§ 24.1 - General.  


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  • The Board of Contract Appeals, United States Department of Agriculture (referred to as the “Board”) is an agency of the Department established by the Secretary of Agriculture in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601-613). The provisions of 5 U.S.C. 551-559 (Administrative Procedure Act) are not applicable to proceedings before the Board except for the requirements under 5 U.S.C. 552 respecting public information, agency rules, opinions, orders, and records.