This form is available electronically. Form Approved - OMB No. 0581-0305

WA-490 (See Page 12 for Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Statements.)

(07-31-18)

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Agricultural Marketing Service

United States Warehouse Act

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE

PROVIDER AGREEMENT TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE 

AND MAINTAIN OTHER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTS

This Provider Agreement between (a)

(Provider) and the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) authorizes the Provider to establish and maintain a 

database and system, referred to as a central filing system (CFS) for the purpose of electronically filing 

documents related to the shipment, payment, and financing of the sale of agricultural products as authorized by 

the U. S. Warehouse Act (USWA). Such electronic documents are hereafter referred to as Other Electronic 

Documents (OEDs). By entering into this Agreement, the Provider agrees to the terms and conditions set forth in 

this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices, and the regulations found at 7 CFR Part 735. This Agreement, its 

Addenda, and Appendices, will become effective upon execution by the Administrator of the Agricultural 

Marketing Service and shall remain in effect until terminated as provided for in Section V of this Agreement.

Notwithstanding any Federal law or Department of Agriculture (USDA) data security restriction, nothing 

contained herein should be interpreted or construed by a Provider so as to deny cooperation with an applicable 

Maritime authority or a State regulatory authority with respect to access to examination or investigation data 

stored in a CFS by a Maritime regulated entity and/or a State regulated entity.

The Provider shall not warrant nor guarantee any part of the underlying transaction or activity that involves the 

use of the Provider’s CFS to perfect or consummate such a transaction or activity. The underlying transaction or 

activity shall be administered and governed by the applicable Federal, State or Maritime rule of law.

The purposes of this Agreement are to ensure that the CFS (each of the following):

• provides for the correct creation, issuance, transfer, and maintenance of OEDs,

• data is secure, not changed inappropriately, and only released to authorized parties,

• is operated by a neutral third party in a confidential and secure manner independent of any outside 

influence or bias in action or appearance, and 

• provides for negotiable or non-negotiable documents in a non-electronic format to be presented to the 

Provider for the electronic creation, storage, maintenance, and transmission in their CFS. The Provider 

may generate an electronic version of such document but must maintain custody of the original negotiable 

or non-negotiable document except as is otherwise authorized by AMS.
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Definitions:

Administrator is the AMS designee whose general direction and supervision all provisions and activities 

regulated under the USWA are administered.

Agricultural Marketing Service is the USDA agency whose jurisdiction includes administration of the USWA.

Agricultural products are those commodities and products of such commodities listed in Appendix II.

Holder is the current lawful owner or beneficial possessor of the OED stored in the Provider’s CFS and is the 

only person allowed to transfer ownership or possession of the OED in the CFS.

OEDs are documents that are generated, sent, received, or stored by electronic, optical, or similar means, 

including electronic data exchange, electronic mail, telegram, telex or telecopy.

OED issuer is the person authorized by the user to create OEDs and who officially issues or initializes the 

original OED.

Signatures are the hand inscribed original, facsimile, digital, or any other form of authentication approved by 

AMS.

User is the business entity that has contracted with the Provider to use OED services within the Provider’s CFS.

I. Common Computing Environment and eAuthentication

The Provider will, at a minimum, make available a common computing environment to the users of their 

CFS that offers nondiscriminatory access and ability to logon remotely to the Provider’s CFS through an 

eAuthentication method recognized by AMS. Before accepting an OED into their CFS as issued, the 

Provider will, at a minimum, authenticate the OED creator as the person authorized by the user to issue or 

initiate the OED.

