The purpose of this agreement is for the organic materials review institute (omri) to use their expertise in substance review to author technical reports and other supportive items needed for national…

The purpose of this agreement is for the organic materials review institute (omri) to use their expertise in substance review to author technical reports and other supportive items needed for national organic program (NOP) projects directly related to the national list of allowed and prohibited substances (national list). Omri will author up to fifteen technical reports each year to support national organic standards board sunset reviews and review of petitioned substances for the national list. In addition, omri may be requested to provide research and reporting on substances, create content for presentations and outreach, and prepare deliverables for the NOP project manager to review. Omri will be responsible for the administration of this cooperative agreement as described in its proposal, including attendance at regularly scheduled check-in meetings and providing support to project needs. The NOP will inform omri of a project need, after which omri will respond with a proposed timeline and set of deliverables. This work will benefit farmers, businesses, consumers, and the general public who are directly involved and interested in substances allowed and prohibited in organic production. The disbursement of this award will not involve subawards.