End-of-year contribution report. Not later than January 31 of the year following the completion of the marketing plan year, a Cooperator shall submit two copies of a report which identifies contributions made by the Cooperator and the U.S. industry during that marketing plan year. A suggested format of a contribution report is available on the FAS home page (http://www.fas.usda.gov/mos/programs/fnotice.html) on the Internet or from the Director, Marketing Operations Staff, FAS, USDA.

Trip reports. Not later than 45 days after completion of travel (other than local travel), a Cooperator shall submit a trip report. The report must include the name(s) of the traveler(s), purpose of travel, itinerary, names and affiliations of contacts, and a brief summary of findings, conclusions, recommendations, or specific accomplishments.

Research reports. Not later than 6 months after the end of its marketing plan year, a Cooperator shall submit a report on any research conducted in accordance with its application.

Submission of reports. A Cooperator shall submit the reports required by this section to the appropriate Division Director. Trip reports and research reports shall also be submitted to the appropriate Attache/Counselor(s). All reports shall be in English and include the Cooperator's agreement number, the countries and period covered, and the date of the report.

Additional reports. FAS may require the submission of additional reports.

Independent audit reports. A Cooperator shall provide to the FAS Compliance Review Staff, upon request, any audit reports by independent public accountants.