II. Terms and Conditions

A. General

The Provider will (each of the following):

1. design a CFS that allows users of the system to create, transfer, complete transactions, and 

generate a document for use by another user with respect to shipment, payment, or financing of a 

sale of an agricultural commodity,

2. make a written request for approval as a Provider from AMS,

3. provide the following for AMS review:

a. the written system description setting forth the manner in which the system will operate,

b. the agreements between the Provider and their users, and

c. advance notice of any changes to or new agreements with users internally or externally 

affecting the system.
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4. operate the CFS in such a manner that it: 

a. does not favor the interests of any party over those of another party or which creates the 

appearance of operation in a manner that is biased in favor of any other party,

b. is operative and accessible to users and AMS for a period of not less than 18 hours per day 

Monday through Friday and not less than 12 hours per day on Saturday and Sunday,

c. has a continuous period of access during the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM for the local time 

zone where the CFS is located,

d. assures all transmissions of data are secured and transmitted via telecommunications 

hardware and software according to the requirements described in the applicable Addendum 

for the OEDs that the Provider is authorized to maintain in the CFS,

e. does not contain information concerning security interest on the commodities represented by 

the OEDs,

f. considers genuine, facsimile, and electronic signatures of persons authorized to sign such 

documents as that person’s signature,

g. allows only the CFS user who issued the OED and is the current holder to correct information 

contained within a required data field, to cancel, or to void OED's,

h. allows only the current holder of an OED to transfer their “holder” status of the OED to a 

new holder,

i. provides AMS notice setting forth the reasons and expected duration of periods in which the 

Provider cannot furnish access to the CFS with:

(1) advance written notice 5 calendar days prior to the beginning of extraordinary 

maintenance beyond the Provider’s control, and

(2) immediate notification to AMS of the access problems when unforeseen circumstances 

cause lapse of service during operating hours for more than a 1hour period.

j. has routine maintenance performed without disruption of service, and 

k. prevents, to the extent possible, duplication of any OED issued under this Agreement, its 

Addenda, and its Appendices; further, it is intended that no duplicate document in any other 

form be transferred by any person with respect to the same agricultural product or any portion 

of that agricultural product while outstanding.

NOTE: AMS may deny or withdraw authorization of this Agreement, its Addenda, or its Appendices

if AMS determines that the prospective Provider's software and hardware are not capable of fulfilling 

the requirements of this Agreement, its Addenda, or its Appendices.
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5. pay to AMS (all of the following):

a. fees as set forth in Appendix I and as directed by AMS, including initially:

(1) a non-refundable application fee, and 

(2) non-refundable annual fees prorated for the initial approval year, and thereafter

(3) annual fees as set forth in Appendix I.

b. fees as they may change due to future fee structure changes which will be formalized in 

Addenda to this Agreement:

(1) presented to the Provider for signature and acceptance by April 1 of that year to become 

 effective May 1 of that year, and 

(2) alternatively, allowing the Provider the option to terminate the agreement by April 1.

NOTE: AMS may take action to suspend or terminate this Agreement for unpaid fees due AMS

overdue in excess of 90 calendar days.

B. Financial Reporting and Records

The Provider will (each of the following):

1. submit to AMS an annual Certified Public Accountant audit level financial statement which:

a. must encompass the Provider’s fiscal year, and

b. must be submitted to AMS no later than 90 calendar days following the end of the Provider’s 

fiscal year.

2. maintain complete, accurate, and current financial records, and

3. maintain a financial net worth as set forth in the applicable Addenda or Appendices.

C. Insurance

The Provider will provide and maintain (each of the following):

1. insurance coverage payable to users of the CFS as provided in 7 CFR Part 735, this Agreement, 

and as set forth in the applicable Addenda or Appendices,

2. full coverage insurance that may include acceptable arrangements between the insurer and 

Provider concerning deductibles as long as AMS is fully covered for any loss by the insurer, and

3. other insurance coverage, when applicable, as determined by AMS.
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D. Electronic Data Processing Audit

1. The Provider will submit to AMS an electronic data processing audit that encompasses the 

Provider’s fiscal year (each of the following):

a. no later than 90 calendar days following the end of the Provider’s fiscal year, and

b. that evidences current computer operations, security, disaster recovery capabilities of the 

system and recovery plan, and other related systems.

E. Operations

The Provider will (each of the following):

1. give AMS unrestricted access to the CFS (free of charge to AMS), to all related and backup files, 

and to off-site records such that (each of the following):

a. this access includes the location where such systems, records and data are maintained, and

b. the required records are furnished in the form of records (printed or electronic or both) as 

requested by AMS.

