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| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.1 General. | ARS | The rules and regulations in this part apply to the buildings and grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA), Washington, DC, and to all persons entering in or on such property. The Administrator, General Services Administration, has delegated to the Secretary of Agriculture, with authority to further delegate, the authority to make all the needful rules and regulations for the protection of the buildings and grounds of the USNA (34 FR 6406). The Secretary of Agriculture has in turn delegated such authority to the Administrator, Agricultural Research Service (34 FR 7389). The rules and regulations in this part are issued pursuant to such delegations. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.10 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.10 Pets. | ARS | Pets brought upon USNA property must have proper vaccinations and, except assistance trained animals, must be kept on leash at all times. The release or abandonment of fish, plants, and animals of any kind on USNA grounds is prohibited. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.11 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.11 Vehicular and pedestrian traffic. | ARS | (a) Drivers of all vehicles in or on USNA property shall drive only on established roads, shall drive in a careful and safe manner at all times, and shall comply with the signals and directions of the Security Staff and all posted traffic signs. (b) The blocking of entrances, driveways, walks, loading platforms, or fire hydrants, and parking in designated no parking areas in or on USNA property is prohibited. (c) Except in emergencies, parking in or on USNA property in other than designated areas is not allowed without a permit. Parking without authority, parking in unauthorized locations or in locations reserved for other persons, or contrary to the direction of posted signs, is prohibited. (d) USNA approval is required for all vehicles needed for access setup and breakdown activities relating to special events, ceremonies, or related activities. Off-road routes will be determined by the USNA. (e) In addition to the penalties provided in § 500.15, vehicles parked in violation of this section are subject to being towed and the cost of such towing being assessed to the owner of such vehicle. (f) This section may be supplemented from time to time, by the issuance and posting of specific traffic directives as may be required, and when so issued and posted such directives shall have the same force and effect as if incorporated in this subpart. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.12 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.12 Weapons and explosives. | ARS | (a) No person while in or on USNA property shall carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except for authorized official purposes. (b) No person while in or on the USNA shall ignite fireworks or other pyrotechnical devices. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.13 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.13 Nondiscrimination. | ARS | The USNA is subject to the policy of nondiscrimination in programs or activities conducted by the United States Department of Agriculture as set forth in 7 CFR part 15d. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.14 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.14 Exceptions. | ARS | The Administrator, Agricultural Research Service, may in individual cases make prior, written exceptions to the rules and regulations in this part if it is determined to be not adverse to the public interest. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.15 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.15 Penalties and other law. | ARS | Whoever shall be found guilty of violating the rules and regulations in this subpart is subject to fine under title 18, United States Code, or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both (see 40 U.S.C. 1315(c)). Nothing contained in the rules and regulations in this part shall be construed as abrogating or authorizing the abrogation of any other regulations or any Federal law or any laws and regulations of the District of Columbia that may be applicable. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.2 Recording presence. | ARS | Admission to the USNA during periods when it is closed to the public will be limited to authorized individuals who may be required to sign the register or display identification documents when requested by the Security Staff, or other authorized individuals. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.3 Preservation of property. | ARS | (a) While at the USNA, it is unlawful to: (1) Willfully destroy, damage, or remove USNA property or any part thereof; (2) Set or maintain any open fire on the property of the USNA; however, the use of small candles may be approved at the discretion of the Director, USNA; or (3) Apply any type of insecticide or herbicide on the grounds of the USNA, except for USNA employees in the course of their official duties or other persons authorized by the Director, USNA. (b) Persons not employed by USNA are not permitted to bring biological agents of any kind, including but not limited to disease and pest agents of plants, onto the property without written permission of the Director, USNA. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.4 Conformity with signs and emergency directions. | ARS | Persons in and on property of the USNA shall comply with official signs of prohibitory or directive nature and with the directions of authorized individuals. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.5 Nuisances. | ARS | (a) The use of loud, abusive, or otherwise improper language; unwarranted loitering, sleeping, or assembly; the creation of any hazard to persons or things; improper disposal of rubbish; spitting; prurient prying; the commission of any obscene or indecent act, or any other unseemly or disorderly conduct; throwing articles of any kind from a building, and climbing upon any part of a building is prohibited. (b) Playing of music or creation of other noises of a decibel level high enough to be heard outside of the USNA is prohibited. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.6 Gambling. | ARS | Participating in games for money or other personal property, or the operation of gambling devices, the conduct of a lottery or pool, or the selling or purchasing of numbers tickets, in or on USNA property, is prohibited. