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Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter B - AQUACULTURE PRODUCER RESOURCE PROGRAM › Section 106.21 - Program objectives

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The purpose of the APRP is to provide potential aquaculture
					 producers with information on a variety of aquaculture subjects. The APRP will
					 provide a clearinghouse through which production information will be gathered
					 and made available to producers and other interested parties.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter B - AQUACULTURE PRODUCER RESOURCE PROGRAM › Section 106.22 - Limitations

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(a)
Extent
				  of program activities.
The APRP will organize a system to collect
				  information on aquaculture into a centralized source. This information will
				  include: species information, culture techniques, facility permitting
				  requirements, supply sources, production planning information, business plan
				  formats, environmental issues, food safety practices and a central directory of
				  aquaculture producers by county and product. The information will be made
				  available through the Department's website (
www.pda.state.pa.us
) and through fax or mail
				  to any individual upon request.
(b)
Use of funds.
Funds allocated for the APRP will be used solely
				  for the purposes in this subchapter.
(c)
Funds available basis.
Program activities will not be undertaken unless funds are available.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter B - AQUACULTURE PRODUCER RESOURCE PROGRAM › Section 106.23 - Notice of program availability

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(a)
Public notification.
The
				  public will be notified of the availability of APRP materials in any of the
				  following manners:
(1)
Direct
				  mailing.
A mailing targeted to individuals whom have requested
				  inclusion on the mailing list from the APRP administrator at the date of
				  mailing.
(2)
Internet
				  access.
Individuals may access APRP materials and information through
				  the Department's website.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter B - AQUACULTURE PRODUCER RESOURCE PROGRAM › Section 106.24 - Recordkeeping

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APRP materials will be maintained by the Department for 5
					 years from the date of publication or entry into the APRP
					 system.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.41 - Program objectives

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The purpose of the AEEP is to increase the educational
						opportunities related to aquaculture available to citizens of this
						Commonwealth. The AEEP will provide opportunities for elementary, high school
						and college students, current and prospective aquaculture producers and other
						citizens to learn about aquaculture either through direct programming or
						through AEEP grants. The AEEP will encourage schools and universities to
						integrate aquaculture education into their curriculums by providing educational
						materials and grants for program development. The AEEP will organize workshops
						on aquaculture issues of interest to producers or educators, or both, to
						increase information dissemination. The AEEP will provide new information on
						production techniques and marketing strategies. The AEEP will develop, publish
						and distribute educational materials for consumers, educators and
						propagators.
This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §
													106.42 (relating to
						  limitations).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.42 - Limitations

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(a)
Applicant eligibility.
Only eligible applicants will be
					 considered for the AEEP. To be eligible to participate in activities under the
					 AEEP, applicants shall be associations, companies of this Commonwealth, or
					 educational institutions that are located in this Commonwealth or serve
					 citizens of this Commonwealth through a partnership arrangement with a
					 Commonwealth-based organization. To be eligible to receive AEEP materials or
					 participate in AEEP activities, applicants shall be citizens of this
					 Commonwealth, members of a Commonwealth-based organization or pay a fee
					 determined by the Department. To be eligible to participate in AEEP grant
					 programs, applicants shall be citizens of this Commonwealth or organizations
					 incorporated in this Commonwealth with experience and expertise in aquaculture.
					 Each applicant approved for participation shall comply with the criteria
					 established by the act and this subchapter.
(b)
Extent of program
					 activities.
The AEEP will organize educational activities and provide
					 educational materials for eligible applicants. The AEEP may also develop grant
					 programs for eligible applicants to further the purpose of §
											106.41 (relating to program
					 objectives).
(c)
Use of
					 funds.
Funds allocated for the AEEP shall be used solely for the
					 purposes in this subchapter.
(d)
Funds available basis.
AEEP program activities, program grants
					 and the biennial conference will not be undertaken unless funds are
					 available.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.43 - Notice of activities

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(a)
Eligible applicants.
Eligible applicants will be notified of
					 AEEP activities and grant programs through one or more of the following methods
					 in any combination:
(1)
Pennsylvania
					 Bulletin.
Availability of upcoming AEEP activities and grant programs
					 will be printed in the
Pennsylvania Bulletin.
(2)
Direct mailing.
A
					 mailing targeted to each educational organization, aquacultural propagator or
					 aquaculture-related business registered with the AEEP administrator at the date
					 of mailing.
(3)
Advertisements.
Advertisements may be published in newspapers
					 and magazines that the Department determines to be effective in letting the
					 targeted audience know of an activity's availability.
(4)
Website.
The
					 Department's website.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.44 - Conflict of interest

