and incident response with the application of resources to reduce unnecessary risk to firefighter safety in the short-term and to the long-term resiliency of fire-adapted ecosystems will continue to be a focus. The Forest Service will also continue efforts to allow fire to return to the landscape when these fires will improve the health of the forest and when risks to safety and communities make it appropriate to do so.Forest Service Suppression Obligations 2004–2013 (dollars in thousands)
1 $355 million was added to Adjusted Obligations in both FY 2012 and FY 2013 to account for rebaselining (i.e., shifting aviation contract costs and cost pools from Suppression to Preparedness) to ensure FY 2012 and FY 2013 obligations are comparable to prior years when these costs were included in Suppression.2 $355 million is then subtracted from the Rolling 10-year average to get the Adjusted Rolling 10-year Average, as these costs are now included in Preparedness and not Suppression.
Year Net Nominal Suppression Obligations Adjusted Obligations [2013 = 1.00] 1 Rolling 10-year Average
2004 $726,000 $895,338 $869,442 2005 690,000 824,136 899,969 2006 1,501,000 1,735,354 991,404 2007 1,374,000 1,548,651 1,121,176 2008 1,458,805 1,587,461 1,237,253 2009 1,018,329 1,102,114 1,297.867 2010 897,686 958,088 1,249,340 2011 1,414,379 1,477,724 1,307,637 2012 1,436,614 1,820,197 1,324,364 2013 1,356,535 1,711,535 1,366,060 Rebaselined Adjusted 10-year average 2 ........ ........ 1,011,060
Fire Operations, Other._The Other Fire Operations programs include Hazardous Fuels, National Fire Plan Research and Development, Joint Fire Sciences, State Fire Assistance, and Volunteer Fire Assistance. Funding will focus on treating hazardous fuels in the WUI and highest priority areas, research and technology transfer activities, and providing vital support to assist local communities and State foresters develop firefighting capacity to provide critical preparedness and response actions for communities at risk. State and Volunteer Fire Assistance programs include funding to enhance the capacity of States to increase the fire adaptability of communities by providing funding and technical assistance to: (1) increase their initial attack capabilities, (2) reduce hazardous fuels in and around communities, and (3) purchase and maintain firefighting equipment. Funding also supports training, planning, and fire prevention, and education programs. The request for Hazardous Fuels provides funding for treatment of hazardous fuels within WUI and highest priority areas of NFS lands and adjacent State and private lands. Treatments will be focused on the most strategic acres for treatment, which are often the most expensive because they require mechanical treatment or a combination of mechanical treatment with prescribed fire. Projects completed using hazardous fuels funds will focus on: strategically protecting communities (and associated lives, property, and public infrastructure) which are at the highest risk from damaging wildfire; providing a safer environment for wildland fire management operations; and supporting communities that are working to achieve Firewise standards, have identified acres to be treated in Community Wildfire Protection Plans or equivalent plans, and have made an investment in implementing local solutions to protect against wildland fire.
The Hazardous Fuels program restores forest health and reduces wildfire risks. Hazardous fuel reduction modifies the arrangement of or reduces the volume of naturally occurring flammable vegetation and forest litter. The program includes prescribed burning, mechanical treatments, and other methods. Treatments are designed to alter fire behavior and reduce negative impacts of wildland fires such as erosion or soils that, due to high fire temperatures, shed water rather than absorbing it. Healthy, resilient landscapes have greater capacity to adapt to and withstand natural disturbances and large scale threats to sustainability, especially under changing and uncertain future environmental conditions such as those created by climate change.Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1115–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 465 430 451 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 75 69 69 11.5 Other personnel compensation 302 279 279 11.8 Special personal services payments 64 59 59
11.9 Total personnel compensation 906 837 858 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 272 270 284 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 36 36 36 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 68 66 67 22.0 Transportation of things 8 8 8 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 14 14 14 23.2 Rental payments to others 23 23 23 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 37 37 37 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 914 930 943 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 225 220 230 25.4 Operation and maintenance of facilities 1 1 1 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 4 4 4 26.0 Supplies and materials 101 99 100 31.0 Equipment 22 22 22 32.0 Land and structures 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 169 170 170 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 2,803 2,740 2,800 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 92 175 175
99.9 Total new obligations 2,895 2,915 2,975
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–1115–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 11,721 11,653 12,235 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 42 40 40
Flame Wildfire Suppression Reserve Fund
(including transfers of funds)
[For necessary expenses for large fire suppression operations of the Department of Agriculture and as a reserve fund for suppression and Federal emergency response activities, $315,000,000, to remain available until expended: Provided, That such amounts are only available for transfer to the "Wildland Fire Management'' account following a declaration by the Secretary in accordance with section 502 of the FLAME Act of 2009 (43 U.S.C. 1748a).] (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–1120–0–1–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1100 Appropriation 315 315 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1115] –299 –315 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –16
In 2015, the Budget proposes to eliminate this account and will fund all suppression activities in the Wildland Fire Management account, with a portion of the suppression funds requested within the discretionary budget cap and a portion of the funds requested in a budget cap adjustment.
Range Betterment Fund
For necessary expenses of range rehabilitation, protection, and improvement, 50 percent of all moneys received during the prior fiscal year, as fees for grazing domestic livestock on lands in National Forests in the 16 Western States, pursuant to section 401(b)(1) of Public Law 94–579, to remain available until expended, of which not to exceed 6 percent shall be available for administrative expenses associated with on-the-ground range rehabilitation, protection, and improvements. (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5207–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 3 3 2 Receipts: 0220 Receipts, Cooperative Range Improvements 3 2 2
0400 Total: Balances and collections 6 5 4 Appropriations: 0500 Range Betterment Fund –3 –3 –2
0799 Balance, end of year 3 2 2
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5207–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Range betterment fund 2 3 3
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 1 2 2 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1101 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 3 3 2
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 3 3 2 1930 Total budgetary resources available 4 5 4 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 2 2 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 1 1 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 2 3 3 3020 Outlays (gross) –2 –4 –3
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 1 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 1 1 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 1
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 3 3 2 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 1 2 2 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 1 2 1
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 2 4 3 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 3 3 2 4190 Outlays, net (total) 2 4 3
The 2015 Budget requests $2,320,000 for the Range Betterment Fund, a decrease of $680,000 below the 2014 enacted level. This program emphasizes essential structural and non-structural improvements prescribed in grazing allotment National Environmental Policy Act decision documents. Treatment of invasive plant species related to permitted livestock use continues to be a priority for non-structural rangeland improvement work. Fifty percent of grazing fees from National Forests in the 16 western States, once appropriated, are used to protect and improve rangeland productivity primarily through revegetation, construction and reconstruction, and maintenance of improvements under authority of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1751), as amended.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5207–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 2 2 2
99.9 Total new obligations 2 3 3
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–5207–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 5 6 5
Stewardship Contracting Product Sales
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5540–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Stewardship contracting 10 13 13
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 11 13 11 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 12 11 11
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 12 11 11 1930 Total budgetary resources available 23 24 22 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 13 11 9
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 7 10 12 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 10 13 13 3020 Outlays (gross) –7 –11 –17
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 10 12 8 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 7 10 12 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 10 12 8
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 12 11 11 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 6 6 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 7 5 11
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 7 11 17 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 12 11 11 4190 Outlays, net (total) 7 11 17
Stewardship Contracting._The Forest Service may enter into stewardship projects via agreement or contract to perform services to achieve land management goals and meet local and rural community needs. Stewardship contracting enables the Forest Service to apply the value of timber or other forest products from stewardship sales as an offset against the costs to accomplish land and resource management objectives. If the offset value exceeds the value of the resource improvement treatments, those receipts are retained and deposited in the Stewardship Contracting Fund and are available until expended for other authorized stewardship projects. This authority was reauthorized permanently, pursuant to P.L. 113–79, Agricultural Act of 2014.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–5540–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 8 11 11 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 9 12 12 99.5 Below reporting threshold 1 1 1
99.9 Total new obligations 10 13 13
Land Acquisition
For expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965, (16 U.S.C. 460l–4 et seq.), including administrative expenses, and for acquisition of land or waters, or interest therein, in accordance with statutory authority applicable to the Forest Service, [$43,525,000] $51,000,000, to be derived from the Land and Water Conservation Fund and to remain available until expended.
Acquisition of Lands for National Forests Special Acts
For acquisition of lands within the exterior boundaries of the Cache, Uinta, and Wasatch National Forests, Utah; the Toiyabe National Forest, Nevada; and the Angeles, San Bernardino, Sequoia, and Cleveland National Forests, California, as authorized by law, [$912,000] $950,000, to be derived from forest receipts.