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.7 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.7 Intoxicating beverages and narcotics. | ARS | (a) Entering USNA property or the operation of a motor vehicle thereon, by a person under the influence of intoxicating beverages or a narcotic drug, is prohibited. (b) Except as provided in subpart B of this part, possession of or consumption of intoxicating beverages on USNA property is prohibited. (c) The sale of alcoholic beverages on the grounds of the USNA is prohibited. (d) The possession of or use of narcotic drugs on the grounds of the USNA is prohibited. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.8 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.8 Soliciting, vending, debt collection, and distribution of handbills. | ARS | (a) The following activities are prohibited on USNA grounds: (1) Soliciting of alms or contributions; (2) Display or distribution of commercial advertising; (3) Collecting private debts; (4) Campaigning for election to any office; (5) Soliciting and vending for commercial purposes (including, but not limited to, the vending of newspapers and other publications); (6) Soliciting signatures on petitions, polls, or surveys (except as authorized by the USNA); and (7) Impeding ingress to or egress from the USNA. (b) Distribution to USNA general public visitors of material such as pamphlets, handbills, and flyers is prohibited without prior approval of the Director, USNA. (c) The prohibitions in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section do not apply to: (1) Commercial or nonprofit activities performed under contract or concession with the USNA or pursuant to the provisions of the Randolph Sheppard Act; (2) The solicitation of USNA personnel for contributions for the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC); (3) National or local drives for funds for welfare, health, and other purposes sponsored or approved by the Agricultural Research Service; or (4) Personal notices posted by employees on authorized bulletin boards. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.1.1.9 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | A | Subpart A—Conduct on U.S. National Arboreturm Property | § 500.9 Photographs for news or advertising. | ARS | Photographs for news purposes may be taken at the USNA without prior permission. Photographs for advertising and other commercial purposes may be taken, but only with the prior approval of the Director, USNA and fees may be charged pursuant to § 500.23. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.2.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | B | Subpart B—Fee Schedule for Certain Uses of National Arboretum Facilities and Grounds | § 500.20 Scope. | ARS | This subpart sets forth schedules of fees for temporary use by individuals or groups of United States National Arboretum (USNA) facilities and grounds. This subpart also sets forth schedules of fees for the use of the USNA for commercial photography and cinematography. Fees generated will be used to offset costs of services or for the purposes of promoting the mission of the USNA. All rules and regulations noted in 7 CFR 500, subpart A—Conduct on the U.S. National Arboretum Property, will apply to individuals or groups granted approval to use the facilities and grounds for the purposes specified in this subpart. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.2.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | B | Subpart B—Fee Schedule for Certain Uses of National Arboretum Facilities and Grounds | § 500.21 Fee schedule for tram and tours. | ARS | The USNA provides tours of the USNA grounds in a 48-passenger tram (accommodating 2 wheelchairs). The fee is as follows: $4.00 per adult, $3.00 per senior citizen or Friend of the National Arboretum, and $2.00 per child under the age 17. Children under 4 sharing a seat with an adult will not be charged. Pre-scheduled tram tours for groups may be arranged for a set fee of $125.00. Additionally, a tour guide may be pre-arranged to provide a non-tram tour for the fee of $50 per hour. Promotional programs offering discounted fees for these programs may be instituted at the discretion of the USNA. Payment for use of the tram is due at the time of ticket purchase. Payment for pre-scheduled tram tours must be made at least one week in advance. Payment for pre-scheduled, non-tram guided tours must be made at least one week in advance of the tour date. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.2.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | B | Subpart B—Fee Schedule for Certain Uses of National Arboretum Facilities and Grounds | § 500.22 Fees and conditions for use of facilities and grounds. | ARS | (a) Fee requirement. (1) The USNA will charge a fee for temporary use by individuals or groups of USNA facilities and grounds. Fees for specific sites are listed in § 500.24. (2) Non-profit scientific or educational organizations whose purposes and interests are complementary to the mission of the USNA and which substantially support the mission and purpose of the USNA (e.g., Friends of the National Arboretum, National Bonsai Foundation, National Capital Area Federation of Garden Clubs, Herb Society of America) may be exempted from the fee for use of USNA facility or grounds requirement of this subpart by the Director, but still must reimburse the USNA for its costs, including setup, clean-up, security, and other costs as applicable. (3) A Half Day usage is defined as 4 hours or less; a Whole Day usage is defined as more than 4 hours in a day. In all cases, usage includes all time during which a venue is committed, including time used to set up before and clean up after an event. For after-hours usage of sites or facilities, an additional $40/hour will be added for supervision for each required staff member or security officer, with higher amounts required for sites or facilities that are more sensitive. (b) Reservations. (1) Facilities and grounds are available by reservation at the discretion of the Director of the USNA and may be available to individuals or groups for uses that are consistent with the mission of the USNA. Agency initiatives may be granted first priority. Offices and hallways inside secured doors will not be available for use. (2) Reservations to use USNA facilities and grounds may be made directly with the USNA. To ensure consideration, reservation requests should be made as far in advance as possible with a minimum of 15 calendar days prior to the date of use required for all reservations. This advanced notice will provide the USNA adequate time to prepare sites and assign staff and supervision as necessary. (3) The USNA will make every effort to respond to requests in a quick and ti… | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.2.