§ 711.28 - Special provisions applicable to Puerto Rico.

Notwithstanding the provisions of §§ 711.1 to 711.50, the Caribbean Area Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee (hereinafter referred to as the “ASC Committee”) shall perform, insofar as applicable, the duties and assume such responsibilities and be subject to the limitations as are otherwise required of State and county committees except as provided herein. The Director, Caribbean Area FSA office, shall recommend members of the review committee panel, the areas of venue, and perform the functions of the State executive director. Any farmer who is eligible to vote in a referendum for which a quota has been proclaimed shall be eligible for appointment as a member of a review committee panel. The clerk shall be the ASC district supervisor of the district in which the review committee will hold its hearings. Where it is impractical or impossible to use the United States mail to serve the applicant with notice of hearing or determination, use shall be made of such other method of service as is available. However, when such other method is used, the ASC Committee shall make provision for keeping an accurate record of the date and method of delivery to the applicant.