Claims for damage to or loss of donated or procured commodities.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 7

(a)(1) FAS will be responsible for claims arising out of damage to or loss of a quantity of the donated commodities prior to the transfer of title to the donated commodities to the recipient. The recipient will be responsible for claims arising out of damage to or loss of a quantity of the donated commodities after the transfer of title to the donated commodities. (2) The recipient will be responsible for claims arising out of damage to or loss of a quantity of the procured commodities after the transfer of title to the procured commodities from the commodity vendor(s) to the recipient. (b) If a recipient has title to donated commodities or procured commodities that have been damaged or lost, and the value of the damaged or lost commodities is estimated to be in excess of $20,000, the recipient must: (1) Notify FAS immediately and provide detailed information about the circumstances surrounding such damage or loss, the quantity of damaged or lost commodities, and the value of the damage or loss; (2) Promptly upon discovery of the damage or loss, initiate a claim arising out of such damage or loss, including, if appropriate, initiating an action to collect pursuant to a commercial insurance contract; (3) Take all necessary action to pursue the claim diligently and within any applicable periods of limitations; and (4) Provide to FAS copies of all documentation relating to the claim. (c) If a recipient has title to donated commodities or procured commodities that have been damag

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 7:§ 1599.11