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A member of the Advisory Committee may apply for
						participation in AEEP activities and grant programs if all decisions regarding
						the application are subject to
						65 Pa.C.S. §
												1103(j) (relating to
						restricted activities) and the action does not violate the State Adverse
						Interest Act (71 P. S. §
												§
												776.1-776.9) or 4 Pa. Code Chapter 7,
						Subchapter K (relating to code of conduct for appointed officials and State
						employees). Members of the Advisory Committee shall supply a signed statement
						with their application certifying they have complied with the referenced codes.
						Copies of the codes will be made available to members upon
						request.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.45 - Recordkeeping

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An AEEP participant or grant recipient shall maintain all
						receipts, supporting documents, exit reports and other documents pertaining to
						the AEEP activity or grant. These records shall be retained for 3 years
						beginning at the conclusion of the activity. The records shall be made
						available to the Department upon request.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.46 - Cancellation/default

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An activity, grant or participant approval may be
						canceled by the Department upon a determination that the approved participant
						has violated the act, this subchapter or the participation agreement, the
						approved participant violated the activity's rules, or upon failure of the
						approved participant to satisfy the verification requirements of this
						subchapter. Upon cancellation, the Department may seek recovery of program or
						grant funds expended by the participant.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.47 - Right of recovery

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The Department has the right to make a claim for and
						receive from the approved participant any funds not expended in accordance with
						the act, this subchapter or participation or grant agreement.
This section cited in 7 Pa. Code §
													106.62 (relating to general
						  conditions).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › GENERAL PROVISIONS › Section 106.48 - Deficits

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The Department is not responsible for cost overruns
						incurred by an AEEP participant.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM › Section 106.51 - General conditions

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(a)
Activity participation agreement.
The approved, signed
					 application for an AEEP activity shall constitute the participation agreement.
					 The participant desiring to take part in an AEEP sponsored activity shall sign
					 the application which shall set forth the amount of the participation fee and
					 other terms and conditions as the Department may reasonably require. Upon
					 receipt of a completed, signed application, the Department will review and
					 process the application as set forth in this subchapter. The Department will
					 then issue an approval or denial of the application. Approved applicants will
					 be registered for the AEEP activity upon receipt of the participation fee in
					 the AEEP application.
(b)
Default.
A participant who fails to abide by the terms of the
					 participation agreement or the act or this subchapter shall be in
					 default.
(c)
Exit
					 survey.
The Department may require an AEEP participant to submit a
					 completed exit survey form.
(1) The
					 requirement will be set forth in the AEEP application.
(2) The Department will develop an activity
					 survey form.
(3) The exit survey
					 form will include questions relating to the participant's involvement in the
					 relevant activity to determine the degree to which the activity contributes to
					 the program's goals.
(4)
					 Information requested will relate to things such as the educational quality and
					 timeliness of the information provided.
(5) When the Department requires the
					 completion of an exit survey, within 4 weeks of completion of participation in
					 an AEEP activity, the participant shall submit to the Department a completed
					 activity survey form.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM › Section 106.52 - Application

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(a)
Application required.
Applicants shall submit applications to
					 participate in AEEP activities on forms provided by the Department at the
					 address set forth on the application.
(b)
Application
					 requirements.
An application for an AEEP activity will not be
					 considered by the Department unless the following items are included:
(1) The name, address and contact information
					 (to include telephone, facsimile and Internet, as available) of the
					 participating organization, or individual.
(2) The name and direct contact information
					 for the designated activity contact.
(3) A signature by the individual or
					 authorized organizational representative, attesting to compliance with the
					 provisions of the terms and conditions for participation in the AEEP
					 activity.
(4) Payment in full of
					 the participation fee in the application and payable to the
					 Department.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM › Section 106.53 - Review of applications

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(a)
Factors.
Factors to be considered by the Department in
					 selecting AEEP participants include the following:
(1) Participation in previous AEEP and other
					 Department activities.
(2)
					 Appropriateness of the applicant's participation in the specific AEEP
					 activity.
(3) Ability of the
					 applicant to provide a qualified representative during the entire AEEP
					 activity.
(4) Amount of space
					 available for the particular activity.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM › Section 106.55 - Notice of disposition of application