Acquisition of Lands to Complete Land Exchanges
For acquisition of lands, such sums, to be derived from funds deposited by State, county, or municipal governments, public school districts, or other public school authorities, and for authorized expenditures from funds deposited by non-Federal parties pursuant to Land Sale and Exchange Acts, pursuant to the Act of December 4, 1967, (16 U.S.C. 484a), to remain available until expended (16 U.S.C. 460l–516–617a, 555a; Public Law 96–586; Public Law 76–589, 76–591; and Public Law 78–310). (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9923–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 6 6 7 Receipts: 0220 Deposits, Acquisitions of Lands for National Forests, Special Acts 1 1 1 0221 Land Acquisition Proceeds for Exchanges, Acquisition of Lands to Complete Land Exchanges 4 35 28 0222 Facility Realignment and Enhancement Receipts, Acquisition of Lands to Complete Land Exchanges 1 1
0299 Total receipts and collections 5 37 30
0400 Total: Balances and collections 11 43 37 Appropriations: 0500 Land Acquisition –1 –1 –1 0501 Land Acquisition –4 –35 –28
0599 Total appropriations –5 –36 –29
0799 Balance, end of year 6 7 8
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9923–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Land Acquisition (12X5004 LALW) Discretionary 60 65 65 0002 Land Facilities Enchancement (12X5216 EXSC/SL) Mandatory 7 36 26 0003 Land Acquisition - Special Acts (12Y5208) Discretionary 1 1 1
0900 Total new obligations 68 102 92
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 37 32 22 1001 Discretionary unobligated balance brought fwd, Oct 1 6 5 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1101 Appropriation: Land Acquisition (12X5004) 53 44 51 1101 Appropriation: Special Acts (12Y5208) 1 1 1 1120 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1115] –12 1121 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 20 12 1132 Appropriations temporarily reduced –3
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) 59 57 52 Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (12X5216 EXSC EXSL) 4 35 28
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 4 35 28 1900 Budget authority (total) 63 92 80 1930 Total budgetary resources available 100 124 102 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 32 22 10 Special and non-revolving trust funds: 1952 Expired unobligated balance, start of year 1 1 1953 Expired unobligated balance, end of year 1
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 13 24 48 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 68 102 92 3020 Outlays (gross) –57 –78 –69
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 24 48 71 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 13 24 48 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 24 48 71
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 59 57 52 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 46 43 39 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 6 25 14
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 52 68 53 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 4 35 28 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 7 6 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 5 3 10
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 5 10 16 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 63 92 80 4190 Outlays, net (total) 57 78 69
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Enacted/requested: Budget Authority 63 92 80 Outlays 57 78 69 Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO: Budget Authority 77 Outlays 58 Total: Budget Authority 63 92 157 Outlays 57 78 127
The 2015 Budget requests $52,166,000 for the Land Acquisition accounts, an increase of $7,512,000 above the 2014 enacted level. This heading consolidates land acquisition authorities for acquisition of lands, waters, or interest therein, as authorized by law. Consistent with the President's commitment to the America's Great Outdoors Initiative, the Budget will provide funding for land acquisition through the Land and Water Conservation Fund to support the acquisition of high-priority forests and grasslands. This program is included in the proposal for mandatory funding for LWCF. The 2015 Federal Land Acquisition program builds on efforts started in 2013 to strategically invest in interagency landscape-scale conservation projects while continuing to meet agency-specific programmatic needs. The Department of the Interior and the U.S. Forest Service collaborated extensively to develop a process to more effectively coordinate land acquisitions with government and local community partners to achieve the highest priority shared conservation goals.
Land Acquisition._Lands and other interests are acquired adjacent to areas of the National Forest System (NFS) for such purposes as outdoor recreation, wilderness management, wildlife habitat conservation, watershed protection and enhancement, resource management, and land consolidation.
Mandatory Land and Water Conservation Fund.—The Administration proposes $900,000,000 in discretionary and mandatory funding in FY 2015, and proposes to permanently authorize $900,000,000 in annual mandatory funding for the Departments of Agriculture and the Interior Land and Water Conservation Fund programs beginning in fiscal year 2016.Acquisition of Lands for National Forests, Special Acts._To acquire lands within critical watersheds to provide soil stabilization and restoration of vegetation. Public Laws 76–589, 76–591 and 78–310 (54 Stat. 297, 298, 299, and 402; and 58 Stat. 227–228) authorize appropriations for the purchase of lands within the following National Forests: the Cache, Uinta, and Wasatch, Utah; the Toiyabe, Nevada; and the Angeles, Cleveland, San Bernardino, and Sequoia, California. Appropriations are made from receipts on these national forests.
Acquisition of Lands to Complete Land Exchanges._Deposits are made by State, county, or municipal governments, public school authorities, or non-Federal parties and are used to acquire lands for National Forest System purposes or for other authorized purposes.
Land Facilities Enhancement Fund._This fund includes the Conveyance of Administrative Sites Program and the Sites Specific Lands Acts Program. These programs enable specific national forests to convey land or facilities and use the proceeds to acquire, construct, or improve land and facilities within the same national forest or State. They also provide for the realignment of the agency's facility portfolio by providing an incentive for local managers to liquidate obsolete or underutilized assets and reinvest in assets that best support the agency's mission (U.S.C. 590d note).
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9923–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: 11.1 Personnel compensation: Full-time permanent 5 5 5 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 2 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 5 6 6 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 6 7 7 32.0 Land and structures 50 82 72
99.9 Total new obligations 68 102 92
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–9923–0–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 62 66 64 3001 Allocation account civilian full-time equivalent employment 127 125 125
Land Acquisition
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9923–4–2–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [14–5005] 77
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 77 1900 Budget authority (total) 77 1930 Total budgetary resources available 77 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 77
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3020 Outlays (gross) –58
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year –58 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –58
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 77 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 58 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 77 4190 Outlays, net (total) 58
Forest Service Permanent Appropriations
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9921–0–2–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 143 140 153 Receipts: 0220 National Forests Fund 60 0221 National Forests Fund, Payments to States 54 130 70 0222 National Forests Fund, Payments to States- legislative proposal subject to PAYGO 61 0223 Timber Roads, Purchaser Elections 2 2 2 0224 National Forests Fund, Roads and Trails for States –20 0225 Timber Salvage Sales 28 20 20 0226 Deposits, Brush Disposal 10 8 8 0227 Rents and Charges for Quarters, Forest Service 8 8 8 0228 Timber Sales Pipeline Restoration Fund 8 8 8 0229 Recreational Fee Demonstration Program, Forest Service 69 65 65 0230 Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Rental Fees 2 1 1 0231 Charges, User Fees, and Natural Resource Utilization, Land between the Lakes, Forest Service 5 5 5 0232 Administration of Rights-of-way and Other Land Uses 2 2 2 0233 Miscellaneous Collections, Valles Caldera Fund 1 1 0234 Funds Retained, Stewardship Contracting Product Sales 13 11 11 0235 National Grasslands –62 21 21 0236 Miscellaneous Special Funds, Forest Service 81 11 15
0299 Total receipts and collections 260 293 298
0400 Total: Balances and collections 403 433 451 Appropriations: 0500 Stewardship Contracting Product Sales –12 –11 –11 0501 Forest Service Permanent Appropriations –272 –283 –242 0502 Forest Service Permanent Appropriations 21 14 0503 Forest Service Permanent Appropriations- legislative proposal subject to PAYGO –61
0599 Total appropriations –263 –280 –314
0799 Balance, end of year 140 153 137
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9921–0–2–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Brush disposal (5206) 7 9 9 0002 Restoration of Forest Lands and Improvements (5215) 22 39 31 0003 Recreation fee demonstration / enhancement programs (5268) 67 80 79 0004 Timber Roads - Purchaser Election program (5202) 1 1 2 0005 Timber Salvage Sale program (5204) 23 20 20 0006 Timber Pipeline Restoration fund (includes forest botanical products) (5264) 6 10 9 0008 Midewin Tallgrass Prairie funds (5277) 1 1 1 0009 Operation and maintenance of quarters (5219) 6 9 9 0010 Land between the lakes management fund (5360) 4 5 5 0011 Valles Caldera fund (5363) 1 1 1 0012 Administration of rights-of-way and other land uses (5361 - URRF, URMN) 1 2 2 0013 Payment to States - National Forest Fund (5201) 119 125 64 0014 Payment to States - transfers from Treasury (1117) 197 180 0015 Payments to Minnesota (5213) 6 6 6 0016 Payments to Counties - National Grasslands (5896) 25 21 21
0799 Total direct obligations 486 509 259 0801 Admin rights of way - Reimbursable program (5361 - URMJ) 5 7 6
0900 Total new obligations 491 516 265
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 484 343 519 Budget authority: Appropriations, discretionary: 1130 Appropriations permanently reduced –18
1160 Appropriation, discretionary (total) –18 Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 208 180 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 272 283 242 1220 Appropriations transferred to other accts [12–1115] –238 1221 Appropriations transferred from other accts [12–1115] 135 238 1230 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations permanently reduced –11 1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –21 –14
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 345 687 242 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected 5 5 4
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 5 5 4 1900 Budget authority (total) 350 692 228 1930 Total budgetary resources available 834 1,035 747 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 343 519 482
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 77 70 99 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 491 516 265 3020 Outlays (gross) –498 –487 –328
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 70 99 36 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 77 70 99 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 70 99 36
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross –18 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority –18 Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 350 692 246 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 290 457 156 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 208 30 190
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 498 487 346 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –5 –5 –4 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 345 687 224 4190 Outlays, net (total) 493 482 324
Summary of Budget Authority and Outlays (in millions of dollars)
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Enacted/requested: Budget Authority 345 687 224 Outlays 493 482 324 Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO: Budget Authority 225 Outlays 191 Total: Budget Authority 345 687 449 Outlays 493 482 515
Brush Disposal._Funds from payments by purchasers of National Forest timber are used to dispose of or treat slash and other debris resulting from cutting operations (16 U.S.C. 490).
