7 CFR Part 1
256 sections.
- § 1.1General provisions
- § 1.2Public reading rooms
- § 1.3Requirements for making a records request
- § 1.4Requirements for responding to records requests
- § 1.5Responses to records requests
- § 1.6Timing of responses to perfected records requests
- § 1.7Records responsive to records requests
- § 1.8Requirements for processing records requests seeking business information
- § 1.9Administrative appeals
- § 1.10Authentication under Departmental Seal and certification of records
- § 1.11Preservation of records
- § 1.12Fees and fee schedule
- § 1.26Representation before the Department of Agriculture
- § 1.27Rulemaking and other notice procedures
- § 1.28Petitions
- § 1.29Subpoenas relating to investigations under statutes administered by the Secretary of Agriculture
- § 1.41Service of process
- § 1.51Claims based on negligence, wrongful act or omission
- § 1.71Purpose
- § 1.72Policy
- § 1.73Responsibility
- § 1.74Basis for special working relationships
- § 1.75General stipulations
- § 1.76Department cooperation
- § 1.77Assignment of priorities
- § 1.78Development of special working relationships
- § 1.79Credits
- § 1.110Purpose and scope
- § 1.111Definitions
- § 1.112Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in a record system
- § 1.113Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests
- § 1.114Disclosure of requested information to individuals
- § 1.115Special procedures: Medical records
- § 1.116Request for correction or amendment to record
- § 1.117Agency review of request for correction or amendment of record
- § 1.118Appeal of initial adverse agency determination on correction or amendment
- § 1.119Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains
- § 1.120Fees
- § 1.121Penalties
- § 1.122General exemptions
- § 1.123Specific exemptions
- § 1.130Meaning of words
- § 1.131Scope and applicability of this subpart
- § 1.132Definitions
- § 1.133Institution of proceedings
- § 1.134Docket number
- § 1.135Contents of complaint or petition for review
- § 1.136Answer
- § 1.137Amendment of complaint, petition for review, or answer; joinder of related matters
- § 1.138Consent decision
- § 1.139Procedure upon failure to file an answer or admission of facts
- § 1.140Conferences and procedure
- § 1.141Procedure for hearing
- § 1.142Post-hearing procedure
- § 1.143Motions and requests
- § 1.144Judges
- § 1.145Appeal to Judicial Officer
- § 1.146Petitions for reopening hearing; for rehearing or reargument of proceeding; or for reconsideration of the decision of the Judicial Officer
- § 1.147Filing; service; extensions of time; and computation of time
- § 1.148Depositions
- § 1.149Subpoenas. 3
- § 1.150Fees of witnesses
- § 1.151Ex parte communications
- § 1.160Scope and applicability of rules in this part
- § 1.161Definitions
- § 1.162Institution of proceedings
- § 1.163The complaint
- § 1.164Answer
- § 1.165Amendments
- § 1.166Consent order
- § 1.167Conference
- § 1.168Procedure for hearing
- § 1.169Post-hearing procedure and decision
- § 1.170Appeal to the Judicial Officer
- § 1.171Intervention
- § 1.172Motions and requests
- § 1.173Judges
- § 1.174Filing; service; extensions of time; and computation of time
- § 1.175Procedure following entry of cease and desist order
- § 1.180Definitions
- § 1.181Purpose of these rules
- § 1.182When EAJA applies
- § 1.183Proceedings covered
- § 1.184Eligibility of applicants
- § 1.185Standards for awards
- § 1.186Allowable fees and expenses
- § 1.187Rulemaking on maximum rates for attorney fees
- § 1.188Awards against other agencies
- § 1.189Delegations of authority
- § 1.190Contents of application
- § 1.191Net worth exhibit
- § 1.192Documentation of fees and expenses
- § 1.193Time for filing application
- § 1.194Filing and service of documents
- § 1.195Answer to application
- § 1.196Reply
- § 1.197Comments by other parties
- § 1.198Settlement
- § 1.199Further proceedings
- § 1.200Decision
- § 1.201Department review
- § 1.202Judicial review
- § 1.203Payment of award
- § 1.210What does this subpart cover?
- § 1.211Definitions that apply to this subpart
- § 1.212What is the Department's policy on providing official information or testimony relating to official information in response to a demand?
- § 1.213How can I obtain official information or testimony relating to official information in response to my demand?
- § 1.214What information must I include with my demand?
- § 1.215How soon before I need the official information or testimony relating to official information should I submit my demand?
- § 1.216If I serve a subpoena, must I also submit information in accordance with § 1.214?
- § 1.217Where must I send my demand?
- § 1.218How much will I be charged?
- § 1.219How will the Department process my demand?
- § 1.220The Department's considerations in deciding whether to grant or deny a demand
- § 1.221In responding to my demand, what conditions or restrictions may the Department impose on the production of official information or testimony relating to official information?
- § 1.222Delegation authority for deciding whether to grant or deny a demand
- § 1.223What must I, as an employee, do upon receiving a demand?
- § 1.224What must I, as an employee, do upon becoming aware that a court or other authority has ordered compliance with a demand?
