[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 7, Volume 10]
[Revised as of January 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 7CFR1486.101]

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                          TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
 
  CHAPTER XIV--COMMODITY CREDIT CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
 
PART 1486_EMERGING MARKETS PROGRAM--Table of Contents
 
                      Subpart A_General Information
 
Sec. 1486.101  What special definitions apply to this program?

    For purposes of this subpart, the following definitions apply:
    Activities--components of a project which, when implemented 
collectively, are intended to achieve a specific market development 
objective.
    Administrator--the Administrator of FAS, or designee.
    Advisory Committee--a group of representatives from the private 
sector appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture whose primary mission 
is to review proposals requesting funding under the EMP and make 
recommendations on projects and programs that can enhance exports 
through the use of program funds.
    Agreement--a written assistance agreement under this part.
    Agricultural Commodity--an agricultural commodity, food, feed, 
fiber, wood, livestock, or insect, and any product thereof; and fish 
harvested from a U.S. aquaculture farm or harvested by a vessel as 
defined in Title 46, United States Code, in waters that are not waters 
(including the territorial sea) of a foreign country.
    Attache/Counselor--the Foreign Agricultural Service employee 
representing United States Department of Agriculture interests in the 
foreign country in which promotional activities are conducted.
    CCC--Commodity Credit Corporation.
    Compliance Review Staff--the office within the Foreign Agricultural 
Service responsible for performing reviews of Recipients to ensure 
compliance under this part.
    Constraint--a condition in a particular country or region which 
inhibits the development, expansion, or maintenance of exports of a 
specific U.S. agricultural commodity or product.
    Cost Share/Contribution--the amount of funding (cash and in-kind) 
U.S. entities are willing to commit from their own resources in support 
of an approved project.

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    Deputy Administrator--the Deputy Administrator, Commodity and 
Marketing Programs, Foreign Agricultural Service, or designee.
    Emerging Market--any country or regional grouping that is taking 
steps toward a market-oriented economy through the food, agriculture, or 
rural business sectors of the economy of the country; has the potential 
to provide a viable and significant market for United States 
agricultural commodities or products; a population greater than 1 
million; and a per capita income level below the level for upper middle-
income countries as determined by the World Bank.
    EMP--Emerging Markets Program.
    FAS--Foreign Agricultural Service.
    Generic Promotion--an activity that does not involve or promote the 
exclusive or predominant use of an individual company name or logo or 
brand name.
    Project--an approach or undertaking made up of one or more 
activities which, taken together, are intended to achieve a specific 
market development objective.
    Project Funds--the funds made available to a Recipient by the 
Commodity Credit Corporation under an agreement, and authorized for 
expenditure in accordance with this part.
    Proposal--an application for funding.
    Recipient--a U.S. entity receiving financial assistance directly 
from the Commodity Credit Corporation or Foreign Agricultural Service to 
carry out a project.
    SRTG--State Regional Trade Group.
    STRE--sales and trade relations expenses including meals, 
receptions, refreshments, checkroom fees, tips, and dining decorations.
    UES--Unified Export Strategy.
    USDA--United States Department of Agriculture.