Restoration of Forestlands and Improvements._Funds from claim settlements involving damage to lands or improvements and from forfeiture of deposits and bonds by permittees and timber purchasers are used for the restoration made necessary by the action which led to the settlement of forfeiture (16 U.S.C. 579c).
Recreation Fees, Forest Service (also referred to as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Fund)._Fees collected from users of recreation facilities are used to pay for on-the-ground operation, maintenance, and improvement of recreation sites and services to maintain and enhance recreation opportunities, visitor experiences, and related habitat. (16 U.S.C. 6806 and 6807, P.L. 108–447, Div. J, [title VIII, Sec. 807 and Sec. 808] Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3388). The Administration proposes to permanently reauthorize the recreation fee program under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, which is set to expire on December 8, 2015.
Timber Purchaser Election Roads Construction._Funds from timber receipts are used to construct permanent roads for purchasers of timber who qualify as small businesses and elect to have the Forest Service construct the roads designated under the timber sale contract (16 U.S.C. 472a(i)).
Timber Salvage Sales._Funds are used for salvage of insect-infested, dead, damaged, or down timber, and to remove associated trees for stand improvement (16 U.S.C. 472a(h)).
Timber Sales Pipeline Restoration Fund._Funds are used for restoring the timber pipeline and funding the backlog of recreation projects on National Forest System lands. This fund includes Forest Botanical Products fees (P.L. 104–134, Sec. 101 (c), [Title III Sec. 327], April 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 1321–206 and 207).
Forest Botanical Products._Fees are based on the fair market value for the sale of forest botanical products and cover the costs of analyzing, granting, modifying, and monitoring the harvest of these products; the determination of sustainable harvest levels; and the establishment of personal use levels (16 U.S.C. 528 note).
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie funds._Funds collected through user and rental fees (Public Law 104–106, Div. B, [Title XXIX, sec. 2915 (b) through (f)], Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 601) can be used as follows:
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Rental Fees._Cover the cost to the United States of prairie improvement work at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie .
Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie Restoration Fund._Cover the costs of restoration and administrative activities.
Operation and Maintenance of Quarters._Quarters rental deductions are collected from employees occupying Forest Service housing facilities and are available for the maintenance and operation of employee-occupied quarters (5 U.S.C. 5911).
Land Between the Lakes Management Fund._Amounts received from charges, user fees and natural resource use on the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBLNRA) are deposited into this fund and are available for the management of the LBLNRA, including payments, salaries, and expenses (16 U.S.C. 460lll-24) (P.L. 105–277, div. A, Sec. 101(e) [title V, Sec. 524], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–315).
Valles Caldera Fund._Funds are available for any purpose consistent with the purposes of the Valles Caldera Preservation Act including the administration, preservation, restoration, operation and maintenance, improvement, repair, and related expenses incurred with respect to properties under its management jurisdiction (16 U.S.C. 698v-4, 698v-6).
Administration of Rights-of-Way Program (Cost Recovery Lands Minor Projects), including the Reimbursable Program (Cost Recovery Lands Major Projects)._Fees collected from applicants and holders of special use authorizations are available to pay for processing applications and monitoring compliance with special use authorizations. (31 U.S.C. 9701; 43 U.S.C. 1764(g); 30 U.S.C. 815(1); P.L. 82–137; P.L. 66–146; P.L. 94–579; 113 Stat. 1501A-196197 as amended by 118 Stat. 3105; 119 Stat. 555 and P.L. 110–161; 16 U.S.C. 46016d; 117 Stat. 294–297). This fund also includes:
Commercial Filming._Collection and use of fees from commercial filming and still photography permits. (16 U.S.C. 460l-6d) (P. L. 106–206).
Organizational Camps._Collection of land use fees from organizational camps located on national forests. (16 U.S.C. 6231 et seq.) (P.L. 108–7).
Administration of Rights-of-Way Reimbursable Program (Cost Recovery Lands Major Projects)._
Payments to States._The Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act (SRS Act) provides for transitional assistance to rural counties affected by the decline in revenue from timber harvests on Federal lands. This authority was extended through September 30, 2013, pursuant to P.L. 113–40, the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013. Payments will be made in FY 2014 with FY 2013 receipts.
If the SRS Act is not reauthorized, States will revert to the Payments to States Act of 1908, as amended (16 U.S.C. 500) which requires with a few exceptions, that 25 percent of all monies received from the national forests and deposited into the National Forest Fund during a fiscal year from timber, grazing, special-use permits, power and mineral leases, and admission and user fees be paid to the States in which the national forests are located, for public schools and public roads in the county or counties in which the national forests are situated.
The Budget reflects a five-year mandatory reauthorization, starting in 2014, of the SRS Act. This SRS proposal revises the allocation split between the three portions of the program from the current authority emphasizing enhancement of forest ecosystems, restoration and improvement of land health and water quality and the increase of economic activity.Payment to Minnesota._The State of Minnesota is paid 0.75 percent of the appraised value of certain Superior National Forest lands in the counties of Cook Lake and St. Louis for distribution to these counties (16 U.S.C. 577g).
Payments to Counties, National Grasslands._This program annually provides 25 percent of net revenues from the use of Title III-Bakhead-Jones Acquired Lands to counties in which Title III-Bankhead-Jones Acquired Lands are located for funding public schools and roads. (7 U.S.C. 1012).
Roads and Trails (10 Percent) Fund._10 percent of all national forest receipts are used by the Forest Service to repair or reconstruct roads, bridges, and trails on NFS lands to correct road and trail deficiencies that adversely affect ecosystems. Since FY 2008, Congress has directed that funds becoming available be transferred to Treasury.
Licensee Program._Funds from fees for the use of characters by private enterprises are collected under regulations promulgated by the Secretary. The licensee program includes Smokey Bear to further the nationwide forest fire prevention campaign (16 U.S.C. 580p(2)) and Woodsy Owl to promote wise use of the environment (16 U.S.C. 580p(1)).
Quinault Special Management Area._The Forest Service manages the natural resources and distributes proceeds from the sale of forest products in the Quinault Special Management Area of the Olympic National Forest between the State of Washington (45 percent), the Quinault Tribe (45 percent) and the Quinault Special Management Area fund (10 percent) for use by the Olympic National Forest to administer future timber sales. (P.L 100–638) (102 Stat. 3327).
Hardwood Technology Transfer and Applied Research Fund._Funds collected from leasing the Wood Education and Research Center (WERC) wood shop and rough mill under a special use permit are available for the management and operation of the WERC and the payment of salaries and expenses (P.L. 106–113, div. B, 1000(a)(3) [Title III, 332], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A197).
