1999 CFR Title 7, Volume 1

Title 7--Agriculture PART 1--ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS
	1.1	Purpose and scope.
	1.2	Policy.
	1.3	Agency implementing regulations.
	1.4	Implementing regulations for the Office of the Secretary.
	1.5	Public access to certain materials.
	1.6	Requests for records.
	1.7	Aggregating requests.
	1.8	Agency response to requests for records.
	1.9	Search services.
	1.10	Review services.
	1.11	Handling information from a private business.
	1.12	Date of receipt of requests or appeals.
	1.13	Appeals.
	1.14	Extension of administrative deadlines.
	1.15	Failure to meet administrative deadlines.
	1.16	Fee schedule.
	1.17	Exemptions and discretionary release.
	1.18	Annual report.
	1.19	Compilation of new records.
	1.20	Authentication.
	1.22	Records in formal adjudication proceedings.
	1.23	Preservation of records.
	1.26	Representation before the Department of Agriculture.
	1.27	Rulemaking and other notice procedures.
	1.28	Petitions.
	1.29	Subpoenas relating to investigations under statutes administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
	1.41	Service of process.
	1.51	Claims based on negligence, wrongful act or omission.
	1.71	Purpose.
	1.72	Policy.
	1.73	Responsibility.
	1.74	Basis for special working relationships.
	1.75	General stipulations.
	1.76	Department cooperation.
	1.77	Assignment of priorities.
	1.78	Development of special working relationships.
	1.79	Credits.
	1.110	Purpose and scope.
	1.111	Definitions.
	1.112	Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in a record system.
	1.113	Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests.
	1.114	Disclosure of requested information to individuals.
	1.115	Special procedures: medical records.
	1.116	Request for correction or amendment to record.
	1.117	Agency review of request for correction or amendment of record.
	1.118	Appeal of initial adverse agency determination on correction or amendment.
	1.119	Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains.
	1.120	Fees.
	1.121	Penalties.
	1.122	General exemptions.
	1.123	Specific exemptions.
	1.130	Meaning of words.
	1.131	Scope and applicability of this subpart.
	1.132	Definitions.
	1.133	Institution of proceedings.
	1.134	Docket number.
	1.135	Contents of complaint or petition for review.
	1.136	Answer.
	1.137	Amendment of complaint, petition for review, or answer; joinder of related matters.
	1.138	Consent decision.
	1.139	Procedure upon failure to file an answer or admission of facts.
	1.140	Conferences and procedure.
	1.141	Procedure for hearing.
	1.142	Post-hearing procedure.
	1.143	Motions and requests.
	1.144	Judges.
	1.145	Appeal to Judicial Officer.
	1.146	Petitions for reopening hearing; for rehearing or reargument of proceeding; or for reconsideration of the decision of the Judicial Officer.
	1.147	Filing; service; extensions of time; and computation of time.
	1.148	Depositions.
	1.149	Subpoenas.
	1.150	Fees of witnesses.
	1.151	Ex parte communications.
	1.160	Scope and applicability of rules in this part.
	1.161	Definitions.
	1.162	Institution of proceedings.
	1.163	The complaint.
	1.164	Answer.
	1.165	Amendments.
	1.166	Consent order.
	1.167	Conference
	1.168	Procedure for hearing.
	1.169	Post-hearing procedure and decision.
	1.170	Appeal to the Judicial Officer.
	1.171	Intervention.
	1.172	Motions and requests.
	1.173	Judges.
	1.174	Filing; service; extensions of time; and computation of time.
	1.175	Procedure following entry of cease and desist order.
	1.180	Definitions.
	1.181	Purpose of these rules.
	1.182	When the Act applies.
	1.183	Proceedings covered.
	1.184	Eligibility of applicants.
	1.185	Standards for awards.
	1.186	Allowable fees and expenses.
	1.187	Rulemaking on maximum rates for attorney fees.
	1.188	Awards against other agencies.
	1.189	Delegations of authority.
	1.190	Contents of application.
	1.191	Net worth exhibit.
	1.192	Documentation of fees and expenses.
	1.193	Time for filing application.
	1.194	Filing and service of documents.
	1.195	Answer to application.
	1.196	Reply.
	1.197	Comments by other parties.
	1.198	Settlement.
	1.199	Further proceedings.
	1.200	Decision.
	1.201	Department review.
	1.202	Judicial review.
	1.203	Payment of award.
	1.210	Purpose.
	1.211	Definitions.
	1.212	General.
	1.213	Appearance as a witness on behalf of the United States.
	1.214	Appearance as a witness on behalf of a party other than the United States where the United States is not a party.
	1.215	Subpoenas duces tecum for USDA records in judicial or administrative proceedings in which the United States is not a party.
	1.216	Appearance as a witness or production of documents on behalf of a party other than the United States where the United States is a party.
	1.217	Witness fees and travel expenses.
	1.218	Penalty.
	1.219	Delegations.
	1.301	Basis, purpose and scope.
	1.302	Definitions.
	1.303	Basis for civil penalties and assessments.
	1.304	Investigation.
	1.305	Review by the reviewing official.
	1.306	Prerequisites for issuing a complaint.
	1.307	Complaint.
	1.308	Service of complaint and notice of hearing.
	1.309	Answer and request for hearing.
	1.310	Default upon failure to file an answer.
	1.311	Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ.
	1.312	Procedure where respondent does not request a hearing.
	1.313	Procedure where respondent requests a hearing; notice of hearing.
	1.314	Parties to the hearing.
	1.315	Separation of functions.
	1.316	Ex parte contacts.
	1.317	Disqualification of reviewing official or ALJ.
	1.318	Rights of parties.
	1.319	Authority of the ALJ.
	1.320	Prehearing conferences.
	1.321	Disclosure of documents.
	1.322	Discovery.
	1.323	Subpoenas for attendance at hearing.
	1.324	Fees.
	1.325	Form, filing and service of papers.
	1.326	Computation of time.
	1.327	Motions.
	1.328	Sanctions.
	1.329	The hearing and burden of proof.
	1.330	Location of hearing.
	1.331	Witnesses.
	1.332	Evidence.
	1.333	The record.
	1.334	Post-hearing briefs.
	1.335	Determining the amount of penalties and assessments.
	1.336	Initial decision of the ALJ.
	1.337	Reconsideration of initial decision.
	1.338	Appeal to the judicial officer.
	1.339	Stays ordered by the Department of Justice.
	1.340	Stay pending appeal.
	1.341	Judicial review.
	1.342	Collection of civil penalties and assessments.
	1.343	Right to administrative offset.
	1.344	Deposit to Treasury of the United States.
	1.345	Settlement.
	1.346	Limitation.
	1.410	Meaning of words.
	1.411	Definitions.
	1.412	Institution of proceedings.
	1.413	Submission of a sourcing area application.
	1.414	Docket number.
	1.415	Notification of proceedings.
	1.416	Comment period.
	1.417	Review period.
	1.418	Procedure upon no request for hearing.
	1.419	Amendment of a sourcing area application.
	1.420	Consent recommendation.
	1.421	Prehearing conferences and procedures.
	1.422	Conduct of the hearing.
	1.423	Post-hearing procedure.
	1.424	Motions and requests.
	1.425	Judges.
	1.426	Appeal to Judicial Officer.
	1.427	Filing; identification of parties of record; service; and computation of time.
	1.428	Depositions.
	1.429	Ex parte communications.