Agricultural Marketing Service

AMS Administrative Issuances are documents that communicate Agency policies and procedures to employees regarding administrative functions. They provide instruction to employees or explain benefits and how to obtain them. There are three types of Administrative Issuances used in AMS: Directives, Handbooks/Manuals, and Administrative Notices.

Directives are permanent issuances that are in force until canceled. Directives are used to issue delegations of authority, basic policies, and operating instructions.

Handbooks/Manuals are permanent issuances which give technical guidance and detailed procedures on a particular subject or function, generally of the type that must be referred to on a daily or frequent basis.

Administrative Notices are temporary, one-time issuances that normally address a single subject or action, establish short-term programs or interim procedures, or make announcements.

106.1 – Preparing and Issuing Delegations of Authority

160.1 – Freedom of Information

160.2 – Privacy Act

160.3 – Recognition of Contribution to Marketing Services By State Departments of Agriculture

1010.1 – Organizational Structure, Titles, and Changes within the Agricultural Marketing Service

1010.1 att1 – Office of the Administrator Nomenclature

1010.1 att2 – Program Area Nomenclature

201.1 – Assistance Documents and Memorandums of Understanding

2100.1 – Administrative Control System for Appropriations and Feed Supported Funds

2210.2 – Investment of Public Funds

MRP 2301.1 – Marketing and Regulatory Program Supplements to the Agriculture Travel Regulations

407.1 – Fee Supported Programs – User Fee Charges and Funding for Shutdown Expenses

408.1 – Financial Guidelines For Cooperative Grading Programs

430.3 – Restrictions on the Disclosure of Budget Estimate and Supporting Materials

434.1 – Estimated Reimbursements or Receipts

437.1 – Statutory Restrictions on the Payment of Indirect Costs for Cooperative Agreements and Grants

255.1 – Reports Management Program

257.1 – Clearance of Public Reporting and Recordkeeping Requirements

270.1 – AMS Records Management Program

3010.1 – AMS Administrative Issuance System

MRP 3010.2 – Marketing and Regulatory Programs Issuance System

MRP 3040.2 – MRP Records Management Program

MRP 3040.3 – MRP Electronic Records Management Program

MRP 3050.1 – MRP Mail Management Program

MRP 3050.2 – Commercial Payment for Postage

MRP 3051.1 – MRP Mailing list Management Program

3130.1 – Capital Planning and Investment Control Process

3130.2 – Section 508 Information Access Requirements

3130.2att1 – Section 508 Information Access Requirements Attachment 1 Checklist of Standards

3130.2att2 – Section 508 Information Requirements Attachment 2 Undue Burden Determination

3130.2att3 – Section 508 Information Access Requirement Attachment 3 Unavailability Determination

3130.2att4 – Section 508 Information Access Requirements – Attachment 4 Compliance Not Required Determination

3130.3 – Development of Browser-Based Applications

3130.3 att1 – AMS-21, Application Development Checklist

3130.3 att2 – AMS-19, Browser-Based Application Development Agreement

3130.4 – Technical Approval of Information Technology Investments

3130.4att – Technical Approval of Information Technology Investments – Attachment 2 – Form ST-14

3130.5 – Information Technology Standards

3130.6 – Information Technology Procurement Venues

3130.7 – Information Technology Security

3130.8 – IT System Life-Cycle and Project Management

3130.9 – Management of Information Technology

3130.10 – Connecting Field Office to the AMS Network

3130.11 – Protecting Sensitive Information

3130.12 – AMS Forms Management Program

3220.1 – Acquisition of IT Workstations and Printers

3300.1 – Use of Government Office Equipment

3300.2 – Guidance on Use of Mobile Technology Devices

AMS HB 202 – AMS Records Management Handbook

113.1 – Nondiscrimination

116.2 -- Appearance in Judicial or Administrative Proceedings

MRP 1660.1 -- Pre-Tax Parking Benefit Program

MRP 1660.1 Attachment 1 – Pre Tax Parking Application

308.1 – Employee Performance File (EPF) and Supervisors’ Work Folders

320.1 – Probationary or Trial Periods for New Appointments

320.2 – Employment of Relatives

320.4 – Administering the Oath of Office

321.1 – Probation on Initial Appointment to a Supervisory or Managerial Position

325.1 – Employment and Promotion Interviews

327.1 – Geographic Mobility Requirements

330.1 – Details of Personnel

332.1 – Resignations

333.1 – Requests for Personnel Actions

344.1 – Labor Management Relations

345.1 – Civil Service and Federal Employees Retirement Systems

348.1 – Employee Assistance Program

349.1 – Federal Employees’ Group Life Insurance (FEGLI)

352.5 – Voluntary Salary Allotments for Payment of Employee Association or Labor Organization Dues

354.1 – Severance Pay

362.1 – Political Activity

364.1 – Position Sensitivity and Security Clearances

365.1 – Employee Responsibility and Conduct

370.3 – HIV/AIDS Program

372.2 – Medical Examination for Employees Exposed to Hazardous Employment Conditions