2. maintain a comprehensive and continuous log of all activity undertaken in the CFS that is 

capable of producing an audit trail of transactions such that (each of the following):

a. the log and accompanying set of records are sufficient to allow for a reconstruction of the 

files, activities, and events pertaining to each OED that is (each of the following):

(1) issued,

(2) canceled,

(3) converted to paper,

(4) converted from paper

(5) transferred, or

(6) changed in anyway,

(7) and employs:

(a) a “before” and “after” field,

(b) the date of change

(c) the time of the change,

(d) the identity of the user making the change, and

(e) details of attempts to make unauthorized changes or access to OED data.

b. the log and records maintained for this reconstruction shall be kept in secure storage for a 

period of 6 years after December 31 of the year the OED was issued.

3. create two complete sets of disaster recovery records daily that (each of the following):

a. are kept in a fireproof safe, a fireproof vault, or a fireproof compartment,

b. are retained until a new set of disaster recovery records are created and stored, and

c. includes maintaining one set of their disaster recovery records off-site.
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4. avoid contracting with Maritime authorities or State licensing authorities with OEDs in

(either of the following):

a. executing any agreement with Maritime authorities or State licensing authorities involving 

OEDs and the Provider's CFS, and

b. denying Maritime authorities or State licensing authorities access to the Provider's CFS or 

OED data.

F. Provider’s Fees and Charges to Users

The Provider will (each of the following):

1. file with AMS, before initiating, those fees they charge users of its CFS,

2. make available, at no charge, a schedule of its charges to potential users, and

3. assess fees to users of the CFS in a non-discriminatory manner.

NOTE: The Provider may deny a user access to the CFS if the user has not made payment to the 

Provider for fees which are more than 60 calendar days overdue.

G. Disaster Recovery Preparation

The Provider will (each of the following):

1. maintain a written comprehensive disaster recovery procedure approved by AMS of all 

computerized and non-computerized functions and data,

2. perform, at a location that is not related to the CFS, a comprehensive live test of their disaster 

recovery plan twice a year and report the results such that (each of the following):

a. the results of such a test are subject to review by AMS, and

b. AMS may require alternative or additional security requirements if AMS determines that the 

security procedures of the Provider are insufficient to protect users of the system.

3. notify AMS immediately if any data related to an OED has been lost due to a CFS malfunction 

and furnish a written explanation of the events which occurred and any other documentation as 

requested by AMS, and

4. be strictly liable for costs incurred by AMS as a result of action taken by AMS in the event of a 

failure of the CFS or in the event of a lost, damaged, or improperly destroyed OED.
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H. Security

The Provider will (each of the following):

1. ensure on-site security of the computer hardware, software, and data designed to prevent the 

destruction of facilities and data and the unauthorized distribution of OED information,

2. give data only to a party who has the right to access it unless authorized by AMS,

3. have a written security plan that includes measures to protect the CFS under this Agreement, its 

Addenda and Appendices, and

4. conduct a facility vulnerability assessment and establish procedures that address:

a. general security of the physical structures and grounds,

b. emergency action planning, and

c. contact information for local authorities.

III. System Requirements

The Provider will, except as otherwise authorized by AMS (each of the following):

A. operate the CFS in a manner that allows interaction with AMS databases, USDA examination 

programs, and the CFS of another entity approved by AMS as a Provider under 7 CFR Part 735,

B. provide AMS detailed written documentation of the manner in which the CFS will operate prior to 

allowing any user access to its CFS, and

C. secure data and all transmissions of data by using hardware and software approved by AMS upon 

request by AMS.

IV. Records and Reports

A. The Provider must furnish reports as requested by AMS to ensure compliance with this Agreement, 

its Addenda and Appendices, and the USWA.