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9921–0–2–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 41 45 38 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 12 13 13 11.5 Other personnel compensation 3 3 3
11.9 Total personnel compensation 56 61 54 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 17 18 16 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 2 2 2 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 2 2 2 22.0 Transportation of things 1 1 1 23.2 Rental payments to others 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 4 4 4 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 45 45 65 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 8 9 9 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 1 1 1 26.0 Supplies and materials 8 8 8 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 336 352 91 42.0 Insurance claims and indemnities 3 3 3
99.0 Direct obligations 486 509 259 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 5 7 6
99.9 Total new obligations 491 516 265
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–9921–0–2–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 1,129 1,173 1,169 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 42 50 49
Forest Service Permanent Appropriations
(Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO)
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9921–4–2–999 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity:
Budgetary Resources: Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1200 Appropriation 164 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 61
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 225 1900 Budget authority (total) 225 1930 Total budgetary resources available 225 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 225
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3020 Outlays (gross) –191
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year –191 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –191
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 225 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 191 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 225 4190 Outlays, net (total) 191
Working Capital Fund
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4605–0–4–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0801 Working capital fund 245 245 245
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 143 182 182 Budget authority: Spending authority from offsetting collections, discretionary: 1700 Collected 237 245 245 1701 Change in uncollected payments, Federal sources 47
1750 Spending auth from offsetting collections, disc (total) 284 245 245 1930 Total budgetary resources available 427 427 427 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 182 182 182
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 45 47 24 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 245 245 245 3020 Outlays (gross) –243 –268 –259
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 47 24 10 Uncollected payments: 3060 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, brought forward, Oct 1 –2 –49 –49 3070 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –47
3090 Uncollected pymts, Fed sources, end of year –49 –49 –49 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 43 –2 –25 3200 Obligated balance, end of year –2 –25 –39
Budget authority and outlays, net: Discretionary: 4000 Budget authority, gross 284 245 245 Outlays, gross: 4010 Outlays from new discretionary authority 202 208 208 4011 Outlays from discretionary balances 41 60 51
4020 Outlays, gross (total) 243 268 259 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4030 Federal sources –149 –243 –243 4033 Non-Federal sources –88 –2 –2
4040 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays (total) –237 –245 –245 Additional offsets against gross budget authority only: 4050 Change in uncollected pymts, Fed sources, unexpired –47 4080 Outlays, net (discretionary) 6 23 14 4190 Outlays, net (total) 6 23 14
The Working Capital Fund is a self-sustaining revolving fund that provides services to national forests, to research experiment stations, to other Federal agencies when necessary, to State and private agencies as provided by law, and to persons who cooperate with the Forest Service in fire control and other authorized programs. Forestry-related supply and support services include:
Equipment Services._The Fund owns, operates, maintains, replaces, and repairs common-use, motor-driven, and similar equipment. This equipment is rented to administrative units, that is, national forests, research experiment stations, and other units, and, in some cases, to other agencies, at rates which recover the cost of operation, repair and maintenance, management, and depreciation. The rates also include an increment which provides additional cash which, when added to depreciation earnings and the residual value of equipment, provides sufficient funds to replace the equipment. The Budget includes Forest Service implementation, in conjunction with the General Services Administration, of a vehicle allocation methodology that analyzes fleet vehicle effectiveness, cost to serve, life cycle costs, vehicle pooling, procurement practices, and reduction of operating costs.
Aircraft Services._The Fund operates, maintains, and repairs Forest Service-owned aircraft used in fire surveillance and suppression and in other Forest Service programs. The aircraft are rented to national forests, research experiment stations, and in some cases to other agencies, at rates which recover the cost of depreciation, operation, maintenance, repair, and improvements in the airworthiness of the aircraft. Aircraft replacement costs are financed from either appropriated funds or the Forest Service Working Capital Fund, or a combination of both.
Supply Services._The Fund operates the following common services, and provides for cost-recovery of Working Capital Fund Program Management: photo reproduction laboratories that store, reproduce, and supply aerial photographs, aerial maps, and other photographs of national forest lands. Photographic reproductions are sold to national forests, research experiment stations, and others at cost. Sign shops that manufacture and supply special signs for the national forests for use in regulating traffic and as information to the public and other users of the national forests. Signs are sold to national forests and research experiment stations at cost.
Nurseries._The Fund operates seed supply services that provide tree seeds for direct seeding or sowing in nurseries for the production of trees. Activities include purchase or collection of cones, extraction of seeds, cleaning and testing, and storage and delivery. The fund operates in conjunction with forest tree nurseries and cold storage facilities for storage of tree seedlings. Tree seedlings are sold to national forests, State foresters, and other cooperators at cost.
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–4605–0–4–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Reimbursable obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 47 47 47 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 2 2 2 11.5 Other personnel compensation 3 3 3
11.9 Total personnel compensation 52 52 52 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 16 16 16 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 1 1 1 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 2 2 2 22.0 Transportation of things 1 1 1 23.2 Rental payments to others 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 2 2 24.0 Printing and reproduction 1 1 1 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 13 13 13 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 2 3 3 25.7 Operation and maintenance of equipment 18 18 18 26.0 Supplies and materials 71 71 71 31.0 Equipment 64 64 64 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 244 245 245 99.5 Below reporting threshold 1
99.9 Total new obligations 245 245 245
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–4605–0–4–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 620 621 621
Trust Funds
Forest Service Trust Funds
Special and Trust Fund Receipts (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9974–0–7–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
0100 Balance, start of year 12 3 Receipts: 0200 Transfers from General Fund of Amounts Equal to Certain Customs Duties, Reforestation Trust Fund 30 30 30 0220 Forest Service Cooperative Fund 223 229 59
0299 Total receipts and collections 253 259 89
0400 Total: Balances and collections 253 271 92 Appropriations: 0500 Forest Service Trust Funds –93 –101 –89 0501 Forest Service Trust Funds –160 –170 0502 Forest Service Trust Funds 12 3
0599 Total appropriations –241 –268 –89
0799 Balance, end of year 12 3 3
Program and Financing (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9974–0–7–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Obligations by program activity: 0001 Cooperative work trust fund (8028 - CWKV/K2) 237 86 86 0002 Cooperative work advance payments (8028 - CWF2) 11 18 18 0003 Reforestation trust fund (8046 - RTRT) 30 30 30
0799 Total direct obligations 278 134 134 0801 Reimbursable program-coop work other (8028 - CWFS) 27 68 69
0900 Total new obligations 305 202 203
Budgetary Resources: Unobligated balance: 1000 Unobligated balance brought forward, Oct 1 193 150 241 Budget authority: Appropriations, mandatory: 1201 Appropriation (special or trust fund) 93 101 89 1201 Appropriation (General Fund Repayment from Wildfire Management) 160 170 1232 Appropriations and/or unobligated balance of appropriations temporarily reduced –12 –3
1260 Appropriations, mandatory (total) 241 268 89 Spending authority from offsetting collections, mandatory: 1800 Collected (CWFS) 21 25 25
1850 Spending auth from offsetting collections, mand (total) 21 25 25 1900 Budget authority (total) 262 293 114 1930 Total budgetary resources available 455 443 355 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 1941 Unexpired unobligated balance, end of year 150 241 152
Change in obligated balance: Unpaid obligations: 3000 Unpaid obligations, brought forward, Oct 1 42 43 48 3010 Obligations incurred, unexpired accounts 305 202 203 3020 Outlays (gross) –304 –197 –139
3050 Unpaid obligations, end of year 43 48 112 Memorandum (non-add) entries: 3100 Obligated balance, start of year 42 43 48 3200 Obligated balance, end of year 43 48 112
Budget authority and outlays, net: Mandatory: 4090 Budget authority, gross 262 293 114 Outlays, gross: 4100 Outlays from new mandatory authority 32 153 65 4101 Outlays from mandatory balances 272 44 74
4110 Outlays, gross (total) 304 197 139 Offsets against gross budget authority and outlays: Offsetting collections (collected) from: 4123 Non-Federal sources –21 –25 –25 4180 Budget authority, net (total) 241 268 89 4190 Outlays, net (total) 283 172 114
Cooperative Work Trust Fund-Knutsen Vandenberg._Funds, including deposits from purchasers of timber, are received and used for specified work in forest investigations, protection, and improvement of the National Forest System, including protection, reforestation, and administration of private lands adjacent to National Forests (7 U.S.C. 2269; 16 U.S.C. 498, 535, 572, 572a, 576b, 1643; and 31 U.S.C. 1321).
Cooperative Work Trust Fund-Advanced Payments (Non-Agreement Based)._This fund is used to collect deposits received from partners and cooperators for protecting and improving resources of the National Forest System as authorized by permits or sale contracts. Under this fund deposits from multiple contributors can be pooled; the majority of these pooled collections are not subject to refunds, in accordance with the provisions of the respective authorizing instrument. Deposit funds support a wide variety of activities that benefit and support programs in Forest and Rangeland Research, on National Forest System lands, and for other agency activities. There are multiple statutes that authorize this fund including 16 U.S.C. 572 and 31 U.S.C. 1321.
Reforestation Trust Fund._Amounts from this account are used for reforestation and timber stand improvement (16 U.S.C. 1606a(d)).
Cooperative Work Trust Fund-Reimbursable Program (Agreement Based)._This fund is used to collect deposits received from partners and cooperators for protecting and improving resources of the National Forest System as authorized by cooperative agreements. Deposit funds support a wide variety of activities that benefit and support programs in Forest and Rangeland Research, on National Forest System lands, and for other agency activities. There are multiple statutes that authorize this fund including 16 U.S.C. 498, 16 U.S.C. 532–537, and 31 U.S.C. 1321.
Between the Lakes Trust Fund._Interest earned from funds transferred by the Tennessee Valley Authority is available for public education, grants, recreation internships, conservation and multiple-use management of the Land Between the Lakes. Funds collected and used annually are less than $1 million (16 U.S.C. 460lll-31).