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(a)
Applications deemed
					 complete.
The Department will notify applicants within 15 days of
					 receipt of their completed application of a decision to approve, approve with
					 special conditions or reject the application. When the application is rejected,
					 the Department will set forth in writing the reason for the rejection and
					 refund the participation fee.
(b)
Applications deemed incomplete or ineligible.
Within 15 days
					 of receipt of an application, the Department will notify the applicant of a
					 decision to reject the application or notify the applicant of a deficiency in
					 the application and request additional data. If additional data is requested,
					 notification shall be in writing and detail the additional data needed. The
					 Department will follow the procedures in §
											106.54(b)(5)
					 (relating to processing of applications).
(c)
Applications not processed within
					 the time period.
When the Department does not render a decision within
					 the allotted time period the application will be deemed approved so long as
					 participation space is available within the given activity. Priority will be
					 determined by postmark date of applications.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITY PROGRAM › Section 106.56 - Cancellation policy

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(a)
Deadline.
Approved participants shall submit cancellations in
					 writing to the Department at least 15 days prior to the beginning date of the
					 specific AEEP activity.
(b)
Reimbursement.
In the event of cancellation by an approved
					 applicant, the Department will attempt to reallocate the AEEP slot. If
					 successful, 75% of the AEEP participation fee for the activity will be returned
					 to the canceling approved participant. Otherwise, the fee is forfeited to the
					 Department in its entirety.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM › Section 106.61 - Grant amount

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Grants may not exceed $10,000 except as provided in this
						subchapter. An additional amount of up to $10,000 may be granted if the
						applicant matches that additional amount dollar for dollar so that a single
						grant may not exceed $20,000 in 1 calendar year.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM › Section 106.62 - General conditions

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(a)
Grant agreement.
The applicant shall sign a grant agreement
					 setting forth the term and amount of the grant and other terms and conditions
					 as the Department may reasonably require.
(b)
Verification.
Within 3
					 months of the project completion date specified in the grant agreement, the
					 applicant shall submit to the Department a final report that includes written
					 receipts, records and any other pertinent documentation evidencing the total
					 amount of the costs incurred and expenditures associated with the project. The
					 final report shall also include a narrative report describing the effectiveness
					 of the project, the results obtained, the experience gained and the personal
					 knowledge acquired. The applicant shall submit a final report.
(c)
Failure to verify.
If
					 the final report containing all receipts, records, the narrative report and
					 other required documentation is not submitted within the 3-month period, a
					 portion of the grant proceeds are unaccounted for, or the applicant violates
					 another provision of this subchapter, the Department may demand the applicant
					 repay the entire principal balance of the grant or a lesser amount and interest
					 incurred to date. The interest rate will be calculated using simple interest at
					 the percentage rate equal to the Federal Reserve discount rate at the time the
					 grant was made. Payment shall be due within 60 days of the written
					 demand.
(d)
Default.
A recipient who fails to abide by the terms of the
					 act, the grant agreement or this subchapter shall be in default. When a grant
					 recipient defaults, the Department may seek recovery of the grant funds as
					 delineated in §
											106.47 (relating to right of
					 recovery). A default may be waived by the Department for extenuating
					 circumstances the Department considers to be no fault of the
					 recipient.
(e)
Availability
					 and use of grant results.
The technical information, experience gained
					 and personal knowledge resulting from an AEEP grant are public information. Any
					 funds which remain unused after the project's completion date or the date upon
					 which a grant is terminated by either the Department or the recipient shall be
					 returned to the Department within 90 days of that date.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM › Section 106.63 - Application