B. In general, the Provider must (each of the following):

1. not delete or alter any of the AMS authorized OEDs or related data in the CFS unless such 

actions are authorized by this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices or by AMS,

2. notify AMS immediately if any data related to an OED has been deleted or altered without 

authorization, and 

3. furnish a written explanation of the events which occurred and any other documentation as 

requested by AMS.
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V. Other Requirements

The Provider shall ensure the following statement is in their agreements with all users of their system:

“The user and their employees are subject to the provisions of criminal and civil fraud statutes that apply 

to making a false certification or statement, illegal conversion, or causing loss of beneficial interest in the 

agricultural product, fraudulent adjustments or correction, and concealment of operational or financial 

condition, and as such may be punishable by imprisonment, fines, and other penalties including but not 

limited to the following: 15 U. S. C. 714m; 18 U. S. C. 286, 287, 371, 641, 651, 1001, and 1014; and 

31 U. S. C. 3729.”

VI. Suspension, Reinstatement, or Termination of this Agreement

A. Termination of this Agreement may be accomplished by written notification of either party 60 

calendar days prior to the effective date of the termination.

B. If the Provider intends to terminate its operations under this Agreement, the Provider must (each of 

the following):

1. notify AMS of the termination 60 calendar days prior to its planned termination,

2. notify all CFS users of the termination 30 calendar days prior to its planned termination, and

3. furnish AMS the CFS, in its entirety, in a format as determined by AMS.

 

C. AMS may immediately suspend or terminate this Agreement for just cause at any time, if AMS

determines the Provider has failed to comply with any provision of the USWA, the regulations at 

 7 CFR Part 735, this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices. AMS will provide the Provider a 

written statement outlining the basis for the suspension or termination.

D. Reinstatement of a suspended Agreement requires (each of the following):

1. a written request for reinstatement of the Agreement by Provider, and

2. verifiable accomplishment of the action(s) necessary to conform to the provisions of the USWA, 

the regulations at 7 CFR Part 735, this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices, in addition,

AMS may (any of the following):

a. conduct an on-site examination to investigate accomplishment of actions required, and

b. assess a reinstatement fee that (all of the following):

(1) will not exceed the annual fee provided for in Appendix I, and

(2) may be waived if AMS determines the Provider was not in material violation of 

 such provisions.

E. At termination (each of the following):

1. The Provider shall immediately surrender all related electronic files and paper records to AMS,

and
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2. AMS shall perform a final audit of the Provider's CFS or give written notice to the Provider that 

such an audit is waived.

VII. Disputes

All disputes arising under any transaction within this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices shall be 

determined as provided for in the attached Addenda or as otherwise authorized by AMS.

VIII. Liability

The Provider shall be strictly liable to AMS under this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices for any 

losses and costs incurred by AMS associated with system failure or lost, damaged, or improperly destroyed 

OEDs. The Provider, as a "designated representative" of the Secretary of Agriculture under the USWA,

shall:

A. exercise due diligence in preventing the assimilation, conveyance or presentation of unauthorized, 

erroneous or misleading information through their CFS; and

B. serve as custodians of CFS records and data on behalf of, and under the exclusive control of USWA.

IX. Transferring OEDs Between Providers

A. A Provider may transfer OEDs from its CFS to the CFS of another AMS-approved OED Provider 

provided each of these conditions is met:

1. AMS receives a written request from the user or other authorized party defined in the applicable 

Addendum and authorized by AMS,

2. Users may change Providers only once a year (AMS may waive or modify this limitation of 

allowing the changing of Providers only once a year.),

3. The current Provider must (each of the following):

a. Provide the new Provider and the user a complete list of all current holders with open OEDs 

that were issued within the past 12 months, for that subject user, 30 calendar days prior to the 

intended transfer date. This list must contain all the following information regarding each 

holder:

(1) holder identification number,

(2) holder name,

(3) complete mailing address,

(4) phone number,

(5) fax number,

(6) contact person, and

(7) email address (if available).

b. Invoice the user 14 calendar days prior to the intended transfer date for the transfer charges 

according to (each of the following):

(1) the current Provider’s tariff, and

(2) the number of open OEDs issued within the past 12 months for the subject user on the 

date of invoice.
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c. Complete, before 12:00 noon on the day of transfer, each of the following:

(1) terminate access by all holders to the OED records of the subject user,

(2) produce a file that contains all data for each of the OED records of the subject user. This 

file must only contain data for those open OEDs issued within the past 12 months,

(3) furnish the new Provider a list of current holders of open OEDs issued within the past 12 

months for that user (new holders could have shown up since the notification date). The 

list must contain the same information about each holder as detailed in “a” of this section.