Object Classification (in millions of dollars)
Identification code 12–9974–0–7–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Direct obligations: Personnel compensation: 11.1 Full-time permanent 37 37 37 11.3 Other than full-time permanent 4 4 4 11.5 Other personnel compensation 2 2 2
11.9 Total personnel compensation 43 43 43 12.1 Civilian personnel benefits 14 14 14 13.0 Benefits for former personnel 1 1 1 21.0 Travel and transportation of persons 1 1 1 23.1 Rental payments to GSA 1 1 1 23.2 Rental payments to others 1 1 1 23.3 Communications, utilities, and miscellaneous charges 2 2 2 25.2 Other services from non-Federal sources 197 58 58 25.3 Other goods and services from Federal sources 8 4 4 26.0 Supplies and materials 7 7 7 31.0 Equipment 1 1 1 41.0 Grants, subsidies, and contributions 1 1 1
99.0 Direct obligations 277 134 134 99.0 Reimbursable obligations 26 68 69 99.5 Below reporting threshold 2
99.9 Total new obligations 305 202 203
Employment Summary
Identification code 12–9974–0–7–302 2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
1001 Direct civilian full-time equivalent employment 738 728 728 2001 Reimbursable civilian full-time equivalent employment 154 180 180
ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS, FOREST SERVICE
Administrative Provisions—Forest Service
(including transfers of funds)
Appropriations to the Forest Service for the current fiscal year shall be available for: (1) purchase of passenger motor vehicles; acquisition of passenger motor vehicles from excess sources, and hire of such vehicles; purchase, lease, operation, maintenance, and acquisition of aircraft [from excess sources] to maintain the operable fleet for use in Forest Service wildland fire programs and other Forest Service programs; notwithstanding other provisions of law, existing aircraft being replaced may be sold, with proceeds derived or trade-in value used to offset the purchase price for the replacement aircraft; (2) services pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 2225, and not to exceed $100,000 for employment under 5 U.S.C. 3109; (3) purchase, erection, and alteration of buildings and other public improvements (7 U.S.C. 2250); (4) acquisition of land, waters, and interests therein pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 428a; (5) for expenses pursuant to the Volunteers in the National Forest Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. 558a, 558d, and 558a note); (6) the cost of uniforms as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5901–5902; and (7) for debt collection contracts in accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3718(c).
Any appropriations or funds available to the Forest Service may be transferred to the Wildland Fire Management appropriation for forest firefighting, emergency rehabilitation of burned-over or damaged lands or waters under its jurisdiction, and fire preparedness due to severe burning conditions upon the Secretary's notification of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations that all fire suppression funds appropriated under the [headings] heading "Wildland Fire Management'' [and "FLAME Wildfire Suppression Reserve Fund''] will be obligated within 30 days[: Provided, That all funds used pursuant to this paragraph must be replenished by a supplemental appropriation which must be requested as promptly as possible].
Funds appropriated to the Forest Service shall be available for assistance to or through the Agency for International Development in connection with forest and rangeland research, technical information, and assistance in foreign countries, and shall be available to support forestry and related natural resource activities outside the United States and its territories and possessions, including technical assistance, education and training, and cooperation with U.S., private, and international organizations. The Forest Service, acting for the International Program, may sign direct funding agreements with foreign governments and institutions as well as other domestic agencies (including the U.S. Agency for International Development, the Department of State, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation), U.S. private sector firms, institutions and organizations to provide technical assistance and training programs overseas on forestry and rangeland management.
Funds appropriated to the Forest Service shall be available for expenditure or transfer to the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management, for removal, preparation, and adoption of excess wild horses and burros from National Forest System lands, and for the performance of cadastral surveys to designate the boundaries of such lands.
None of the funds made available to the Forest Service in this Act or any other Act with respect to any fiscal year shall be subject to transfer under the provisions of section 702(b) of the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944 (7 U.S.C. 2257), section 442 of Public Law 106–224 (7 U.S.C. 7772), or section 10417(b) of Public Law 107–107 (7 U.S.C. 8316(b)).
[None of the funds available to the Forest Service may be reprogrammed without the advance approval of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations in accordance with the reprogramming procedures contained in the joint explanatory statement of the managers accompanying this Act.]
Not more than $82,000,000 of funds available to the Forest Service shall be transferred to the Working Capital Fund of the Department of Agriculture and not more than $14,500,000 of funds available to the Forest Service shall be transferred to the Department of Agriculture for Department Reimbursable Programs, commonly referred to as Greenbook charges. Nothing in this paragraph shall prohibit or limit the use of reimbursable agreements requested by the Forest Service in order to obtain services from the Department of Agriculture's National Information Technology Center. Nothing in this paragraph shall limit the Forest Service portion of implementation costs to be paid to the Department of Agriculture for the [Financial Management Modernization Initiative] International Technology Service.
Of the funds available to the Forest Service, up to $5,000,000 shall be available for priority projects within the scope of the approved budget, which shall be carried out by the Youth Conservation Corps and shall be carried out under the authority of the Public Lands Corps Act of 1993, Public Law 103–82, as amended by Public Lands Corps Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2005, Public Law 109–154.
Of the funds available to the Forest Service, $4,000 is available to the Chief of the Forest Service for official reception and representation expenses.
Pursuant to sections 405(b) and 410(b) of Public Law 101–593, of the funds available to the Forest Service, up to $3,000,000 may be advanced in a lump sum to the National Forest Foundation to aid conservation partnership projects in support of the Forest Service mission, without regard to when the Foundation incurs expenses, for projects on or benefitting National Forest System lands or related to Forest Service programs: Provided, That of the Federal funds made available to the Foundation, no more than $300,000 shall be available for administrative expenses: Provided further, That the Foundation shall obtain, by the end of the period of Federal financial assistance, private contributions to match on at least one-for-one basis funds made available by the Forest Service: Provided further, That the Foundation may transfer Federal funds to a Federal or a non-Federal recipient for a project at the same rate that the recipient has obtained the non-Federal matching funds[: Provided further, That for fiscal year 2014 and thereafter, the National Forest Foundation may hold Federal funds made available but not immediately disbursed and may use any interest or other investment income earned (before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act) on Federal funds to carry out the purposes of Public Law 101–593: Provided further, That such investments may be made only in interest-bearing obligations of the United States or in obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by the United States].
Pursuant to section 2(b)(2) of Public Law 98–244, up to $3,000,000 of the funds available to the Forest Service may be advanced to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation in a lump sum to aid cost-share conservation projects, without regard to when expenses are incurred, on or benefitting National Forest System lands or related to Forest Service programs: Provided, That such funds shall be matched on at least a one-for-one basis by the Foundation or its sub-recipients: Provided further, That the Foundation may transfer Federal funds to a Federal or non-Federal recipient for a project at the same rate that the recipient has obtained the non-Federal matching funds.
Funds appropriated to the Forest Service shall be available for interactions with and providing technical assistance to rural communities and natural resource-based businesses for sustainable rural development purposes.
Funds appropriated to the Forest Service shall be available for payments to counties within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, pursuant to section 14(c)(1) and (2), and section 16(a)(2) of Public Law 99–663.
Any funds appropriated to the Forest Service may be used to meet the non-Federal share requirement in section 502(c) of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3056(c)(2)).
Funds available to the Forest Service, not to exceed $55,000,000, shall be assessed for the purpose of performing fire, administrative and other facilities maintenance and decommissioning. Such assessments shall occur using a square foot rate charged on the same basis the agency uses to assess programs for payment of rent, utilities, and other support services.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any appropriations or funds available to the Forest Service not to exceed $500,000 may be used to reimburse the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), Department of Agriculture, for travel and related expenses incurred as a result of OGC assistance or participation requested by the Forest Service at meetings, training sessions, management reviews, land purchase negotiations and similar nonlitigation-related matters. Future budget justifications for both the Forest Service and the Department of Agriculture should clearly display the sums previously transferred and the requested funding transfers.
An eligible individual who is employed in any project funded under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.) and administered by the Forest Service shall be considered to be a Federal employee for purposes of chapter 171 of title 28, United States Code.
[The 19th unnumbered paragraph under heading "Administrative Provisions, Forest Service'' in title III of the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 (Public Law 109–54) is amended by striking "2014'' and inserting "2019''.] (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)
General and Administrative Provisions
GENERAL FUND RECEIPT ACCOUNTS
(in millions of dollars)
2013 actual 2014 est. 2015 est.
