Part 1 - Administrative Regulations  


Subpart A - Official Records
§ 1.1 - General provisions.
§ 1.2 - Public reading rooms.
§ 1.3 - Requirements for making a records request.
§ 1.4 - Requirements for responding to records requests.
§ 1.5 - Responses to records requests.
§ 1.6 - Timing of responses to perfected records requests.
§ 1.7 - Records responsive to records requests.
§ 1.8 - Requirements for processing records requests seeking business information.
§ 1.9 - Administrative appeals.
§ 1.10 - Authentication under Departmental Seal and certification of records.
§ 1.11 - Preservation of records.
§ 1.12 - Fees and fee schedule.
§ 1.13 - Date of receipt of requests or appeals.
§ 1.14 - Appeals.
§ 1.15 - General provisions respecting release of records.
§ 1.16 - Extension of administrative deadlines.
§ 1.17 - Failure to meet administrative deadlines.
§ 1.18 - Fee schedule.
§ 1.19 - Exemptions and discretionary release.
§ 1.20 - Annual report.
§ 1.21 - Compilation of new records.
§ 1.22 - Authentication.
§ 1.23 - Records in formal adjudication proceedings.
§ 1.24 - Preservation of records.
§ 1.25 - Implementing regulations for the Office of the Secretary and the Office of Communications.
Appendix A to Subpart A - Fee Schedule
Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 1 - Fee Schedule
Subpart B - Departmental Proceedings
§ 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.
Subpart C - Judicial Proceedings
§ 1.41 - Service of process.
Subpart D - Claims
§ 1.51 - Claims based on negligence, wrongful act or omission.
Subpart E - Cooperative Production of Television Films
§ 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.
Subpart G - Privacy Act Regulations
§ 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.
Appendix A - Internal Directives
Appendix A to Subpart G - Internal Directives
Appendix A to Subpart G of Part 1 - Internal Directives
Subpart H - Rules of Practice Governing Formal Adjudicatory Proceedings Instituted by the Secretary Under Various Statutes
§ 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.
Subpart I - Rules of Practice Governing Cease and Desist Proceedings Under Section 2 of the Capper-Volstead Act
§ 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.
Subpart J - Procedures Relating to Awards Under the Equal Access to Justice Act in Proceedings Before the Department
General Provisions
§ 1.180 - Definitions.
§ 1.181 - Purpose of these rules.
§ 1.182 - When EAJA 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.
Information Required from Applicants
§ 1.190 - Contents of application.
§ 1.191 - Net worth exhibit.
§ 1.192 - Documentation of fees and expenses.
§ 1.193 - Time for filing application.
Procedures for Considering Applications
§ 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.
Subpart K - Production or Disclosure of Official Information in Legal Proceedings
General Information
§ 1.210 - What does this subpart cover?
§ 1.211 - Definitions that apply to this subpart.
§ 1.212 - What is the Department's policy on providing official information or testimony relating to official information in response to a demand?
§ 1.213 - How can I obtain official information or testimony relating to official information in response to my demand?
§ 1.214 - What information must I include with my demand?
§ 1.215 - How soon before I need the official information or testimony relating to official information should I submit my demand?
§ 1.216 - If I serve a subpoena, must I also submit information in accordance with § 1.214?
§ 1.217 - Where must I send my demand?
§ 1.218 - How much will I be charged?
Responsibilities of the Department
§ 1.219 - How will the Department process my demand?
§ 1.220 - The Department's considerations in deciding whether to grant or deny a demand.
§ 1.221 - In responding to my demand, what conditions or restrictions may the Department impose on the production of official information or testimony relating to official information?
§ 1.222 - Delegation authority for deciding whether to grant or deny a demand.
§ 1.223 - What must I, as an employee, do upon receiving a demand?
§ 1.224 - What must I, as an employee, do upon becoming aware that a court or other authority has ordered compliance with a demand?
Subpart L - Procedures Related to Administrative Hearings Under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986
§ 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.
Subpart M - Rules of Practice Governing Adjudication of Sourcing Area Applications and Formal Review of Sourcing Areas Pursuant to the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 620 et seq.)
§ 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.
Subpart N - Policy With Regard to Indemnification of Department of Agriculture Employees
§ 1.501 - Policy on employee indemnification.
Subpart O - Conditions in FERC Hydropower Licenses
Representatives
§ 1.610 - Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative?
Prehearing Conferences and Discovery
§ 1.640 - What are the requirements for prehearing conferences?
§ 1.641 - How may parties obtain discovery of information needed for the case?