(4) initiate the connection to the new Provider’s CFS and complete the transmission of all 

the files and records of the identified OEDs. Each Provider will maintain a designated 

transfer site for the purpose of transferring these files, and 

(5) notify AMS's Warehouse and Commodity Management Division/License and Storage 

Contract Branch (AMS/WCMD/LSCB) of the completion of the transfer.

4. The user must (each of the following):

a. Notify AMS/WCMD/LSCB and the current Provider 30 calendar days prior to the intended 

transfer date. Notification must include an exact date for the transfer,

b. Send notices of the change to each holder of open OEDs issued within the past 12 months 30 

calendar days prior to the transfer date. The notice must (each of the following):

(1) inform the holders that no access to their OEDs will be available on the intended transfer 

date, and

(2) clearly state the last day that the current Provider will be utilized, and the first day that 

the new Provider will be effective, and 

c. Pay all charges, including transfer charges, due the current Provider prior to the transfer of 

OEDs to the new Provider.

Note: Failure to pay could delay the transfer of data files to the new Provider.

5. The new Provider must (each of the following):

a. Perform all necessary data conversions,

b. Make the OED records available on their CFS,

c. Provide open access to all holders and authorized users not later than 7:00 a.m., the day after 

the transfer date,

d. Notify the user that the conversion is complete, and 

e. Notify AMS/WCMD/LSCB that the conversion is complete.
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B. AMS/WCMD/LSCB will (each of the following):

1. Contact the current Provider and new Provider to determine if the requested transfer date is 

acceptable,

2. Negotiate an acceptable transfer date with both Providers and the user if the requested transfer 

date is not acceptable to both Providers,

3. Determine the notification date (at least 30 calendar days prior to the transfer date), and

4. Consider accepting a transfer date that is less than 30 calendar days from the notification date of 

intended change if agreed to by AMS/WCMD/LSCB, both Providers and the user. 

Note: The 30 calendar day requirement is to allow for proper notification to all holders of OEDs.

X. Fines and Penalties

The Provider and their employees are subject to the provisions of criminal and civil fraud statutes that

apply to making a false certification or statement, illegal conversion or causing loss of beneficial interest

of agricultural products, fraudulent adjustments or correction, and concealment of operational or financial 

condition and as such may be punishable by imprisonment, fines, and other penalties including but not

limited to the following: 15 U. S. C. 714m; 18 U. S. C. 286, 287, 371, 641, 651, 1001, and 1014; and 

31 U. S. C. 3729. 

XI. Effective Date, Renewal, Amendments, and Correspondence

A. This Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices shall become effective upon the date signed by AMS.

B. Unless terminated, this Agreement will automatically renew, under the same terms and conditions, 

unless amended, annually, effective April 30, provided the Provider is in compliance with the 

provisions of this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices, the applicable provisions of 7 CFR 

 Part 735 and the applicable provisions of the USWA.

C. Notice required by this Agreement delivered to the address of the contact person or the person's 

alternate shall be a notice to the Provider within this Agreement, its Addenda, and Appendices.

D. AMS may amend this Agreement, its Addenda, or its Appendices for any reason. If this Agreement, 

its Addenda, or Appendices are so amended, the Provider may refuse to accept such amendment and 

terminate this Agreement, its Addenda, and its Appendices in accordance with paragraph E of this 

section. During the 60 calendar day notification period the Provider will continue to operate under 

the terms of the Agreement, its Addenda, and its Appendices, in effect prior to the amendment.

E. Either AMS or the Provider may terminate this Agreement without cause provided the terminating 

party gives the other party written notice at least 60 calendar days in advance of termination.