Offsetting receipts from the public: 12–181100 National Grasslands 138 63 63 12–222100 National Forest Fund 48 19 79 Legislative proposal, subject to PAYGO –61 12–267530 Biorefinery Assistance, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 35 31 12–270110 Agriculture Credit Insurance, Negative Subsidies 1 6 23 12–270130 Agriculture Credit Insurance, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 202 165 12–270210 Rural Electrification and Telephone Loans, Negative Subsidies 148 235 247 12–270230 Rural Electrification and Telephone Loans, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 379 439 12–270310 Rural Water and Waste Disposal, Negative Subsidies 2 12–270330 Rural Water and Waste Disposal, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 274 283 12–270510 Rural Community Facility, Negative Subsidies 6 51 131 12–270530 Rural Community Facility, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 68 50 12–270610 Rural Housing Insurance, Negative Subsidies 49 36 123 12–270630 Rural Housing Insurance, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 56 192 12–270730 Rural Business and Industry, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 9 65 12–270830 P.L. 480 Loan Program, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 9 9 12–271030 Rural Development Loans, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 4 3 12–271130 Rural Telephone Bank Loans, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 1 1 12–271330 Economic Development Loans, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 1 3 12–274630 Downward Reestimates, Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program 19 57 12–275610 Negative Subsidies, Farm Storage Facility Loans 4 8 8 12–275630 Farm Storage Facility Loans, Downward Reestimate of Subsidies 26 11 12–275730 Commodity Credit Corporation Export Guarantee Financing, Downward Reestimate of Subsidies 27 24 12–277930 Multifamily Housing Revitalization Fund, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 3 14 12–278630 Rural Energy for America Program, Downward Reestimates of Subsidies 5 27 12–279310 Commodity Credit Corporation Export Guarantee Financing, Negative Subsidies 35 59 61 12–322000 All Other General Fund Proprietary Receipts Including Budget Clearing Accounts 8 5 5 General Fund Offsetting receipts from the public 1,555 1,856 681
Intragovernmental payments: 12–388500 Undistributed Intragovernmental Payments and Receivables from Cancelled Accounts –13
General Fund Intragovernmental payments –13
TITLE VII—GENERAL PROVISIONS
(including [rescissions] cancellations and transfers of funds)
SEC. 701. Within the unit limit of cost fixed by law, appropriations and authorizations made for the Department of Agriculture for the current fiscal year under this Act shall be available for the purchase, in addition to those specifically provided for, of not to exceed [69] 71 passenger motor vehicles of which [69] 68 shall be for replacement only, and for the hire of such vehicles: Provided, That notwithstanding this section, the only purchase of new passenger vehicles shall be for those determined by the Secretary to be necessary for transportation safety, to reduce operational costs, and for the protection of life, property, and public safety.SEC. 702. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture may transfer unobligated balances of discretionary funds appropriated by this Act or any other available unobligated discretionary balances that are remaining available of the Department of Agriculture to the Working Capital Fund for the acquisition of plant and capital equipment necessary for the delivery of financial, administrative, and information technology services of primary benefit to the agencies of the Department of Agriculture, such transferred funds to remain available until expended: Provided, That none of the funds made available by this Act or any other Act shall be transferred to the Working Capital Fund without the prior approval of the agency administrator: Provided further, That none of the funds transferred to the Working Capital Fund pursuant to this section shall be available for obligation without [written notification to and] the prior [approval of] notification to the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: [Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated by this Act or made available to the Department's Working Capital Fund shall be available for obligation or expenditure to make any changes to the Department's National Finance Center without written notification to and prior approval of the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress as required by section 721 of this Act:] Provided further, That of annual income amounts in the Working Capital Fund of the Department of Agriculture allocated for the National Finance Center, the Secretary may reserve not more than 4 percent for the replacement or acquisition of capital equipment, including equipment for the improvement and implementation of a financial management plan, information technology, and other systems of the National Finance Center or to pay any unforeseen, extraordinary cost of the National Finance Center: Provided further, That none of the amounts reserved shall be available for obligation unless the Secretary submits [written] notification of the obligation to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate: Provided further, That the limitation on the obligation of funds pending notification to Congressional Committees shall not apply to any obligation that, as determined by the Secretary, is necessary to respond to a declared state of emergency that significantly impacts the operations of the National Finance Center; or to evacuate employees of the National Finance Center to a safe haven to continue operations of the National Finance Center.SEC. 703. No part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided herein.SEC. 704. No funds appropriated by this Act may be used to pay negotiated indirect cost rates on cooperative agreements or similar arrangements between the United States Department of Agriculture and nonprofit institutions in excess of 10 percent of the total direct cost of the agreement when the purpose of such cooperative arrangements is to carry out programs of mutual interest between the two parties. This does not preclude appropriate payment of indirect costs on grants and contracts with such institutions when such indirect costs are computed on a similar basis for all agencies for which appropriations are provided in this Act.SEC. 705. Appropriations to the Department of Agriculture for the cost of direct and guaranteed loans made available in the current fiscal year shall remain available until expended to disburse obligations made in the current fiscal year for the following accounts: the Rural Development Loan Fund program account, the Rural Electrification and Telecommunication Loans program account, and the Rural Housing Insurance Fund program account.SEC. 706. None of the funds made available to the Department of Agriculture by this Act may be used to acquire new information technology systems or significant upgrades, as determined by the Office of the Chief Information Officer, without the approval of the Chief Information Officer and the concurrence of the Executive Information Technology Investment Review Board: Provided, That notwithstanding any other provision of law, none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be transferred to the Office of the Chief Information Officer [without written] unless notification has been transmitted to [and the prior approval of] the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided further, That none of the funds available to the Department of Agriculture for information technology shall be obligated for projects over $25,000 prior to receipt of written approval by the Chief Information Officer.SEC. 707. Funds made available under section 1240I and section 1241(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 and section 524(b) of the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1524(b)) in the current fiscal year shall remain available until expended to disburse obligations made in the current fiscal year.SEC. 708. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any former RUS borrower that has repaid or prepaid an insured, direct or guaranteed loan under the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, or any not-for-profit utility that is eligible to receive an insured or direct loan under such Act, shall be eligible for assistance under section 313(b)(2)(B) of such Act in the same manner as a borrower under such Act.[SEC. 709. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, for the purposes of a grant under section 412 of the Agricultural Research, Extension, and Education Reform Act of 1998, none of the funds in this or any other Act may be used to prohibit the provision of in-kind support from non-Federal sources under section 412(e)(3) of such Act in the form of unrecovered indirect costs not otherwise charged against the grant, consistent with the indirect rate of cost approved for a recipient.]SEC. [710]709. Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, unobligated balances from appropriations made available for salaries and expenses in this Act for the Farm Service Agency and the Rural Development mission area, shall remain available through September 30, [2015] 2016, for information technology expenses.SEC. [711]710. The Secretary of Agriculture may authorize a State agency to use funds provided in this Act to exceed the maximum amount of liquid infant formula specified in 7 CFR 246.10 when issuing liquid infant formula to participants.SEC. [712]711. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this Act may be used for first-class travel by the employees of agencies funded by this Act in contravention of sections 301–10.122 through 301–10.124 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations.SEC. [713]712. In the case of each program established or amended by the [Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008] Agricultural Act of 2014 (Public Law [110–246] 113–79), other than by title I or subtitle A of title III of such Act, or programs for which indefinite amounts were provided in that Act, that is authorized or required to be carried out using funds of the Commodity Credit Corporation—(1) such funds shall be available for salaries and related administrative expenses, including technical assistance, associated with the implementation of the program, without regard to the limitation on the total amount of allotments and fund transfers contained in section 11 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714i); and
(2) the use of such funds for such purpose shall not be considered to be a fund transfer or allotment for purposes of applying the limitation on the total amount of allotments and fund transfers contained in such section.
[SEC. 714. None of the funds made available in fiscal year 2014 or preceding fiscal years for programs authorized under the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1691 et seq.) in excess of $20,000,000 shall be used to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities under section 302(f)(2)(A) of the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act (7 U.S.C. 1736f-1): Provided, That any such funds made available to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation shall only be used pursuant to section 302(b)(2)(B)(i) of the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act.][SEC. 715. Of the funds made available by this Act, not more than $1,800,000 shall be used to cover necessary expenses of activities related to all advisory committees, panels, commissions, and task forces of the Department of Agriculture, except for panels used to comply with negotiated rule makings and panels used to evaluate competitively awarded grants.]SEC. [716]713. None of the funds in this Act shall be available to pay indirect costs charged against any agricultural research, education, or extension grant awards issued by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture that exceed 30 percent of total Federal funds provided under each award: Provided, That notwithstanding section 1462 of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 (7 U.S.C. 3310), funds provided by this Act for grants awarded competitively by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture shall be available to pay full allowable indirect costs for each grant awarded under section 9 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 638).[SEC. 717. Section 16(h)(1)(A) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025(h)(1)(A)), is amended by inserting "and fiscal year 2014'' after "2013''.]'(including cancellation)
SEC. [718]714. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out the following:(1) [The Watershed Rehabilitation] a program authorized by section 14(h)(1) of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1012(h)(1)) and not funded by section 14(h)(1)(H). Of the funds available under sections 14(h)(1)(A) through 14(h)(1)(G) for fiscal year 2015, $153,000,000 are hereby permanently cancelled; and
(2) [The] an Environmental Quality Incentives Program as authorized by sections 1240–1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-3839aa-8), in excess of $1,350,000,000.
