AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR FY 2015

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1 AUTHORIZATION REQUEST FOR FY 2015 CBB Budget Category: Research Name of Contractor: North American Meat Association Name of Organizations Subcontracting: I. OVERVIEW A. AR Description: The tactical plan summarized in this Authorization Request is focused on fundamental beef safety research and outreach initiatives designed to enhance beef processing systems and ensure safe and wholesome beef products for consumers world-wide. Collaborative efforts will be utilized to ensure broad distribution of the data collected through research as well as effective engagement of all stakeholders. B. Costs for this AR: Source of Funding Costs Beef Board/BPOC $ 400,000 $ 350,000 $ 50,000 Federation of SBCs (FSBCs) $ $ $ Other Potential Sources (describe) $ $ $ Cost $ 400,000 $ 350,000 $ 50,000 C. Start date: October 1, 2014 date: May 31, 2016 October 31, 2016 II. PLANNING INFORMATION FOR THIS AR A. Long Range Plan Core Strategies/Demand Drivers Addressed by This AR: Core Strategies; Domestic Consumer Preference for Beef and Strengthen the Image of Beef and the Beef Industry Demand Driver; Safety B. Committee(s) recommendations for work plan funded by this AR: The Safety Subcommittee reviewed this AR and applied a score of R Page 1

2 III. PROGRAM INFORMATION FOR THIS AR A. Long Range Plan Core 1: Domestic Consumer Preference for Beef 1 Proposed Cost * : $400,000 Specific Information: Post harvest Beef and Stakeholder Engagement 1A: Post harvest Beef and Stakeholder Engagement Safety Nutrition Convenience Taste Value Image Freedom Beef safety will always be a top demand driver, therefore the beef industry must continue to invest funds in research to sustain consumer confidence in beef products and prevent an erosion of trust due to new safety threats. Pro-active research efforts combined with stakeholder engagement in monitoring risks and communicating knowledge are essential components of a productive safety initiative. Prioritization of research needs will be accomplished through input from the Safety Subcommittee as well as industry and government partners. Immediate threats (Salmonella and Shiga toxigenic Escherichia Coli) as well as emerging threats will be evaluated. Projects will be designed to utilize the latest technology and scientific methodology in addition to project designs that reflect current processing systems. The application of research data will be prioritized and a network of dissemination vehicles will be used to broadly distribute the data and information. Measurable objectives: o 2 research projects will be designed and conducted o Beefsafetyresource.com website will be enhanced o 2 new safety focused resources will be posted on-line and introduced during 2 key food safety meetings to catalyze usage by food safety educators and influencers. o Research results and safety information will be shared during 3 food safety focused events reaching more than 500 researchers and industry representatives (i.e. webinars, symposiums, conferences) Proposed cost*: $400,000 * Proposed Cost includes Beef Board/BPOC plus Federation and Other Sources R Page 2

3 IV. DETAILED BUDGET SUMMARY Beef Board/BPOC Funding Request: 1: Safety Research 1A: Post harvest Beef and Stakeholder Program Manager Bill Sessions Bill Sessions (reference AR if costs not included in this AR) Engagement s - 1 Bill Sessions AR s Other Potential Funding : (Informational only) Funding Source (reference AR if costs not included in this AR) 1: (Include name) $ $ $ 1A: (Include title) $ $ $ s - 1 $ $ $ AR s $ $ $ Cost Summary for Funding Sources: (Informational only) 1: Safety Research 1A: Post harvest Beef and Stakeholder Engagement Funding (reference AR if costs not included in this AR) s - 1 AR s V. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION A. Will all of the work detailed in this AR be completed by the end of the fiscal year? If not, please provide an explanation. The work of this AR will be completed in the timeline noted on the first page (October 1, 2014 to May 31, 2016 October 31, 2016). The work of this AR exceeds 12 months due to time needed for strategic planning meetings, targeted 1504-R Page 3

4 research downloads and project design meetings, industry expert review of proposals and contract negotiations. Therefore, to provide an ample timeline for project work to be completed, additional time is needed for the AR (20 months in total). B. Changes from FY 2014 Approved AR: Emphasis on building a website as a primary dissemination vehicle Evaluation of novel technologies for use in processing facilities C. Subcontractor information (agencies, etc.): Name of proposed subcontractor: Various food testing laboratories, universities and government agencies will work collaboratively to complete the research projects outlined in this AR. Will all work with subcontractors be competitively bid? The contractors may be chosen through an RFP process. In addition, contractors may be chosen as part of a targeted process due to their expertise and experience with a particular safety threat. D. Identify any relationships between this AR and projects previously funded by the Operating Committee: The Beef Promotion and Operating Committee has prioritized beef safety research for many years and provided funding for a many research projects and dissemination programs. The initiatives outlined in this AR will build upon the established knowledge base and stakeholder network to continually show progress in enhancing the safety of U.S. beef products and our transparent commitment to beef safety research to customers around the world. E. Summary of Prior Year AR Budgets and Expenses: 1: Post Harvest 1A: Post Harvest 1B: Interactive Dissemination CBB/BPOC FSBCs FY 2014 Approved Budgets Other Cost Impl. (reference AR if costs not included in this AR) $385,000 $385,000 $320,000 $65,000 $385,000 $ 15,000 $ 15,000 $ 10,000 $ 5,000 $ 15,000 s - 1 $400,000 $400,000 $330,000 $70,000 $400,000 AR s $400,000 $400,000 $330,000 $70,000 $400, R Page 4

5 1: Post Harvest 1A: Post Harvest 1B: Interactive Dissemination CBB/BPOC FSBCs FY 2014 Actual Expenses (through May 30, 2014) Other Cost Impl. (reference AR if costs not included in this AR) $64,234 $64,234 $61,235 $2,999 $64,234 $ 215 $ 215 $ 38 $ 177 $ 215 s - 1 $64,449 $64,449 $61,273 $3,176 $64,449 AR s $64,449 $64,449 $61,273 $3,176 $64,449 F. Historical Summary of Budgets and Expenses: (includes all funding sources listed in original AR) Approved Budgets Actual Expenses FY 2013 FY 2012 FY 2011 FY 2013 FY 2012 FY : Post Harvest Salmonella Research $390,000 $200,550 AR s $390,000 $200, R Page 5