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(a)
Application required.
Applicants shall submit applications to
					 participate in an AEEP grant on forms provided by the Department at the address
					 set forth on the application.
(b)
Application requirements.
An application for an AEEP grant
					 will not be considered by the Department unless the following items are
					 included:
(1) The name, address and contact
					 information (to include telephone, facsimile and website, as available) of the
					 participating organization or individual.
(2) The name and direct contact information
					 for the designated grant contact.
(3) A signature by the individual, or an
					 authorized organizational representative, attesting to compliance with the
					 terms and conditions for participation in the AEEP grant.
(4) A detailed description of the project,
					 including objectives, goals and materials to be funded by the grant.
(5) A reasonable and accurate statement of
					 the estimated cost of the project. The statement shall include a separate
					 breakdown of the personnel portion of the costs based on a verifiable hourly
					 rate per person, the materials portion of the costs and any other necessary or
					 anticipated costs associated with the project. The applicant shall provide any
					 documentation or financial statements available to support the estimated
					 project costs including a statement of the portion of the principal
					 investigators' salaries being funded from grant funds. Applications that charge
					 a general overhead fee will not be accepted. All cost components shall be
					 listed.
(6) A statement regarding
					 the amount of tuition to be charged for courses or workshops held as a part of
					 the AEEP grant project.
(7)
					 Information regarding the breadth of the AEEP grant project, including
					 individuals or groups taking part as partners, individuals or groups to be
					 served by the AEEP grant project and the geographic area to be served by the
					 AEEP grant project.
(8) Information
					 regarding the skills, knowledge or experience to be gained from the AEEP grant
					 project.
(9) A copy of the official
					 organization board minutes when action was taken on the project or an
					 authorized, signed statement attesting to the applicant's commitment to the
					 AEEP grant project.
(10) A
					 biographical sketch of the principal investigator involved in the project that
					 indicates the skills, knowledge, training and prior experience of the person
					 developing and administering the AEEP grant project.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM › Section 106.64 - Review of applications

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(a)
Ranking criteria.
Factors to be considered by the Department
					 in selecting AEEP grant recipients include the following:
(1) Participation in previous AEEP and other
					 Department activities.
(2)
					 Appropriateness of the applicant's participation in the specific AEEP grant
					 solicitation.
(3) Ability of the
					 applicant to provide qualified personnel during the entire AEEP grant
					 project.
(4) Amount of funds
					 available for the particular grant solicitation.
(5) The willingness and ability of the
					 applicant to make in kind or financial, or both, contributions to match grant
					 funds.
(6) The relevance of the
					 project to aquaculture development plan priorities set forth by the Advisory
					 Committee.
(7) The innovativeness
					 of the project.
(8) The effect the
					 project will have on aquaculture development or aquaculture marketing
					 activities.
(9) The scope and
					 duration of the project and how it relates to other projects and State
					 aquaculture program components.
(10) The type and number of groups who will
					 be affected by the project. A project which involves a wide range of partners
					 and project beneficiaries will be given priority.
(11) The impact of and the benefits bestowed
					 upon the agricultural community by the project.
(12) The continual and progressive nature of
					 the project and the benefits and knowledge to be gained by the applicant and
					 the public at large.
(13) The
					 commitment to long-term aquaculture education and research by the applicant.
					 Applicants that have demonstrated a commitment to aquaculture will be given
					 priority.
(14) Whether the
					 applicant has been the recipient of an AEEP grant within the same
					 year.
(15) The availability of
					 funding to the applicant from sources other than the AEEP program.
(16) The willingness of the applicant to
					 share information derived from the project with others.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter C - AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM › AQUACULTURE EDUCATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT PROGRAM › Section 106.66 - Notice of disposition of application

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(a)
Applications deemed
					 complete.
The Department will notify applicants by September 30 of
					 each year of a decision to approve, approve with special conditions or reject
					 the application. When the application is rejected, the Department will set
					 forth in writing the reason for the rejection and refund the participation
					 fee.
(b)
Applications
					 deemed incomplete or ineligible.
Within 45 days of beginning of the
					 review process of an application, the Department will notify the applicant of a
					 decision to reject the application or notify the applicant of a deficiency in
					 the application and request additional data. If additional data is requested,
					 notification will be in writing and detail the additional data needed. The
					 Department will follow the procedures in §
											106.65(b)(5)
					 (relating to processing of applications).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter D - AQUACULTURE MARKET INFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 106.81 - Program objectives

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(a)
Purpose.
The purpose of the AMIP is to increase producer
				  access to timely, verifiable information on market prices. The AMIP will
				  provide a voluntary mechanism through which market information will be gathered
				  and made available to producers and other interested parties. Price information
				  will be requested for each species of fish grown in this Commonwealth or sold
				  in this Commonwealth in a live form.
(b)
Market area.
The defined
				  market for the AMIP consists of the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Maine,
				  Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina,
				  Pennsylvania, Ohio, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and West Virginia along
				  with Washington, D.C. and the Canadian provinces of Quebec and
				  Ontario.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter D - AQUACULTURE MARKET INFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 106.82 - Limitations