[SEC. 719. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a program under subsection (b)(2)(A)(vi) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246 in excess of $878,297,000, as follows: Child Nutrition Programs Entitlement Commodities—$465,000,000; State Option Contracts—$5,000,000; Removal of Defective Commodities—$2,500,000: Provided, That none of the funds made available in this Act or any other Act shall be used for salaries and expenses to carry out in this fiscal year section 19(i)(1)(E) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended, except in an amount that excludes the transfer of $119,000,000 of the funds to be transferred under subsection (c) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246, until October 1, 2014: Provided further, That $119,000,000 made available on October 1, 2014, to carry out section 19(i)(1)(E) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended, shall be excluded from the limitation described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(vii) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act shall be used to pay the salaries or expenses of any employee of the Department of Agriculture or officer of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out clause 3 of section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935 (Public Law 74–320, 7 U.S.C. 612c, as amended), or for any surplus removal activities or price support activities under section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act: Provided further, That of the available unobligated balances under (b)(2)(A)(vi) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246, $189,000,000 are hereby rescinded.][SEC. 720. None of the funds appropriated by this or any other Act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who prepare or submit appropriations language as part of the President's budget submission to the Congress of the United States for programs under the jurisdiction of the Appropriations Subcommittees on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies that assumes revenues or reflects a reduction from the previous year due to user fees proposals that have not been enacted into law prior to the submission of the budget unless such budget submission identifies which additional spending reductions should occur in the event the user fees proposals are not enacted prior to the date of the convening of a committee of conference for the fiscal year 2015 appropriations Act.][SEC. 721. (a) None of the funds provided by this Act, or provided by previous Appropriations Acts to the agencies funded by this Act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year, or provided from any accounts in the Treasury of the United States derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this Act, shall be available for obligation or expenditure through a reprogramming, transfer of funds, or reimbursements as authorized by the Economy Act, or in the case of the Department of Agriculture, through use of the authority provided by section 702(b) of the Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1944 (7 U.S.C. 2257) or section 8 of Public Law 89–106 (7 U.S.C. 2263), that—(1) creates new programs;
(2) eliminates a program, project, or activity;
(3) increases funds or personnel by any means for any project or activity for which funds have been denied or restricted;
(4) relocates an office or employees;
(5) reorganizes offices, programs, or activities; or
(6) contracts out or privatizes any functions or activities presently performed by Federal employees;
unless the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (as the case may be) notifies, in writing, the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at least 30 days in advance of the reprogramming of such funds or the use of such authority.
(b) None of the funds provided by this Act, or provided by previous Appropriations Acts to the agencies funded by this Act that remain available for obligation or expenditure in the current fiscal year, or provided from any accounts in the Treasury of the United States derived by the collection of fees available to the agencies funded by this Act, shall be available for obligation or expenditure for activities, programs, or projects through a reprogramming or use of the authorities referred to in subsection (a) involving funds in excess of $500,000 or 10 percent, whichever is less, that—
(1) augments existing programs, projects, or activities;
(2) reduces by 10 percent funding for any existing program, project, or activity, or numbers of personnel by 10 percent as approved by Congress; or
(3) results from any general savings from a reduction in personnel which would result in a change in existing programs, activities, or projects as approved by Congress; unless the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (as the case may be) notifies, in writing, the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at least 30 days in advance of the reprogramming or transfer of such funds or the use of such authority.
(c) The Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, or the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall notify in writing the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress before implementing any program or activity not carried out during the previous fiscal year unless the program or activity is funded by this Act or specifically funded by any other Act.
(d) As described in this section, no funds may be used for any activities unless the Secretary of Agriculture, the Secretary of Health and Human Services or the Chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission receives from the Committee on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress written or electronic mail confirmation of receipt of the notification as required in this section.]
SEC. [722]715. Notwithstanding section 310B(g)(5) of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1932(g)(5)), the Secretary may assess a one-time fee for any guaranteed business and industry loan in an amount that does not exceed 3 percent of the guaranteed principal portion of the loan.[SEC. 723. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available to the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or the Farm Credit Administration shall be used to transmit or otherwise make available to any non-Department of Agriculture, non-Department of Health and Human Services, non-Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or non-Farm Credit Administration employee questions or responses to questions that are a result of information requested for the appropriations hearing process.][SEC. 724. Unless otherwise authorized by existing law, none of the funds provided in this Act, may be used by an executive branch agency to produce any prepackaged news story intended for broadcast or distribution in the United States unless the story includes a clear notification within the text or audio of the prepackaged news story that the prepackaged news story was prepared or funded by that executive branch agency.][SEC. 725. No employee of the Department of Agriculture may be detailed or assigned from an agency or office funded by this Act or any other Act to any other agency or office of the Department for more than 30 days unless the individual's employing agency or office is fully reimbursed by the receiving agency or office for the salary and expenses of the employee for the period of assignment.][SEC. 726. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel who provide nonrecourse marketing assistance loans for mohair under section 1201 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 8731).][SEC. 727. Of the unobligated balances in the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Resource Conservation and Development Account, $2,017,000 are hereby permanently cancelled: Provided, That no amounts may be cancelled from amounts that were designated by the Congress as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget or the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985, as amended.][SEC. 728. There is hereby appropriated $1,996,000 to carry out section 1621 of Public Law 110–246.][SEC. 729. There is hereby appropriated $600,000 for the purposes of section 727 of division A of Public Law 112–55.][SEC. 730. Not later than 30 days after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, and the Chairman of the Farm Credit Administration shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate a detailed spending plan by program, project, and activity for the funds made available under this Act.][SEC. 731. Of the unobligated balances available to the Department of Agriculture under the account "Agriculture Buildings and Facilities and Rental Payments'', $30,000,000 are rescinded: Provided, That no amount may be rescinded from funds made available for payments to the General Services Administration for rent and funds made available for payments to the Department of Homeland Security for building security activities.][SEC. 732. Funds made available under title II of the Food for Peace Act (7 U.S.C. 1721 et seq.) may only be used to provide assistance to recipient nations if adequate monitoring and controls, as determined by the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development, are in place to ensure that emergency food aid is received by the intended beneficiaries in areas affected by food shortages and not diverted for unauthorized or inappropriate purposes.][SEC. 733. Of the unobligated balance of funds available to the Department of Agriculture for the cost of section 502 single family housing guaranteed loans for fiscal years 2007 through 2010 under the heading "Rural Development Programs—Rural Housing Service—Rural Housing Insurance Fund Program Account'' in prior appropriations Acts, $1,314,000 is rescinded.][SEC. 734. Of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to section 9005(g)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8105(g)(1)), $8,000,000 are hereby rescinded.][SEC. 735. The Secretary shall expand the pilot program currently in effect for packaging section 502 single family direct loans and not later than 90 days after enactment of this Act enter into Memorandums of Understanding with not less than 5 qualified intermediary organizations to work in coordination with the Secretary to increase the effectiveness of the section 502 single family direct loan program in States and communities currently not served under the existing pilot program.]SEC. [736]716. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out section 307(b) of division C of the Omnibus Consolidated and Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act, 1999 (Public Law 105–277; 112 Stat. 2681–640) in excess of $4,000,000.[SEC. 737. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to reclassify any area eligible for rural housing programs of the Rural Housing Service on September 30, 2013 as not eligible for such programs.][SEC. 738. Funds received by the Secretary of Agriculture in the global settlement of any Federal litigation concerning Federal mortgage loans during fiscal year 2012 may be obligated and expended, in addition to any other available funds, by the Rural Housing Service to pay for costs associated with servicing single family housing loans guaranteed by the Rural Housing Service and such funds shall remain available until expended.][SEC. 739. In addition to amounts otherwise made available by this Act and notwithstanding the last sentence of 16 U.S.C. 1310, there is appropriated $4,000,000, to remain available until expended, to implement non-renewable agreements on eligible lands, including flooded agricultural lands, as determined by the Secretary, under the Water Bank Act (16 U.S.C. 1301–1311).][SEC. 740. (a) Designation.—The Federal building located at 64 Nowelo Street, Hilo, Hawaii, shall be known and designated as the "Daniel K. Inouye United States Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center''.(b) References.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other record of the United States to the Federal building referred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to be a reference to the "Daniel K. Inouye United States Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center''.]
[SEC. 741. Of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to section 9003(h)(1) of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 8103(h)(1)), $40,694,000 are hereby rescinded.]SEC. [742]717. For loans and loan guarantees that do not require budget authority and the program level has been established in this Act, the Secretary of Agriculture may increase the program level for such loans and loan guarantees by not more than 25 percent: Provided, That prior to the Secretary implementing such an increase, the Secretary notifies, in writing, the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress at least 15 days in advance.[SEC. 743. (a)(1) There is hereby appropriated $1,000,000 to conduct an assessment of the existing (as of the date of the enactment of this Act) and prospective scope of domestic hunger and food insecurity in accordance with this section.(2) The Secretary of Agriculture shall select, through a competitive process, and enter into an agreement with an independent, private-sector entity that is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from tax under section 501(a) of such Code, that has recognized credentials and expertise in domestic hunger affairs to—
(A) conduct the assessment required under subsection (a); and
(B) provide technical expertise to the National Commission on Hunger established under subsection (b).
