Department of Agriculture, Commodity Credit Corporation: 2006 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Programs

GAO-07-511R April 16, 2007
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Summary

GAO reviewed the Department of Agriculture's (DOA) new rule on 2006 emergency agricultural disaster assistance programs. GAO found that (1) the new rule establishes seven disaster programs to provide funds to eligible producers in countries affected by the 2005 hurricanes Katrina, Ophelia, Rita, Wilma, or a related condition, and (2) DOA complied with applicable requirements in promulgating the rule.