section 21145 of this title. References in Text This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title III of Pub. L. 107–252, Oct. 29, 2002, 116 Stat. 1704, which is classified principally to this subchapter. For complete

The Administrator shall— (1) carry out a program of microgravity research consistent with section 40904 of this title; and (2) consider the need for a life sciences centrifuge and any associated holding facilities.

Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552a(j), and for the reasons set forth in 54 FR 11204-11206 (March 17, 1989), the systems of records (or portions of systems of records) maintained by agencies of USDA identified in this section are exempted from the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 552a, except

(c) Debts may be referred to Treasury under §3.44 for collection through salary offset in accordance with 31 CFR 285.7.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a slate of candidates will consist of one or more eligible farmers and ranchers nominated through public solicitation of nominees as specified in §7.8. (b) If no nominations are received by the closing date for nominations, the county committee must develop a slate of candidates in

(a) Nondiscriminatory recruitment. A recipient to which §§15a.300 through 15a.310 apply shall not discriminate on the basis of sex in the recruitment and admission of students. A recipient may be required to undertake additional recruitment efforts for one sex as remedial action pursuant to

determine whether, at the time of the inspection, there is compliance with that section. (b) Any necessary facilities for such inspection shall be extended to such representative by the licensee, its agents, and employees. [62 FR 15087, Mar. 31, 1997]

operations; (b) If the product is washed there shall be ample supply of water of a safe and sanitary quality with adequate facilities for its distribution throughout the plant and washing machinery; (c) There shall also be an efficient waste disposal and plumbing system maintained in good repair; (d) Each room in which the product is graded or stored shall be designed and constructed as to insure operating

otherwise specified in connection with the grade. (f) For tolerances see §51.1546. [35 FR 18258, Dec. 1, 1970, as amended at 76 FR 31789, June 2, 2011]

otherwise specified, the minimum diameter of each cherry shall be not less than three-fourths inch. The maximum diameter of the cherries in any lot may be specified in accordance with the facts. (i) For tolerances see §51.2648.

After an appeal inspection has been completed, the lot(s) cannot be further appealed unless authorized by the Administrator. An appeal inspection certificate shall be issued, showing the results of such appeal inspection; and such certificate shall supersede the inspection certificate previously issued for the processed product involved. Each appeal inspection certificate shall clearly identify the number and date of the inspection certificate which it supersedes

(a) Any person who is a Federal or State employee, the employee of a local jurisdiction, or the employee of a cooperating agency possessing proper qualifications as determined by an examination for competency and who is to perform grading service under this part may be licensed by the Secretary as a grader. (b) All licenses issued by the Secretary shall be countersigned by the officer in charge of the poultry grading service of the

subject to a civil penalty of not less than the amount specified in §3.91(b)(1)(i)(B) of this title for each violation, except that the civil penalty shall be less than the amount specified in §3.91(b)(1)(i)(B) of this title if the Administrator determines that the certified applicator made a good faith effort to

Unless as otherwise specified in the table in this section, the information collection reporting and recordkeeping requirements in 7 CFR part 250 are accounted for in OMB control number 0584-0293. Open Table

expected that the processors will use their marketing abilities to encourage eligible recipient agencies to participate in the program. Additionally, recipient agencies will benefit by being able to purchase processed end products at a substantially reduced price. (b) Scope. The terms and conditions set forth in this part are those under which processors may enter into agreements with FNS for the processing of commodities designated

(a) The State agency shall establish a system for monitoring and evaluating corrective action at the State and project area levels. Monitoring and evaluation shall be an ongoing process to determine that deficiencies are being substantially reduced or eliminated in an efficient manner and that the program provides responsive service to eligible households. (b) The State agency shall ensure that corrective action on all deficiencies

The failure by FNS to file an answer shall constitute a waiver of hearing. Upon such failure to file, the State agency shall file a proposed decision, along with a motion for adoption thereof, both of which shall be served upon FNS by the State agency. Within 10 days after service of such motion and proposed decision, FNS may file objections thereto. If the ALJ finds that meritorious objections have been filed, the State agency's motion shall be denied with supporting reasons. If meritorious