(3) Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the entity selected in accordance with paragraph (2) shall submit to the President and Congress and make publicly available a report containing the assessment required under this subsection and any policy recommendations that such entity considers appropriate.
(b)(1) There is established a commission to be known as the "National Commission on Hunger'' (in this section referred to as the "Commission'').
(2) The Commission shall—
(A) provide policy recommendations to Congress and the Secretary to more effectively use existing (as of the date of the enactment of this Act) programs and funds of the Department of Agriculture to combat domestic hunger and food insecurity; and
(B) develop innovative recommendations to encourage public-private partnerships, faith-based sector engagement, and community initiatives to reduce the need for government nutrition assistance programs, while protecting the safety net for the most vulnerable members of society.
(3) The Commission shall be composed of 10 members, of whom—
(A) 3 members shall be appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(B) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the House of Representatives;
(C) 3 members shall be appointed by the majority leader of the Senate; and
(D) 2 members shall be appointed by the minority leader of the Senate.]
[SEC. 744. None of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used to write, prepare, or publish a final rule or an interim final rule in furtherance of, or otherwise to implement, "Implementation of Regulations Required Under Title XI, of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008; Conduct in Violation of the Act'' (75 Fed. Reg. 35338 (June 22, 2010)) unless the combined annual cost to the economy of such rules does not exceed $100,000,000: Provided, That none of the funds made available by this or any other Act may be used to publish a final or interim final rule in furtherance of, or to otherwise implement, proposed sections 201.2(l), 201.2(t), 201.2(u), 201.3(c), 201.210, 201.211, 201.213, or 201.214 of "Implementation of Regulations Required Under Title XI of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008; Conduct in Violation of the Act'' (75 Fed. Reg. 35338 (June 22, 2010)).]SEC. [745]718. None of the funds made available in this Act may be used to pay the salaries or expenses of personnel to—(1) inspect horses under section 3 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 603);
(2) inspect horses under section 903 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (7 U.S.C. 1901 note; Public Law 104–127); or
(3) implement or enforce section 352.19 of title 9, Code of Federal Regulations.
[SEC. 746. The Secretary shall set aside for Rural Economic Area Partnership (REAP) Zones an amount of funds made available in title III under the headings of Rural Housing Insurance Fund Program Account, Mutual and Self-Help Housing Grants, Rural Housing Assistance Grants, Rural Community Facilities Program Account, Rural Business Program Account, Rural Development Loan Fund Program Account, and Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program Account equal to the amount obligated for REAP Zones by the Secretary with respect to funds provided under such headings in the most recent fiscal year any such funds were obligated under such headings for REAP Zones and such set-asides shall remain in effect until August 15, 2014.][SEC. 747. Fees deposited under the heading "Department of Health and Human Services—Food and Drug Administration—Salaries and Expenses'' in fiscal year 2013 and sequestered pursuant to section 251A of the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act, as amended (2 U.S.C. 901a) shall be available until expended for the same purpose for which those funds were originally appropriated.][SEC. 748. For an additional amount for "Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Salaries and Expenses'', $20,000,000, to remain available until September 30, 2015, for one-time control and management and associated activities directly related to the multiple-agency response to citrus greening.][SEC. 749. None of the credit card refunds or rebates transferred to the Working Capital Fund pursuant to section 729 of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2002 (7 U.S.C. 2235a; Public Law 107–76) shall be available for obligation without written notification to, and the prior approval of, the Committees on Appropriations of both Houses of Congress: Provided, That the refunds or rebates so transferred shall be available for obligation only for the acquisition of plant and capital equipment necessary for the delivery of financial, administrative, and information technology services of primary benefit to the agencies of the Department of Agriculture.][SEC. 750. (a) Section 1240B(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3839aa-2(a)) is amended by striking "2014'' and inserting "2015''.(b) Section 1241(a) of the Food Security Act of 1985 (16 U.S.C. 3841(a)) is amended—
(1) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking "(6), and (7)),'' and inserting "and (7) and each of fiscal years 2014 and 2015 in the case of the program specified in paragraph (6)),''; and
(2) in paragraph (6)—
(A) in subparagraph (D), by striking "and'' after the semicolon at the end;
(B) in subparagraph (E), by striking the period at the end and inserting "; and''; and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
"(F) $1,622,000,000 in fiscal year 2015.''.]
' '(including cancellation)
SEC. 719. None of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act shall be used to pay the salaries and expenses of personnel to carry out a program under subsection (b)(2)(A)(vii) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246 in excess of $959,000,000, as follows: Child Nutrition Programs Entitlement Commodities—$465,000,000; State Option Contracts—$5,000,000; Removal of Defective Commodities—$2,500,000: Provided, That none of the funds made available in this or any other Act shall be used for salaries and expenses to carry out in this fiscal year section 19(i)(1)(E) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended, except in an amount that excludes the transfer of $122,000,000 of the funds transferred under subsection (c) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246, until October 1, 2015: Provided further, That $122,000,000 made available on October 1, 2015, to carry out section 19(i)(1)(E) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended, shall be excluded from the limitation described in subsection (b)(2)(A)(viii) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246: Provided further, That none of the funds appropriated or otherwise made available by this or any other Act shall be used to pay the salaries or expenses of any employee of the Department of Agriculture or officer of the Commodity Credit Corporation to carry out clause 3 of section 32 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1935 (Public Law 74–320, as amended; 7 U.S.C. 612c), or for any surplus removal activities or price support activities under section 5 of the Commodity Credit Corporation Charter Act: Provided further, That of the available unobligated balances under (b)(2)(A)(vii) of section 14222 of Public Law 110–246, $203,000,000 are hereby permanently cancelled. SEC. 720. There is hereby established in the Treasury of the United States a fund to be known as the "Nonrecurring expenses fund" (the Fund): Provided, That unobligated balances of expired discretionary funds appropriated in this fiscal year from the General Fund of the Treasury to the Department of Agriculture (except the Forest Service) by this or any other Act may be transferred (not later than the end of the fifth fiscal year after the last fiscal year for which such funds are available for the purposes for which appropriated) into the Fund: Provided further, That amounts deposited in the Fund shall be available until expended, and in addition to such other funds as may be available for such purposes, for capital acquisition necessary for the operation of the Department of Agriculture, including facilities infrastructure and information technology infrastructure, subject to approval by the Office of Management and Budget: Provided further, That amounts in the Fund may be obligated only after the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Senate are notified at least 15 days in advance of the planned use of funds. SEC. 721. None of the funds appropriated by this Act may be used to carry out section 410 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 679a) or section 30 of the Poultry Products Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 471). SEC. 722. In carrying out subsection (h) of section 502 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1472(h)), the Secretary may use the authority described in subsections (h) and (j) of section 538 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1490p-2(h) and (j)). SEC. 723. Notwithstanding section 18(b) of the Rural Electrification Act of 1936 (7 U.S.C. 918(b)), the Secretary may charge a fee under such Act to cover reasonable administrative costs incurred by the Secretary (acting through the Rural Utilities Service), its consultants, or other retained professionals, in the performance of its environmental and historical preservation activities associated with facilitating the review and processing of electric transmission infrastructure projects under such Act: Provided, That the recovery of such costs shall be paid to the appropriate account covering the salaries and expenses of the Rural Utilities Service, such funds shall be in addition to any other available funds, shall be available for obligation by the Secretary without further appropriation for such purposes, and shall remain available until expended. SEC. 724. The Secretary may charge a fee for lenders to access Department loan guarantee systems in connection with such lenders' participation in loan guarantee programs of the Rural Housing Service: Provided, That the funds collected from such fees shall be made available to the Secretary without further appropriation and such funds shall be deposited into the Rural Development Salaries and Expense Account and shall remain available until expended for obligation and expenditure by the Secretary for administrative expenses of the Rural Housing Service Loan Guarantee Program in addition to other available funds: Provided further, That such fees collected shall not exceed $50 per loan. SEC. 725. The Secretary of Agriculture and the Secretary's designees are hereby granted the same access to information and subject to the same requirements applicable to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development as provided in section 453(j) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 653(j)) and section 6103(l)(7)(D)(ix) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 6103(l)(7)(D)(ix)) to verify the income for individuals participating in sections 502, 504, or 521 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1472, 1474, and 1490a). SEC. 726. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan guarantee to, any corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless a federal agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and make a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. SEC. 727. None of the funds made available by this Act may be used to enter into a contract, memorandum of understanding, or cooperative agreement with, make a grant to, or provide a loan or loan guarantee to, any corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless a federal agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this further action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government. SEC. 728. For necessary expenses of the Southwest Border Regional Commission in carrying out activities authorized by subtitle V of title 40, United States Code, up to $2,000,000, to remain available until expended. '(cancellation)
SEC. 729. Of the unobligated balances provided pursuant to section 12033 and section 15101 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, $125,000,000 are hereby permanently cancelled. (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014.)