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(a)
Extent
				  of program activities.
The AMIP will organize a voluntary market
				  reporting system to collect price information for aquaculture and seafood
				  products sold within our regional market on prices received by
				  farmers/suppliers at the wholesale level. The AMIP is a voluntary program. The
				  system will be based on obtaining information from the largest fish markets in
				  the market area along with information provided by a sampling of dealers and
				  aquaculture propagators. The Department will contact each identified
				  participant and request information on average prices paid for aquaculture and
				  seafood products twice per month. The information received will be averaged and
				  summarized according to the market area from which it was received. A summary
				  of the average mean price, volume purchased and the range of prices for each
				  aquaculture product sold will be published bimonthly following the collection
				  of data (Example: The average mean price received for rainbow trout at the
				  Fulton Fish Market the week of March 26-30, 2001, was $2.50 in a whole, 8-12
				  ounce form, price range $1.35-1.60, volume 1,500 pounds.). Distribution will be
				  made through the Department's website and through fax or mail to any individual
				  upon request.
(b)
Use of
				  funds.
Funds allocated for the AMIP shall be used solely for the
				  purposes in this subchapter.
(c)
Funds available basis.
Program activities will not be
				  undertaken unless funds are available.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter D - AQUACULTURE MARKET INFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 106.83 - Notice of program activity

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(a)
Solicitation of information.
Solicitation of information for
				  the AMIP reporting survey will be made in any of the following manners,
				  however, reporting entities may be added throughout the year to maximize number
				  of reporting entities:
(1)
Pennsylvania Bulletin.
An initial notice of the AMIP and the
				  opportunity to become a reporting entity will be printed in the
Pennsylvania Bulletin
once per year.
(2)
Direct mailing.
An
				  annual mailing to solicit initial participation will be targeted to entities
				  known to the AMIP administrator at the date of mailing.
(3)
Telephone.
Personal
				  telephone calls to each identified fish dealer and fish market manager and
				  other identified candidates for participation (such as large volume
				  producers).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter D - AQUACULTURE MARKET INFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 106.84 - Information to be solicited

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Information will be requested for each species of fish
					 approved by the Department for propagation and sale in this Commonwealth.
					 Information will be gathered using a form designed by the Department. The form
					 will contain the following information:
(1)
Product species and
				  variety.
Persons reporting information will be asked to identify the
				  species and variety of aquaculture or seafood products, or both,
				  purchased/sold.
(2)
Product
				  form and weight.
Persons reporting information will be asked to
				  identify the forms and weights purchased/sold.
(3)
Point of origin.
Persons
				  reporting information will be asked to identify the products' point of origin
				  where the product was produced and whether the product was farm-raised or
				  wild-caught.
(4)
Price
				  paid.
Persons reporting information will be asked to identify the
				  prices paid for each species, variety, product form and weight, place of origin
				  and amount of product purchased.
(5)
Market area.
Persons
				  reporting information will be asked to identify their location so that the
				  information may be reported by market area using the following categories:
(i) Commonwealth markets.
(ii) Maryland markets.
(iii) New Jersey markets.
(iv) New York markets.
(v) Other Northeast markets.
(vi) Other Mid-Atlantic markets.
(vii) Canadian markets.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter D - AQUACULTURE MARKET INFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 106.85 - Recordkeeping

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AMIP market reports and data will be maintained by the
					 Department for 5 years from the date of the market price report being
					 compiled.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter D - AQUACULTURE MARKET INFORMATION PROGRAM › Section 106.86 - Limitation of liability

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The Department's financial obligation or liability is
					 limited to the costs necessary to administer the program. The Department will
					 not guarantee the accuracy of the information and will not be responsible for
					 any decisions made based on the information reported.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.101 - Program objectives

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The purpose of the APIP is to increase sales of
					 Commonwealth-produced aquaculture products by increasing consumer demand
					 through improved awareness and labeling. The APIP will provide a voluntary
					 mechanism through which Commonwealth-produced aquaculture products may be
					 identified.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.102 - Limitations

