Code of Federal Regulations (Last Updated: November 8, 2024) |
Title 7 - Agriculture |
Subtitle B - Regulations of the Department of Agriculture |
Chapter IX - Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), Department of Agriculture |
Part 900 - General Regulations |
Subpart A - Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings Pertaining to Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders |
§ 900.1 - Words in the singular form. |
§ 900.2 - Definitions. |
§ 900.3 - Proposals. |
§ 900.4 - Institution of proceeding. |
§ 900.5 - Docket number. |
§ 900.6 - Judges. |
§ 900.7 - Motions and requests. |
§ 900.8 - Conduct of the hearing. |
§ 900.9 - Oral and written arguments. |
§ 900.10 - Certification of the transcript. |
§ 900.11 - Copies of the transcript. |
§ 900.12 - Administrator's recommended decision. |
§ 900.13 - Submission to Secretary. |
§ 900.14 - Execution and issuance of marketing agreements and marketing orders. |
§ 900.15 - Filing; extensions of time; effective date of filing; and computation of time. |
§ 900.16 - Ex parte communications. |
§ 900.17 - Additional documents to be filed with hearing clerk. |
§ 900.18 - Hearing before Secretary. |
§ 900.13a - Decision by Secretary. |
Subpart B - Supplemental Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Amend Federal Milk Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders |
§ 900.20 - Words in the singular form. |
§ 900.21 - Definitions. |
§ 900.22 - Proposal submission requirements. |
§ 900.23 - Procedures following receipt of a proposal. |
§ 900.24 - Pre-hearing information sessions. |
§ 900.25 - Advance submission of testimony. |
§ 900.26 - Requesting USDA data for use at an amendatory hearing. |
§ 900.27 - Deadline for filing post-hearing briefs and corrections to transcript. |
§ 900.28 - Deadline for issuance of recommended decisions or tentative final decisions. |
§ 900.29 - Deadline for filing exceptions to recommended decisions. |
§ 900.30 - Deadline for issuance of Secretary's (final) decisions. |
§ 900.31 - Electronic submission of hearing documents. |
§ 900.32 - Informal rulemaking. |
§ 900.33 - Industry assessments. |
Subpart C - Supplemental Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Amend Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders |
§ 900.36 - Words in the singular form. |
§ 900.37 - Definitions. |
§ 900.38 - Pre-hearing information sessions. |
§ 900.39 - Proposal submission requirements. |
§ 900.40 - Written testimony and USDA data request requirements. |
§ 900.41 - Electronic document submission standards. |
§ 900.42 - Industry assessments. |
§ 900.43 - Use of informal rulemaking. |
Subpart D - Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings on Petitions To Modify or To Be Exempted From Marketing Orders |
§ 900.50 - Words in the singular form. |
§ 900.51 - Definitions. |
§ 900.52 - Institution of proceeding. |
§ 900.53 - Withdrawal of petition. |
§ 900.54 - Docket number. |
§ 900.55 - Judges. |
§ 900.56 - Consolidated hearings. |
§ 900.57 - Intervention. |
§ 900.58 - Prehearing conferences. |
§ 900.59 - Motions and requests. |
§ 900.60 - Oral hearings before judge. |
§ 900.61 - Depositions. |
§ 900.62 - Subpenas. |
§ 900.63 - Fees and mileage. |
§ 900.64 - The Judge's decision. |
§ 900.65 - Appeals to Secretary: Transmittal of record. |
§ 900.66 - Consideration of appeal by the Secretary and issuance of final order. |
§ 900.68 - Petitions for reopening hearings; for rehearings or rearguments of proceedings; or for reconsideration of orders. |
§ 900.69 - Filing; service; extensions of time; effective date of filing; and computation of time. |
§ 900.70 - Applications for interim relief. |
§ 900.71 - Hearing before Secretary. |
§ 900.52a - Answer to petition. |
§ 900.52b - Amended pleadings. |
Subpart E - Supplemental Procedural Requirements for Marketing Orders, Marketing Agreements, and Requirements Covering Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts |
§ 900.80 - Words in the singular form. |
§ 900.81 - Definitions. |
§ 900.82 - Stipulation procedures. |
§ 900.83 - Conducting Meetings via Electronic Communication or Otherwise. |