Where the plant quarantine inspector requires the entire shipment to be returned to the country of origin as a prohibited importation (in which event he shall endorse his action thereon) and delivers the shipment to the collector of customs, the collector shall in turn deliver it to the postmaster for dispatch to the country of origin. If, upon examination, the plant material is deemed dangerous to plant life, the collector of customs shall permit the plant

State or foreign law that protects plants or that regulates certain specified plant-related activities. The Lacey Act also makes it unlawful to make or submit any false record, account, or label for, or any false identification of, any plant covered by the Act. Common cultivars (except trees) and common food crops are among the categorical exclusions to the provisions of the Act. The Act does not define the terms “common cultivar” and “common food crop” but instead authorizes the U.S. Department of

regulations issued thereunder, by such person and affords such person an opportunity for a hearing regarding the matter as provided by such Act; (2) Such person expressly waives hearing and agrees to pay a specified penalty within a designated time; and (3) The Administrator agrees to accept the specified penalty in settlement of the particular matter involved if the penalty is paid within the designated time.

(a) For all transactions undertaken pursuant to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, FCIC will proceed under 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4 or 48 CFR part 409 when taking action to suspend or debar persons involved in such transactions, except that the authority to suspend or debar under these provisions will be reserved to the Manager of FCIC, or the Manager's designee. (b) Any person suspended or debarred under the provisions of 48 CFR

(c) The Manager, FCIC, shall be the debarring and suspending official for all debarment or suspension proceedings undertaken by FCIC under the provisions of 2 CFR parts 180 and 417. [73 FR 76890, Dec. 18, 2008, as amended at 83 FR 25361, June 1, 2018]

management including irrigation and drainage, public recreation, public fish and wildlife, municipal and industrial water supply, hydropower, water quality management, ground water supply, agricultural pollution control, and other water management. (d) After a final plan for works of improvement is agreed upon between NRCS and the sponsors and the approval processes are completed, NRCS will provide technical and financial assistance to install the project, subject to the

payments under the agreement, may be required to pay liquidated damages in an amount determined by the State Conservationist in accordance with the terms of the agreement, and will refund all or part of the payments received, plus interest. Participants violating WHIP cost-share agreements may be determined ineligible for future NRCS-administered conservation program funding.

specified in §760.641, to recognize average quality loss factors that are reflected in the market by county or part of a county. (c) With respect to a crop for which an eligible participant on a farm receives assistance under NAP, the NAMP will not exceed the price of the crop established under NAP. (d) To the extent practicable, the NAMP will

(1) The purchase price, (2) The appraised value of the farm to be acquired, or (3) $667,000; subject to the direct FO dollar limit specified in 7 CFR 761.8(a)(1)(i). (c) Downpayment loans made as an ML for FO purposes may not exceed $50,000. (d) Financing provided by the Agency and all other creditors must not exceed 95 percent of the purchase price. Financing

(a) The Agency will provide the intermediary lender a letter listing all requirements for the loan. After reviewing the conditions and requirements in the letter of conditions, the intermediary lender must complete, sign, and return the form provided by the Agency indicating the intermediary lender's intent to meet the conditions. If certain conditions cannot be met, the intermediary lender may propose alternate conditions in writing to the Agency. The Agency loan

monitoring and enforcement program will be adopted and summarized where applicable for any mitigation. (b) FSA will distribute the ROD to all parties who request it. (c) FSA will publish the ROD or a notice of availability of the ROD in the Federal Register.

(a) AMS will assess persons covered by the Act fees to cover the costs of administering the Act. (b) Warehouse operators, licensees, applicants, or providers must pay: (1) An annual fee as provided in the applicable licensing or provider agreement; and (2) Fees that AMS assesses for specific services, examinations and audits, or as provided in the applicable

applicable to all fruit handled during such fiscal period. (d) The payment of assessments for the maintenance and functining of the committee may be required under this part throughout the period it is in effect irrespective of whether particular provisions of this part are suspended or become inoperative.