- § 1.301Basis, purpose and scope
- § 1.302Definitions
- § 1.303Basis for civil penalties and assessments
- § 1.304Investigation
- § 1.305Review by the reviewing official
- § 1.306Prerequisites for issuing a complaint
- § 1.307Complaint
- § 1.308Service of complaint and notice of hearing
- § 1.309Answer and request for hearing
- § 1.310Default upon failure to file an answer
- § 1.311Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ
- § 1.312Procedure where respondent does not request a hearing
- § 1.313Procedure where respondent requests a hearing; notice of hearing
- § 1.314Parties to the hearing
- § 1.315Separation of functions
- § 1.316Ex parte contacts
- § 1.317Disqualification of reviewing official or ALJ
- § 1.318Rights of parties
- § 1.319Authority of the ALJ
- § 1.320Prehearing conferences
- § 1.321Disclosure of documents
- § 1.322Discovery
- § 1.323Subpoenas for attendance at hearing
- § 1.324Fees
- § 1.325Form, filing and service of papers
- § 1.326Computation of time
- § 1.327Motions
- § 1.328Sanctions
- § 1.329The hearing and burden of proof
- § 1.330Location of hearing
- § 1.331Witnesses
- § 1.332Evidence
- § 1.333The record
- § 1.334Post-hearing briefs
- § 1.335Determining the amount of penalties and assessments
- § 1.336Initial decision of the ALJ
- § 1.337Reconsideration of initial decision
- § 1.338Appeal to the judicial officer
- § 1.339Stays ordered by the Department of Justice
- § 1.340Stay pending appeal
- § 1.341Judicial review
- § 1.342Collection of civil penalties and assessments
- § 1.343Right to administrative offset
- § 1.344Deposit to Treasury of the United States
- § 1.345Settlement
- § 1.346Limitation
- § 1.410Meaning of words
- § 1.411Definitions
- § 1.412Institution of proceedings
- § 1.413Submission of a sourcing area application
- § 1.414Docket number
- § 1.415Notification of proceedings
- § 1.416Comment period
- § 1.417Review period
- § 1.418Procedure upon no request for hearing
- § 1.419Amendment of a sourcing area application
- § 1.420Consent recommendation
- § 1.421Prehearing conferences and procedures
- § 1.422Conduct of the hearing
- § 1.423Post-hearing procedure
- § 1.424Motions and requests
- § 1.425Judges
- § 1.426Appeal to Judicial Officer
- § 1.427Filing; identification of parties of record; service; and computation of time
- § 1.428Depositions
- § 1.429Ex parte communications
- § 1.501Policy on employee indemnification
- § 1.601What is the purpose of this subpart, and to what license proceedings does it apply?
- § 1.602What terms are used in this subpart?
- § 1.603How are time periods computed?
- § 1.604What deadlines apply to the trial-type hearing and alternatives processes?
- § 1.610Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative?
- § 1.611What are the form and content requirements for documents under this subpart?
- § 1.612Where and how must documents be filed?
- § 1.613What are the requirements for service of documents?
- § 1.620What supporting information must the Forest Service provide with its preliminary conditions?
- § 1.621How do I request a hearing?
- § 1.622How do I file a notice of intervention and response?
- § 1.623Will hearing requests be consolidated?
- § 1.624Can a hearing process be stayed to allow for settlement discussions?
- § 1.625How will the Forest Service respond to any hearing requests?
- § 1.626What will the Forest Service do with any hearing requests?
- § 1.627What regulations apply to a case referred for a hearing?
- § 1.630What will OALJ do with a case referral?
- § 1.631What are the powers of the ALJ?
- § 1.632What happens if the ALJ becomes unavailable?
- § 1.633Under what circumstances may the ALJ be disqualified?
- § 1.634What is the law governing ex parte communications?
- § 1.635What are the requirements for motions?
- § 1.640What are the requirements for prehearing conferences?
- § 1.641How may parties obtain discovery of information needed for the case?
- § 1.642When must a party supplement or amend information it has previously provided?
- § 1.643What are the requirements for written interrogatories?
- § 1.644What are the requirements for depositions?
- § 1.645What are the requirements for requests for documents or tangible things or entry on land?
- § 1.646What sanctions may the ALJ impose for failure to comply with discovery?
- § 1.647What are the requirements for subpoenas and witness fees?
- § 1.650When and where will the hearing be held?
- § 1.651What are the parties' rights during the hearing?
- § 1.652What are the requirements for presenting testimony?
- § 1.653How may a party use a deposition in the hearing?
- § 1.654What are the requirements for exhibits, official notice, and stipulations?
- § 1.655What evidence is admissible at the hearing?
- § 1.656What are the requirements for transcription of the hearing?
- § 1.657Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?
- § 1.658When will the hearing record close?
- § 1.659What are the requirements for post-hearing briefs?
- § 1.660What are the requirements for the ALJ's decision?
- § 1.670How must documents be filed and served under this subpart?
- § 1.671How do I propose an alternative?
- § 1.672May I file a revised proposed alternative?
- § 1.673When will the Forest Service file its modified condition?
- § 1.674How will the Forest Service analyze a proposed alternative and formulate its modified condition?
- § 1.675Has OMB approved the information collection provisions of this subpart?
- § 1.800Words in the singular form
- § 1.801Scope and applicability of this subpart
- § 1.802Definitions
- § 1.803Institution of proceedings
- § 1.804Notification by interested persons
- § 1.805Docket number
- § 1.806Judge
- § 1.807Direct testimony submitted as written documents
- § 1.808Motions and requests
- § 1.809Conduct of the hearing
- § 1.810Oral and written arguments
- § 1.811Certification of the transcript
- § 1.812Copies of the transcript
- § 1.813Administrator's recommended decision
- § 1.814Submission to Secretary
- § 1.815Decision by the Secretary
- § 1.816Filing, extension of time, effective date of filing, and computation of time
- § 1.817Ex parte communications
- § 1.818Additional documents to be filed with hearing clerk
- § 1.819Hearing before Secretary
- § 1.900Authority
- § 1.901Definitions
- § 1.902Eligibility for payments by the Department of Agriculture
- § 1.903Consultation with other agencies
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.