Subpart F - Procedure Governing Meetings To Arbitrate and Mediate Disputes Relating to Sales of Milk or Its Products |
§ 900.100 - Words in the singular form. |
§ 900.101 - Definitions. |
§ 900.102 - Filing of applications for mediation or arbitration. |
§ 900.103 - Application for mediation. |
§ 900.104 - Inquiry by the Administrator. |
§ 900.105 - Notification. |
§ 900.106 - Assignment of mediator. |
§ 900.107 - Meetings. |
§ 900.108 - Mediator's report. |
§ 900.109 - Mediation agreement. |
§ 900.110 - Application for arbitration. |
§ 900.111 - Inquiry by the Administrator. |
§ 900.112 - Notification. |
§ 900.113 - Submission. |
§ 900.114 - Designation of arbitrator. |
§ 900.115 - Hearing. |
§ 900.116 - Award. |
§ 900.117 - Approval of award. |
§ 900.118 - Costs. |
Subpart G - Miscellaneous Requirements |
§ 900.200 - Definitions. |
§ 900.201 - Investigation and disposition of alleged violations. |
§ 900.202 - Restrictions applicable to Committee personnel. |
§ 900.210 - Disclosures of information. |
§ 900.211 - Penalties. |
Subpart H - Procedure for Conduct of Referenda To Determine Producer Approval of Milk Marketing Orders To Be Made Effective Pursuant to Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as Amended |
§ 900.300 - General. |
§ 900.301 - Definitions. |
§ 900.302 - Associations eligible to vote. |
§ 900.303 - Conduct of referendum. |
§ 900.304 - Who may vote. |
§ 900.305 - Duties of referendum agent. |
§ 900.306 - Notice of the referendum. |
§ 900.307 - Time for voting. |
§ 900.308 - Tabulation of ballots. |
§ 900.309 - Confidential information. |
§ 900.310 - Supplementary instructions. |
§ 900.311 - Submittals or requests. |
Subpart I - Procedure for Determining the Qualification of Cooperative Milk Marketing Associations |
§ 900.350 - General statement. |
§ 900.351 - Applications for qualification. |
§ 900.352 - Confidential information. |
§ 900.353 - Qualification standards. |
§ 900.354 - Inspection and investigation. |
§ 900.355 - Annual reporting. |
§ 900.356 - Listing of qualified associations. |
§ 900.357 - Denial of application; suspension or revocation of determination of qualification. |
§ 900.400 - General. |
§ 900.401 - Definitions. |
§ 900.402 - Voting. |
§ 900.403 - Instructions. |
§ 900.404 - Subagents. |
§ 900.405 - Ballots. |
§ 900.406 - Referendum report. |
§ 900.407 - Confidential information. |
Subpart K - Public Information |
Availability of Program Information, Staff Manuals and Instructions, and Related Material |
§ 900.503 - Request for records. |
Availability of Program Information, Staff Manuals and Instructions, and Related Material |
§ 900.500 - General. |
§ 900.501 - Public inspection and copying. |
§ 900.502 - Indexes. |
§ 900.504 - Appeals. |
Subpart L - Information Collection |
§ 900.600 - General. |
§ 900.601 - OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act. |
Subpart M - Assessment of Exemptions |
§ 900.700 - Exemption from assessments. |
Subpart - Miscellaneous Regulations |
Subpart - Supplemental Rules of Practice for Marketing Orders, Marketing Agreements, and Requirements Issued Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 608b(b) and 7 U.S.C. 608e Covering Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts |
Subpart - Procedure for the Conduct of Referenda in Connection With Marketing Orders for Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as Amended |
§ 900.400 - General. |
§ 900.401 - Definitions. |
§ 900.402 - Voting. |
§ 900.403 - Instructions. |
§ 900.404 - Subagents. |
§ 900.405 - Ballots. |
§ 900.406 - Referendum report. |
§ 900.407 - Confidential information. |
Subpart - Supplemental Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings To Amend Federal Milk Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders |
Subpart - Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings on Petitions To Modify or To Be Exempted From Marketing Orders |
Subpart - Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Proceedings To Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders |
Subpart - Supplemental Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings To Amend Fruit, Vegetable and Nut Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders |