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USDA - 1309 - Plant Variety Protection Board - Statutory (Congress Created)

GENERAL INFORMATION

Committee Name	Plant Variety Protection Board	Agency Name	Department of Agriculture
Fiscal Year	2025	Committee Number	1309
Original Establishment Date	12/24/1970	Committee Status	Chartered
Actual Termination Date		Committee URL	http://www.ams.usda.gov/services/plant-variety-...
Actual Merged Date		Presidential Appointments*	No
New Committee This FY	No	Max Number of Members*	14
Terminated This FY	No	Designated Fed Officer Position Title*	DFO
Merged This FY		Designated Federal Officer Prefix	Mr.
Current Charter Date	8/28/2024	Designated Federal Officer First Name*	Jeffery
Date Of Renewal Charter	8/28/2026	Designated Federal Officer Middle Name	S.
Projected Termination Date		Designated Federal Officer Last Name*	Haynes
Exempt From Renewal*	No	Designated Federal Officer Suffix
Specific Termination Authority	7 U.S.C. 2327	Designated Federal Officer Phone*	(202) 720-1066
Establishment Authority*	Statutory (Congress Created)	Designated Federal Officer Fax*	(202) 260-8976
Specific Establishment Authority*	7 U.S.C. 2327	Designated Federal Officer Email*	jeffery.haynes@usda.gov
Effective Date Of Authority*	12/24/1970
Exempt From EO 13875 Discretionary Cmte	Not Applicable
Committee Type*	Continuing
Presidential*	No
Committee Function*	Scientific Technical Program Advisory Board

RECOMMENDATION/JUSTIFICATIONS

Agency Recommendation*	Continue
Legislation to Terminate Required	Not Applicable
Legislation Status	Not Applicable
How does cmte accomplish its purpose?*	The Board is appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture and answers to the Secretary of Agriculture through the meeting minutes. Recommendations are voted upon and simple majority carries the motion.
How is membership balanced?*	The membership includes farmer representation and is drawn approximately equally from the private or seed industry sector and from the sector of the government or the public.
How frequent & relevant are cmte mtgs?*	The Board meets as needed by teleconference or in-person. Updates on program operations are provided to the Board as needed. Special meetings may be called if the Secretary of Agriculture requires more immediate advice.
Why advice can't be obtained elsewhere?*	The Board is mandated by Congress in 7 U.S.C.2327. The Board is required to advise the Secretary of Agriculture on matters concerning adoption of Rules and Regulations, appeals of decisions of examiners and on questions of declaring varieties open for public use in the times of national emergency.
Why close or partially close meetings?	Meetings are open to the public. However, certain agenda items may be closed to the public if confidential material from individual applications is being presented to the Board for their consideration.
Recommendation Remarks	The PVPO will be increasing outreach efforts. A broad search was undertaken for nominees from identifiable minority groups with the required expertise in variety development using emails or letters sent to all 1890 and 1860 colleges and universities, to Hispanic-Serving and Native American-Serving (1994) Institutions, and state research and extension programs serving small farmers. Emails will also be sent to professional societies, including societies specifically fostering advancement of minority scientists. All oral and written contacts will specify that nominees are sought who possess "demonstrated ability to represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities". The PVP Board does not create an annual report, instead the minutes of the meeting are generated by the PVP staff and are approved by the Board members.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Outcome Improvement To Health Or Safety*	No	Action Reorganize Priorities*	No
Outcome Trust In Government	Yes	Action Reallocate Resources	No
Outcome Major Policy Changes	Yes	Action Issued New Regulations	No
Outcome Advance In Scientific Research	Yes	Action Proposed Legislation	No
Outcome Effective Grant Making	No	Action Approved Grants Or Other Payments	No
Outcome Improved Service Delivery	Yes	Action Other	No
Outcome Increased Customer Satisfaction	Yes	Action Comment	NA
Outcome Implement Laws/Reg Requirements	No	Grants Review*	No
Outcome Other	No	Number Of Grants Reviewed	0
Outcome Comment	NA	Number Of Grants Recommended	0
Cost Savings*	None	Dollar Value Of Grants Recommended	$0.00
Cost Savings Comment	NA	Grants Review Comment	NA
Number Of Recommendations*	10	Access Contact Designated Fed. Officer*	Yes
Number Of Recommendations Comment	No new recommendations from the PVP Board in FY2024. For the life of the committee=10	Access Agency Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented*	100.00%	Access Committee Website	Yes
% of Recs Fully Implemented Comment	No new recommendations were received from the last PVP Board meeting or from PVP Board members.	Access GSA FACA Website	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented*	0.00%	Access Publications	Yes
% of Recs Partially Implemented Comment	NA	Access Other	No
Agency Feedback*	Yes	Access Comment	N/A
Agency Feedback Comment*	Updates are sent to PVP Board members as needed and feedback is provided by PVP Board members if an issue of concern arises. There are no pending issues at this time and no comments from PVP Board members. The charter has been renewed and the PVP Board nomination package is under review by the Secretary. New members are expected to be appointed by January 2025. A PVP Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for the spring of 2025.	Narrative Description*	The duties of the Board are to: (1) advise the Secretary concerning the adoption of rules and regulations to facilitate the proper administration of the Act; (2) make advisory decisions for the Secretary on appeals concerning decisions on applications by the Plant Variety Protection Office and on requests for emergency public-interest compulsory licenses; and (3) advise the Secretary on any other matters under the rules and regulations.

COSTS

1. Payments to Non-Federal Members*		1. Est Paymnts to Non-Fed Membrs Nxt FY*
2. Payments to Federal Members*		2. Est. Payments to Fed Members Next FY*
3. Payments to Federal Staff*		3. Estimated Payments to Federal Staff*
4. Payments to Consultants*		4. Est. Payments to Consultants Next FY*
5. Travel Reimb. For Non-Federal Membrs*		5. Est Travel Reimb Non-Fed Membr nxtFY*
6. Travel Reimb. For Federal Members*		6. Est Travel Reimb For Fed Members*
7. Travel Reimb. For Federal Staff*		7. Est. Travel Reimb to Fed Staf Nxt FY*
8. Travel Reimb. For Consultants*		8. Est Travel Reimb to Consltnts Nxt FY*
10. Other Costs		10. Est. Other Costs Next FY*
11. Total Costs	$0.00	11. Est. Total Next FY*	$0.00
Date Cost Last Modified	3/14/2025 12:44 PM	Est. Fed Staff Support Next FY*
Federal Staff Support (FTE)*		Est Cost Remarks
Cost Remarks

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