Rule2026-07526
Removing Outdated and Unnecessary Provisions
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Published
April 17, 2026
Effective
April 17, 2026
Issuing agencies
Agriculture Department
Abstract
The Office of the Secretary (OSEC) is in the process of reviewing regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens and costs. Pursuant to this review, OSEC identified obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated provisions in Title 7 of the Code of Federal Regulation (CFR). OSEC is removing the provision identified in Part 15f to streamline and clarify the dictates of Title 7 of the CFR.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 74 (Friday, April 17, 2026)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 20577-20578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-07526]
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Office of the Secretary
7 CFR Part 15f
RIN 0503-AA88
Removing Outdated and Unnecessary Provisions
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, United States Department of
Agriculture.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary (OSEC) is in the process of
reviewing regulations within its purview to reduce regulatory burdens
and costs. Pursuant to this review, OSEC identified obsolete,
unnecessary, and outdated provisions in Title 7 of the Code of Federal
Regulation (CFR). OSEC is removing the provision identified in Part 15f
to streamline and clarify the dictates of Title 7 of the CFR.
DATES: Effective Date: This Rule is effective on April 17, 2026.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ramonda Reed, Director, Compliance
Division, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC
20250 at 202-815-3544 or <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7c2e1d111312181d522e1919183c090f181d521b130a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="742615191b1a10155a2611111034010710155a131b02">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
Executive Order (E.O.) 14219, Ensuring Lawful Governance and
Implementing the President's ``Department of Government Efficiency''
Deregulatory Initiative, 90 FR 10583, and subsequent implementing
memorandum(s) directed agency heads to review regulations within their
purview and rescind those that are, among other things, unlawful or
unnecessary. OSEC has undertaken such a review and is accordingly
rescinding obsolete, unnecessary, and outdated provisions from Title 7
of the CFR.
Regulatory Certifications
Executive Orders
This Rule does not meet the criteria for a significant regulatory
action as specified by E.O. 12866, Regulatory Planning and Review. No
federalism or tribal implications were identified by taking this action
and rescinding Part 15f will not impose substantial unreimbursed
compliance costs on
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states, local governments, or Indian tribal governments. Consequently,
impact statements are not required under E.O. 13132, Federalism, or
13175, Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments.
Environmental Evaluation
This Rule will have no significant effect on the human environment;
therefore an environmental assessment and impact statement are not
required.
Paperwork Reduction Act
This Rule does not contain reporting or recordkeeping requirements
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980, (Pub. L. 96-511, 94
Stat. 2812, codified at 44 U.S.C. 3501-3521).
Explanation of Provisions
The regulation removed is 7 CFR part 15f, Adjudications under
Section 741. OSEC is eliminating the regulation at 7 CFR part 15f--
Adjudications Under Section 741. The provisions in this regulation
apply only to requests for Section 741 hearings filed by October 21,
2000, alleging non-employment discrimination that occurred between
January 1, 1981, and December 31, 1996. Since it has been nearly 25
years since the last possible filing of a Section 741 hearing request,
this regulation is no longer necessary. Therefore, pursuant to the
reasons laid out in the preamble, OSEC is eliminating this part to
streamline Title 7 of the CFR. No comments are requested for this
regulatory action, as this provision is deemed obsolete.
List of Subjects in 7 CFR Part 15f
Administrative practice and procedure, Agriculture, Appeal
procedures, Civil rights, Equal access to justice, Ex parte
communications, Farmers, Federal aid programs, Guaranteed loans,
Insured loans, Loan programs, Nondiscrimination, Price support
programs.
PART 15f--[REMOVED AND RESERVED]
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For the reasons stated in the preamble, and under the authority of 5
U.S.C. 301., OSEC removes and reserves 7 CFR part 15f.
Devon Westhill,
Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Assistant Secretary for
Civil Rights.
[FR Doc. 2026-07526 Filed 4-16-26; 8:45 am]
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