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | B | Subpart B—Fee Schedule for Certain Uses of National Arboretum Facilities and Grounds | § 500.23 Fees for commercial photography and cinematography on grounds. | ARS | The USNA may charge a fee for the use of the facility or grounds for purposes of commercial photography or cinematography as specified in § 500.24. Facilities and grounds are available for use for commercial photography or cinematography at the discretion of the USNA Director. Requests for use should be made a minimum of two weeks in advance of the required date. The USNA will charge for supervision costs at the rate of $40.00 per hour per security officer, in addition to the fees listed below. The USNA Director may waive fees for photography or cinematography conducted for the purpose of disseminating information to the public regarding the USNA and its mission or for the purpose of First Amendment activity. The USNA will charge a non-refundable application fee of $30 for commercial photography or cinematography activities that use models, sets or props that are not part of the natural, cultural resources, or administrative facilities features of the site; take place where members of the public are generally not allowed; or take place at a location where additional administrative costs are likely. If the application is approved and fees will be incurred, the application fee will be applied to the total fee due. No other credits will be given for the application fee. Fee payments for use of facilities or grounds or for commercial photography and cinematography must be made in advance of services being rendered. These payments are to be made in the form of a check or money order. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.2.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | B | Subpart B—Fee Schedule for Certain Uses of National Arboretum Facilities and Grounds | § 500.24 Fee Schedule. | ARS | * Fees include only access to sites; additional security charges may be necessary depending upon the site and the number of people participating. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.1.2.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 500 | PART 500—NATIONAL ARBORETUM | B | Subpart B—Fee Schedule for Certain Uses of National Arboretum Facilities and Grounds | § 500.25 Payment of fees. | ARS | (a) Unless provided otherwise, all payments due under this subpart must be made by cash, check, or money order (in U.S. funds). Checks and money orders for payment of any fees imposed under this part are to be made payable, in U.S. funds, to the “U.S. National Arboretum.” Upon request, the USNA shall provide receipts to requesters for their records or billing purposes. If the USNA enters into an agreement to allow USNA visitors and users to make payment in the form of a credit card, USNA visitors and users who are assessed user fees may pay those fees with a credit card subject to the terms and conditions of such agreement. (b) Any fees that become past due shall be collected in accordance with 7 CFR part 3. | |||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.1 General. | ARS | The rules and regulations in this part apply to all property of or under the charge or control of the U.S. Meat Animal Research Center, Clay Center, Nebr. (hereinafter referred to as the Research Center), and to all persons entering in or on such property. The Administrator, General Services Administration, has delegated to the Secretary of Agriculture, with authority to redelegate, the authority to make all the needful rules and regulations for the protection of the Research Center (36 FR 1293). The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated this authority to the Director of Science and Education (36 FR 21706) who in turn has delegated such authority to the Administrator, Agricultural Research Service (36 FR 21706). The rules and regulations in this part are issued pursuant to such delegations. It is the responsibility of occupant or cooperating agency to require observance of these rules and regulations. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.10 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.10 Pets. | ARS | Animals shall be brought or allowed, as applicable, upon the Research Center only with the prior written approval of the Director, Research Center, except seeing eye dogs may be brought to the reception area serving the offices of the Director, Research Center, without prior approval. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.11 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.11 Mobile equipment and pedestrian traffic. | ARS | (a) Drivers, operators, or pilots of all equipment whether or not motorized in or on Research Center property, or within the scope of Research Center activity, shall operate in a careful and safe manner at all times and shall comply with the signals and directions of guards, special policemen, or other authorized individuals, and all posted traffic signs; (b) The blocking of entrances, driveways, walks, railways, runways, loading platforms, or fire hydrants in or on Research Center property is prohibited; (c) Except in emergencies, parking or landing in or on Research Center property in other than designated areas is not allowed without a permit. Parking without authority, parking in unauthorized locations or in locations reserved for other persons, or parking continuously in excess of ten hours without permission, or contrary to the direction of posted signs is prohibited. This section may be supplemented from time to time by the issuance and posting of specific traffic directives as may be required, and when so issued and posted such directives shall have the same force and effect as if made a part hereof; (d) The operation of unlicensed gasoline powered vehicles is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.12 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.12 Weapons and explosives. | ARS | No person while in or on Research Center property shall carry firearms, bows and arrows, darts, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except as officially authorized, for official purposes. