U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250
1 PURPOSE
This
regulation establishes policies and procedures on use of alcoholic beverages
and prohibits use of narcotics in space occupied or under the control of the Department.
a This regulation changes the Office of Primary Interest to Office of Procurement and Property Management, Property Management Division.
b This
regulation replaces Departmental Regulation 1630-1 dated
August
13, 1991.
3 POLICY
The
use or possession of narcotics and/or alcoholic beverages is prohibited within
space occupied or under the control of the Department.
An
exemption to the prohibition on the use of alcoholic beverages within the
Washington, D.C. Complex may be granted by the Director, Office of Operations,
if it is determined that the request is for an event that is an appropriate
official function.
An
exemption to the prohibition on the use of alcoholic beverages in field
locations owned by USDA may be granted by the Agency Head or designee if it is
determined that the request is for an event that is an appropriate official
function.
An
exemption to the prohibition on the use of alcoholic beverages in field
locations leased by USDA or controlled by GSA may be granted by the Agency Head
upon concurrence by the lessor or the appropriate GSA official.
4 REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION
Request
for exemptions from prohibition against serving alcoholic beverages shall be
submitted to the appropriate Agency Head with sufficient time to permit
processing and mailing. The request
shall include the location of the function, the date and purpose and be signed
by the requesting official.
Washington,
D.C. Complex requests are to be submitted to the Director, Office of
Operations.
Field
office requests are to be submitted to the appropriate Agency Head.
The
authorizing office will notify the requesting office in writing whether or not
the exemption is granted. If approved,
a copy of the exemption will be sent to the building manager who will inform
the appropriate officials responsible for security of the facility.
5 LIMITATIONS
The
Director, Office of Operations, will provide exemptions to Agriculture or Agriculture
related agencies and non-Agriculture related groups using the Washington, D.C.
Complex.
Agency Heads will set necessary limitations for field
office use.
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