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(a)
Applicant eligibility.
Only eligible applicants will be
				  considered for the APIP. To be eligible to participate under the APIP,
				  applicants shall be registered Commonwealth aquaculture propagators or
				  aquaculture-related companies in good standing that are headquartered or have
				  at least one manufacturing or production facility located in this Commonwealth
				  and are subject to tax laws of the Commonwealth. Each applicant approved for
				  participation shall comply with the criteria established by the act and this
				  subchapter, including the verification criteria and all licensing and
				  governmental permitting requirements.
(b)
Product/service
				  eligibility.
An applicant approved to participate in the APIP shall
				  use the APIP logo only on Commonwealth-produced aquaculture products and APIP
				  promotional materials may only be used to promote and market
				  Commonwealth-produced aquaculture products. All of the products using APIP
				  materials shall be grown or manufactured in this Commonwealth. The products
				  shall comply with applicable State and Federal laws and requirements for the
				  specific product.
(c)
Extent of program activities.
The APIP will establish a
				  voluntary product identification system to easily identify
				  Commonwealth-produced aquaculture products. The system will be based on trade
				  marking and licensing the Pennsylvania Aquaculture Logo. The program will allow
				  producers to incorporate the trademark logo into their package labeling, use
				  the trademark logo decal to label and advertise their product and use point of
				  purchase materials incorporating the logo.
(d)
Use of funds.
Funds
				  allocated for the APIP shall be used solely for the purposes in this
				  subchapter.
(e)
Funds
				  available basis.
Program activities will not be undertaken unless
				  funds are available.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.103 - General conditions

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(a)
Participation agreement.
The approved, signed application for
				  the APIP shall constitute the participation agreement. The participant desiring
				  to take part in the APIP shall sign the application. The application will set
				  forth the amount of the participation fee and other terms and conditions the
				  Department may reasonably require. Upon receipt of a completed, signed
				  application, the Department will review and process the application as set
				  forth in this subchapter and issue an approval or denial of the application.
				  Upon receipt of the APIP participation fee set forth in the application,
				  approved applicants will be registered for the APIP for 5 years from the July 1
				  or January 1 application deadline under which they submitted their APIP
				  application. Participant approval automatically terminates if the Commonwealth
				  artificial propagation license is not in good standing or lapses or the
				  approved participant violates another provision of the act or this
				  subchapter.
(b)
Renewal of
				  APIP participation.
To continue to use the trademark logo and
				  marketing materials, an approved APIP participant shall renew the registration
				  every 5 years by submitting a new APIP application and a renewal fee
				  (consistent with the participation fee) by the application deadlines
				  established in §
										106.104(e)
				  (relating to application).
(c)
Default.
A participant who fails to abide by the terms of the
				  participation agreement or the provisions of the act or this subchapter shall
				  be in default.
(d)
Survey.
The Department may require an APIP participant to
				  submit a completed survey form.
(1) The
				  requirement will be set forth in the APIP application.
(2) The Department will develop the survey
				  form.
(3) The survey form will
				  include questions relating to the participant's involvement in the APIP to
				  determine the degree to which the program contributes to industry and
				  Department goals.
(4) Information
				  requested will relate to things such as how the APIP materials were used,
				  frequency of use, trade leads received from APIP logo recognition, sales made
				  resulting from logo recognition and number of consumers reached.
(5) Surveys will not contain a request for
				  any proprietary business information.
(6) When the Department requires the
				  completion of a survey, an APIP participant shall submit the completed survey
				  form to the Department within 30 days of the receipt of the request.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.104 - Application

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(a)
Application required.
Applicants shall submit applications to
				  participate in APIP activities on forms provided by the Department at the
				  address set forth on the application.
(b)
Application
				  requirements.
An application for the APIP will not be considered by
				  the Department unless the following items are included:
(1) The name, address and contact information
				  (to include telephone, facsimile and website, as available) of the
				  participating company or individual.
(2) The name and direct contact information
				  for the designated program contact.
(3) A detailed description of the company and
				  products or services to be promoted.
(4) A signature by an authorized
				  representative attesting to compliance with all provisions of the terms and
				  conditions for participation in the APIP.
(5) Payment in full of the participation fee
				  in the application and payable to the Department.
(6) Verification the applicant is subject to
				  tax laws of the Commonwealth and is not a "not-for-profit" as defined by the
				  Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.A.).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.105 - Review of applications

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(a)
Factors.
Factors to be considered by the Department in
				  selecting APIP participants include the following:
(1) Current registration as an artificial
				  propagator under the act or other verification that the applicant is an
				  eligible participant.
(2)
				  Verification that all of the products to be promoted using APIP materials and
				  logo are produced or manufactured in this Commonwealth. An applicant shall sign
				  a certification statement as part of the application stating that all products
				  with which the APIP logos and materials will be used are produced in this
				  Commonwealth.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.106 - Processing of applications

