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