MRP 4030.1 – Category Rating and Selection Policy

MRP 4060.2 – Professional Liability Insurance Reimbursement

MRP 4080.1 – MRP Transit Incentive Program

4120.2 – Training and Development Policy for AMS Supervisors, Managers, and Executives (three attachments)

MRP 4300.2 – Reasonable Accommodations Program

4300.2att1 – MRP Form 30 Reasonable Accommodation Reassignment Request

MRP 4300.4 – Civil Rights Impact Analysis (CRIA)

4300.5 – Equal Employment Opportunity Program

4300.5att1 – Equal Employment Opportunity Program – Attachment 1 the EEO Complaint Process

MRP 4330.1 – Career Transition Assistance Plan

MRP 4335.1 – Merit Promotion Plan

MRP 4335.2 – Directed Reassignment

MRP 4339.1 – Medical Qualification Determinations for Appointment to Covered Positions within Marketing and Regulatory Programs

MRP 4351.1 – Reduction in Force

MRP 4368.1 – Telework Program

MRP 4410.1 – New Employee Orientation

MRP 4410.1att – New Employee Orientation Attachment 1 Form AMS 453

MRP 4413.1 – Career Enhancement Program

MRP 4430.1 – Performance Management

MRP 4430.5 – Incorporating the Equal Opportunity/Civil Rights Goals into Performance Standards

MRP 4430.1att1 – Incorporating the Equal Opportunity/Civil Rights Goals into Performance Standards Attachment 1 glossary

MRP 4430.5att2 – Incorporating the Equal Opportunity/Civil Rights Goals into Performance Standards Attachment 2 Examples

MRP 4451.1 – Employee Awards and Recognition

Attachment 1 - Award Delegations of Authority

Attachment 2 - Instructions for Completion of Form AD-287-2

Attachment 3 - Sample Performance Bonus Awards

Attachment 4 - Sample Quality Step Increase

Attachment 5 - Sample Extra Effort Award

Attachment 6 - Sample Spot Award

Attachment 7 - Sample Time Off Award

Attachment 8 - Sample Award Justification

MRP 4500.1 – Recruitment and Retention Incentives

MRP 4501.1 – Electronic Statement of Earnings and Leave (SEL)

MRP 4511.1 – Classification Appeals Within the Marketing and Regulatory Programs Mission Area

MRP 4531.2 – Highest Previous Rate

MRP 4537.1 – Repayment of Student Loans

MRP 4550.1 – Electronic Funds Transfer

MRP 4550.2 – Premium Pay

MRP 4591.1 – Uniform Allowance and Wearing Guidelines

MRP 4610.1 – Tours of duty

MRP 4630.1 – Absence and Leave

MRP 4630.2 – Mentoring/Tutoring Program

MRP 4710-1 – Alternative Dispute Resolution

MRP 4713.1 – Civil Rights

MRP 4720.1 – Disability Employment Program

MRP 4720.1att1 – Disability Employment Program Attachment 1 Targeted Disabilities

MRP 4720.att2 – Disability Employment Program Attachment 2 Reasonable Accommodation Form

4740.1 – AMS Mentoring Program

MRP 4771.1 – MRP Administrative Grievance System

MRP 4780.1 – LincPass Accountability

MRP 4790.1 – Prevention of Workplace Violence

MRP 4791 – MRP Workers’ Compensation Policy and Procedures Manual

MRP 4792 – MRP Drug Free Workplace Program Handbook

491.1 – Settlement of Claims for Unpaid Compensation Due Deceased Employees

491.2 – Waiver of Claims for Erroneous Payments to Employees

491.3 – Reporting and Collecting Amounts Owed the Government by Employees due to Salary Overpayments

494.1 – Collecting Debts Due the Federal Government and Computing Late Payment Charges on Overdue Accounts

495.1 – Claims Under the Military Personnel and Civilian Employees’ Claims Act of 1964

AMS-13-1 -2013 Safety and Occupational Health Policy Statement - 2/4/13; expires 12/31/13

AMS-13-2 – 2013 Workplace Violence Prevention Policy Statement – 2/5/13; expires 12/31/13

AMS 4790 – AMS Safety and Health Handbook

MRP HRDG 4000-4999 – MRP Human Resources Desk Guide

MRP 1620.1 – Changes to Space and Lease of Field Office and Facilities

MRP 210.1 – Acquisition Management Program

MRP 212.4 – Contracting with Small Businesses and Small Disadvantage Businesses

MRP 233.1 – Procurement of Printing and Reproduction Services

MRP 250.1 – Personal Property Management

MRP 265.1 – Disposal of Excess Agricultural Commodities

MRP 282.7 – Abatement of Air and Water Pollution at Federal Facilities

MRP 287.4 – Identification Signs

MRP 5000.2 – Sensitive Property Management

MRP 5003.1 - Appropriations Restrictions for Financial Transactions with Felons and Tax Delinquent Corporations

MRP 5036.1 – MRP Construction Management Policy

MRP 5101.1 – Real Property Management

MRP 5400.2 – Allocating Parking Spaces at Field Locations

AMS HB 200 – AMS Acquisition Handbook

AMS HB 201 – AMS Personal Property Manual

MRP 5400 – Motor Vehicle Manual

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