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.13 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.13 Nondiscrimination. | ARS | There shall be no discrimination by segregation or otherwise against any person or persons because of race, sex, religion, color, or national origin, in furnishing, or by refusing to furnish to such person or persons the use of any facility of a public nature, including all service, privileges, accommodations, and activities provided thereby on Research Center property. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.14 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.14 Non-Federal law enforcement. | ARS | Research Center special policemen may be deputized by State or local law enforcement agencies to exercise police power on property outside the Research Center. With the consent of any State or local law enforcement agency, the facilities or services of such State or local law enforcement agency may be utilized by the Research Center. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.15 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.15 Exceptions. | ARS | The Administrator, Agricultural Research Service, may in individual cases make prior, written exceptions to the rules and regulations in this part if he determines it to be not adverse to the public interest. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.16 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.16 Penalties and other law. | ARS | Whoever shall be found guilty of violating the rules and regulations in this part where the United States has and exercises exclusive or concurrent legislative jurisdiction, is subject to fine of not more than $50 or imprisonment or not more than 30 days, or both (see 40 U.S.C. 318c). Nothing contained in the rules, regulations, or penalties in this part shall be construed as abrogating or authorizing the abrogation of any other rules, regulations, penalties, or any Federal law, or any State and local laws and regulations which may be applicable. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.2 Admission. | ARS | Admission to the Research Center during “off duty” hours shall be restricted to the main arteries and any deviation therefrom by individuals shall be limited to authorized individuals who may be required to sign a register and display identification documents when requested by a guard or other authorized individuals. “Off duty” hours will be posted at the Research Center. Admission during “duty” hours when the Center is closed to the public in emergency situations will be limited to authorized individuals who may be required to sign a register and display identification documents when requested by a guard or other authorized individual. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.3 Preservation of property. | ARS | It is unlawful to willfully destroy, damage, or remove property or any part thereof. Hunting, fishing, motorcycling, using snowmobiles, and other disturbances or encroachment activities are prohibited except for official purposes. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.4 Conformity with signs and emergency directions. | ARS | Persons in and on property of the Research Center shall comply with official signs of a prohibitory or directory nature, and with the directions of authorized individuals. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.5 Nuisances. | ARS | The use of loud, abusive, or otherwise improper language, unwarranted loitering, sleeping, or assembly, the creation of any hazard to persons or things, improper disposal of rubbish, spitting, prurient prying, the commission of any obscene or indecent act, or any other unseemly or disorderly conduct, throwing articles of any kind from a building, or climbing upon any part of a building is prohibited. Further, conduct which obstructs the usual use of entrances, foyers, corridors, offices, elevators, stairways and parking lots, or which otherwise tends to impede or disturb Center employees in the performance of their duties or which otherwise impedes the general public from obtaining the administrative services provided by the Research Center is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.6 Gambling. | ARS | Participating in games for money or other personal property, or the operation of gambling devices, the conduct of a lottery or pool, or the selling or purchasing of numbers tickets, in or on Research Center property, is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.7 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.7 Intoxicating beverages and narcotics. | ARS | Entering Research Center property or the operating of a motor vehicle thereon, by a person under the influence of intoxicating beverages or narcotic drug, hallucinogen, marijuana, barbiturate, or amphetamine (unless prescribed by a physician) or the consumption of such beverages, or the use of any such drug or substance in or on the Research Center property, is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.8 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.8 Soliciting, vending, debt collection, and distribution of handbills. | ARS | The soliciting of alms and contributions, commercial soliciting and vending of all kinds, the display or distribution of commercial advertising, or the collecting of private debts, in or on Research Center property, is prohibited. This section does not apply to national or local drives for funds for welfare, health, and other purposes sponsored or approved by the Agricultural Research Service, concessions, or personal notices posted by employees on authorized bulletin boards. Distribution of material such as pamphlets, handbills, and flyers or the posting of mateirals on bulletin boards or elsewhere, is prohibited without prior approval of authorized individuals. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.2.0.1.9 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 501 | PART 501—CONDUCT ON U.S. MEAT ANIMAL RESEARCH CENTER, CLAY CENTER, NEBRASKA | § 501.9 Photographs for news, advertising, or commercial purposes. | ARS | Except where security regulations apply, or a Federal court order or rules prohibit it, photographs for news purposes may be taken in entrances, lobbies, foyers or auditoriums when used for public meetings without prior permission. Photographs for advertising and commercial purposes may be taken only with the prior written permission of the Director, Research Center. Photographs for news, advertising, or commercial purposes may be taken in space or areas occupied by a cooperator only with the consent of the cooperator concerned and the Director, Research Center. