91.37—Standard hourly fee rate for laboratory testing, analysis, and other services.
(a)
The standard hourly fee rate in this section for the individual laboratory analyses cover the costs of Science and Technology laboratory services, including issuance of certificates and personnel and overhead costs other than the commodity inspection fees referred to in 7 CFR 52.42 through 52.46, 52.48 through 52.51, 55.510 through 55.530, 55.560 through 55.570, 58.38 through 58.43, 58.45 through 58.46, 70.71 through 70.72, and 70.75 through 70.78. The hourly fee rates in this part 91 apply to all commodity and processed commodity products. The new fiscal year for Science and Technology Programs commences on October 1 of each calendar year. The rate for laboratory services is $78.00 per hour in fiscal year 2010, $81.00 per hour in fiscal year 2011, and $83.00 per hour in fiscal year 2012.
(b)
Printed updated schedules of the laboratory testing fees for processed fruits and vegetables ( 7 CFR part 93 ), poultry and egg products ( 7 CFR part 94 ), and meat and meat products ( 7 CFR part 98) will be available for distribution to Science and Technology's constituents and stakeholders by the individual Laboratory Directors of Science and Technology laboratories listed in § 91.5. These single test laboratory fee schedules are based upon the applicable hourly fee rate stated in paragraph (a) of this section.
(c)
Except as otherwise provided in this section, charges will be made at the applicable hourly rate stated in paragraph (a) of this section for the time required to perform the service. A charge will be made for service pursuant to each request or certificate issued.
(d)
When a laboratory test service is provided for AMS by a commercial or State government laboratory, the applicant will be assessed a fee which covers the costs to the Science and Technology program for the service provided.
(e)
When Science and Technology staff provides applied and developmental research and training activities for microbiological, physical, chemical, and biomolecular analyses on agricultural commodities the applicant will be charged a fee on a reimbursable cost to AMS basis.