XII. Contact

A. The Provider shall designate a contact person or alternate person as the person to be contacted by 

AMS regarding performance of this Agreement. 
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B. Unless specified in writing by AMS, the Provider shall direct all inquiries regarding performance of 

this Agreement or its Addenda to:

Chief, License and Storage Contract Branch

Warehouse and Commodity Management Division

P. O. Box 419205 - Stop 9148

Kansas City, MO 64141-6205

Phone: 816-926-6474

Fax: 844-930-0174

(a) Name of Provider

(b) Signature of Provider

(c) Title of Provider

(d) Date

(e) Signature of Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service

(f) Date 

 

NOTE: The following statement is made in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a - as amended). The authority for requesting the 

information identified on this form is 7 CFR Part 735, 7 CFR Part 1427, the United States Warehouse Act (Pub. L. 106-472), and the Commodity 

Credit Corporation Charter Act (15 U.S.C. 714 et seq.). The information will be used to establish and maintain a database and central filing 

system for electronically filing documents related to the shipment, payment, and financing of the sale of agricultural products issued under the 

United States Warehouse Act. The information collected on this form may be disclosed to other Federal, State, Local government agencies, 

Tribal agencies, and nongovernmental entities that have been authorized access to the information by statute or regulation and/or as described 

in applicable Routine Uses identified in the System of Records Notice for USDA/FSA-2, Farm Records File (Automated) and USDA/FSA-3, 

Consultants File. Providing the requested information is voluntary. However, failure to furnish the requested information will result in a 

determination of ineligibility to obtain new licensing or retain existing licensing under the United States Warehouse Act.

According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, an agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to, a 

collection of information unless it displays a valid OMB control number. The valid OMB control number for this information collection is 0581-

0305. The time required to complete this information collection is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for 

reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection 

of information.

The provisions of appropriate criminal and civil fraud, privacy, and other statutes may be applicable to the information provided. RETURN THIS 

COMPLETED FORM TO THE WAREHOUSE AND COMMODITY MANAGEMENT DIVISION, STOP 9148, P.O. BOX 419205, KANSAS CITY, 

MO 64141-6205.

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or 

administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital 

status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA 

(not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. 

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or 

USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages 

other than English. 

To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office 

or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to 

USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: 

program.intake@usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
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APPENDIX I

Fees 

The fees shown below shall remain effective from:

May 1, through April 30, .

Application Fee $ 

Annual Fee $ 

OR

See special provisions set forth in the applicable OED addendum and its appendices.

APPENDIX II

Agricultural Products covered under this agreement include but are not limited to:

Beans Berries Bio-diesel Coffee Cocoa

Cotton Dairy Products Ethanol Fish/Shellfish Flowers

Fruits Grain Grass Greens Gourds

Herbs Hides/Skins Horticulture Livestock Meat

Melons Nuts Oilseeds Poultry Sweeteners

Vegetables Wool Wood Products Juice
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Instructions For WA-490 

AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT TO 

ELECTRONICALLY FILE AND MAINTAIN OTHER ELECTRONIC 

DOCUMENTS

Used by authorized providers to contract with AMS to provide services to users of the provider’s 

electronic storage and transfer system.

Submit the original of the completed form in hard copy or facsimile to the Warehouse and 

Commodity Management Division (WCMD), STOP 9148, P.O. Box 419205, Kansas City, MO 

64141-6205; or FAX 844-930-0174. Customers who have established electronic access credentials 

with WCMD may electronically transmit this form to WCMD. Features for transmitting the form 

electronically are available to those customers with access credentials only. If you would like to 

establish online access credentials with USDA, follow the instructions provided at the USDA 

eForms web site.

Providers complete Page 1 and Page 12.

Fld Name /

Item No.

Instruction

(a)

Name of 

Provider

Enter complete name of Provider, on page 1.

(a)

Name of 

Provider

Enter complete name of Provider, on page 12.

(b)

Signature

of Provider

Enter signature of Provider’s authorized person, on page 12.

(c)

Title of 

Provider

Enter title of Provider’s authorized person, on page 12.

(d)

Date

Enter date of signature of Provider’s authorized person, on page 12.

Page 12 (e) “Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service” and (f) Date” is for AMS use only.