§ 1.642 - When must a party supplement or amend information it has previously provided?
§ 1.643 - What are the requirements for written interrogatories?
§ 1.644 - What are the requirements for depositions?
§ 1.645 - What are the requirements for requests for documents or tangible things or entry on land?
§ 1.646 - What sanctions may the ALJ impose for failure to comply with discovery?
§ 1.647 - What are the requirements for subpoenas and witness fees?
§ 1.650 - When and where will the hearing be held?
§ 1.651 - What are the parties' rights during the hearing?
§ 1.652 - What are the requirements for presenting testimony?
§ 1.653 - How may a party use a deposition in the hearing?
§ 1.654 - What are the requirements for exhibits, official notice, and stipulations?
§ 1.655 - What evidence is admissible at the hearing?
§ 1.656 - What are the requirements for transcription of the hearing?
§ 1.657 - Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?
§ 1.658 - When will the hearing record close?
§ 1.659 - What are the requirements for post-hearing briefs?
§ 1.660 - What are the requirements for the ALJ's decision?
Alternatives Process
§ 1.670 - How must documents be filed and served under this subpart?
§ 1.671 - How do I propose an alternative?
§ 1.672 - May I file a revised proposed alternative?
§ 1.673 - When will the Forest Service file its modified condition?
§ 1.674 - How will the Forest Service analyze a proposed alternative and formulate its modified condition?
§ 1.675 - Has OMB approved the information collection provisions of this subpart?
Hearing Process
General Provisions Related to Hearings
§ 1.630 - What will OALJ do with a case referral?
§ 1.631 - What are the powers of the ALJ?
§ 1.632 - What happens if the ALJ becomes unavailable?
§ 1.633 - Under what circumstances may the ALJ be disqualified?
§ 1.634 - What is the law governing ex parte communications?
§ 1.635 - What are the requirements for motions?
General Provisions
§ 1.601 - What is the purpose of this subpart, and to what license proceedings does it apply?
§ 1.602 - What terms are used in this subpart?
§ 1.603 - How are time periods computed?
§ 1.604 - What deadlines apply to the trial-type hearing and alternatives processes?
Document Filing and Service
§ 1.611 - What are the form and content requirements for documents under this subpart?
§ 1.612 - Where and how must documents be filed?
§ 1.613 - What are the requirements for service of documents?
§ 1.620 - What supporting information must the Forest Service provide with its preliminary conditions?
§ 1.621 - How do I request a hearing?
§ 1.622 - How do I file a notice of intervention and response?
§ 1.623 - Will hearing requests be consolidated?
§ 1.624 - Can a hearing process be stayed to allow for settlement discussions?
§ 1.625 - How will the Forest Service respond to any hearing requests?
§ 1.626 - What will the Forest Service do with any hearing requests?
§ 1.627 - What regulations apply to a case referred for a hearing?
Subpart P - Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Formal Rulemaking Proceedings Instituted by the Secretary
§ 1.800 - Words in the singular form.
§ 1.801 - Scope and applicability of this subpart.
§ 1.802 - Definitions.
§ 1.803 - Institution of proceedings.
§ 1.804 - Notification by interested persons.
§ 1.805 - Docket number.
§ 1.806 - Judge.
§ 1.807 - Direct testimony submitted as written documents.
§ 1.808 - Motions and requests.
§ 1.809 - Conduct of the hearing.
§ 1.810 - Oral and written arguments.
§ 1.811 - Certification of the transcript.
§ 1.812 - Copies of the transcript.
§ 1.813 - Administrator's recommended decision.
§ 1.814 - Submission to Secretary.
§ 1.815 - Decision by the Secretary.
§ 1.816 - Filing, extension of time, effective date of filing, and computation of time.
§ 1.817 - Ex parte communications.
§ 1.818 - Additional documents to be filed with hearing clerk.
§ 1.819 - Hearing before Secretary.
Subpart Q - Review and Issuance of Agency Guidance Documents
§ 1.900 - General.
§ 1.901 - Requirements for clearance.
§ 1.902 - Public access to effective guidance documents.
§ 1.903 - Good faith cost estimates.
§ 1.904 - Procedures for guidance documents identified as “significant” or “otherwise of importance to the Department's interests.”
§ 1.905 - Designation procedures.
§ 1.906 - Notice-and-comment procedures.
§ 1.907 - Petitions for guidance.
§ 1.908 - Rescinded guidance.
§ 1.909 - Exigent circumstances.
§ 1.910 - Reports to Congress and GAO.
§ 1.911 - No judicial review or enforceable rights.