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(a)
Approval or denial.
The Department may approve, approve with
				  special conditions or reject applications. The Department will issue approvals
				  in accordance with the general considerations and criteria of the act and this
				  subchapter.
(b)
Processing.
An application for participation in the APIP will
				  be processed in the following manner:
(1)
Dating.
The applications will have the initial date of the
				  postmark or initial date of receipt, whichever is earlier, noted on the
				  application by Department staff. If the application is determined to be
				  incomplete, the effective date of the application is the date on which the
				  additional information is received and the application is determined by the
				  Department to be complete. The date will be noted on the application.
(2)
Completeness and
				  accuracy.
Upon receipt of an APIP application and the required
				  supporting documentation, the Department will review the information for
				  completeness and accuracy.
(3)
Eligibility.
Upon receipt of an APIP application and the
				  required supporting documentation, the Department will review the information
				  to verify applicant eligibility.
(4)
Applications from ineligible
				  applicants.
An application from an ineligible applicant will be
				  returned to the applicant with an explanation of why the applicant is
				  considered ineligible.
(5)
Incomplete or inaccurate application from eligible applicants.
If the Department determines an application from an eligible applicant is
				  incomplete or inaccurate, final processing of the application may be
				  discontinued or additional data may be requested. If additional data is
				  requested, the request will be in writing and will be sent to the applicant
				  address listed on the APIP application. The processing of the application will
				  cease until the applicant supplies the requested data. The Department may
				  terminate the processing of an incomplete application when the additional data
				  is not supplied within 15 business days of the request for the data. When the
				  processing of the application is terminated, the Department will notify the
				  applicant in writing, stating the reason for the termination, and refund the
				  participation fee.
(6)
Advisory Committee.
The Advisory Committee has no authority to
				  and will not review or have input into individual APIP applications. The
				  Advisory Committee will recommend overall program priorities for each program
				  to the Department. Additionally, the Advisory Committee will recommend the
				  amount of funds to be allocated to each program.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.107 - Notice of disposition of application

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(a)
Applications deemed
				  complete.
The Department will notify applicants in writing of a
				  decision to approve, approve with special conditions or reject the application.
				  When the application is rejected, the Department will set forth in writing the
				  reason for the rejection and refund the participation fee.
(b)
Applications deemed incomplete or
				  ineligible.
The Department will notify the applicant in writing of a
				  decision to reject the application or notify the applicant of a deficiency in
				  the application and request additional data. If additional data is requested,
				  notification will be in writing and detail the additional data needed. The
				  Department will follow the procedure in §
										106.106(b)(5)
				  (relating to processing of applications).
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.108 - Approved participant withdrawal policy

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(a)
Deadline.
Approved
				  participants shall submit a withdrawal request in writing to the Department at
				  least 30 days prior to the date their withdrawal becomes effective.
(b)
Reimbursement.
In the
				  event of withdrawal by an approved participant, the participation fee is
				  forfeited to the Department in its entirety.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.109 - Conflict of interest

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A member of the Advisory Committee may apply for
					 participation in APIP activities if all decisions regarding the application are
					 subject to
					 65 Pa.C.S. §
											1103(j) (relating to
					 restricted activities) and the action does not violate the State Adverse
					 Interest Act (71 P. S. §
											§
											776.1-776.9) or 4 Pa. Code Chapter 7,
					 Subchapter K (relating to code of conduct for appointed officials and State
					 employees). Members of the Advisory Committee shall supply a signed statement
					 with their application certifying they have complied with the referenced codes.
					 Copies of the codes will be made available to members upon
					 request.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.110 - Notice of program activity

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(a)
Identification of product.
Persons who want to identify their
				  product through the APIP program will be notified of program availability and
				  restrictions in any of the following manners:
(1)
Pennsylvania Bulletin.
Notice of APIP availability will be printed in the
Pennsylvania
				  Bulletin
once per year.
(2)
Direct mailing.
An
				  annual mailing to registered aquaculture propagators known to the APIP
				  administrator at the date of mailing.
(3)
Internet access.
Individuals may access APIP information through the Department's
				  website.
Pennsylvania Code › Title 7 - AGRICULTURE › Part IV - Bureau of Market Development › Chapter 106 - AQUACULTURE DEVELOPMENT PLAN › Subchapter E - AQUACULTURE PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM › Section 106.111 - Recordkeeping

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APIP data shall be maintained by the participant for 5
					 years from the termination date of approval to participate in the
					 APIP.