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.1 General. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | The rules and regulations in this part apply to the buildings and grounds of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Beltsville, MD, and to any persons entering in or on such property. The Administrator, General Services Administration, has delegated to the Secretary of Agriculture, with authority to redelegate, the authority to make all the needful rules and regulations for the protection of the buildings, grounds, equipment, and experimental plants and animals of BARC (36 FR 18440). The Secretary of Agriculture has delegated this authority to the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (60 FR 56392) who in turn has delegated such authority to the Administrator, Agricultural Research Service (60 FR 56392). The rules and regulations in this part are issued pursuant to such delegations. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.10 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.10 Photographs by visitors or for news, advertising, or commercial purposes. | ARS | [61 FR 51212, Oct. 1, 1996] | Photographs may be taken by visitors or for news purposes without prior permission. Photographs for advertising and commercial purposes may be taken at BARC only with the prior written approval of the Director, Beltsville Area. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.11 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.11 Pets. | ARS | [61 FR 51212, Oct. 1, 1996] | Pets, except assistance trained animals, brought upon BARC property must be kept on a leash and have proper vaccinations. Pets that are the property of employees residing on BARC must be up to date on their vaccinations, in accordance with State or local laws, and be kept on a leash or similarly restrained. The abandonment of unwanted animals on BARC grounds is prohibited. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.12 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.12 Vehicular and pedestrian traffic. | ARS | [37 FR 2424, Feb. 1, 1972, as amended at 61 FR 51212, Oct. 1, 1996] | (a) Drivers of all vehicles whether or not motorized in or on BARC property shall drive in a careful and safe manner at all times and shall comply with the signals and directions of the security staff and all posted traffic signs; (b) The blocking of entrances, driveways, walks, loading platforms, or fire hydrants in or on BARC property is prohibited; (c) Except in emergencies, parking in or on BARC property in other than designated areas is not allowed without a permit. Parking without authority, parking in unauthorized locations or in locations reserved for other persons, or contrary to the direction of posted signs is prohibited. This section may be supplemented from time to time, by the issuance and posting of specific traffic directives as may be required, and when so issued and posted such directives shall have the same force and effect as if made a part hereof. (d) The operation of unlicensed gasoline powered vehicles is prohibited. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.13 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.13 Weapons and explosives. | ARS | [61 FR 51212, Oct. 1, 1996] | No person while in or on BARC property shall carry firearms, other dangerous or deadly weapons, or explosives, either openly or concealed, except as officially authorized for official purposes. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.14 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.14 Nondiscrimination. | ARS | [61 FR 51212, Oct. 1, 1996] | There shall be no discrimination by segregation or otherwise against any person or persons because of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability or national origin, in furnishing, or by refusing to furnish to such person or persons the use of any facility of a public nature, including all services, privileges, accommodations, and activities provided thereby on BARC property. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.15 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.15 Exceptions. | ARS | [61 FR 51212, Oct. 1, 1996] | The Administrator, Agricultural Research Service, may in individual cases, make prior, written exceptions to the rules and regulations in this part, if a determination is made that the exception is not adverse to the public interest. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.16 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.16 Penalties and other law. | ARS | [37 FR 2424, Feb. 1, 1972. Redesignated at 61 FR 51212, Oct. 1, 1996] | Whoever shall be found guilty of violating the rules and regulations in this part is subject to fine of not more than $50 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both (see 40 U.S.C. 318c). Nothing contained in the rules and regulations in this part shall be construed as abrogating or authorizing the abrogation of any other regulations or any Federal law or any laws and regulations of the State of Maryland. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.2 Admission. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | Admission to BARC during “off duty” hours shall be restricted to the main arteries and any deviation therefrom by individuals shall be limited to authorized individuals who may be required to sign a register and display identification documents when requested by BARC Security or other authorized individual. “Off duty” hours will be posted at BARC. Admission during “duty” hours when BARC is closed to the public in emergency situations will be limited to authorized individuals who may be required to sign a register and display identification documents when requested by BARC Security or other authorized individual. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.3 Preservation of property. | ARS | It is unlawful to willfully destroy, damage, or remove property or any part thereof. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.4 Conformity with signs and emergency directions. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | Persons in and on property of BARC shall comply with official signs of a prohibitory or directory nature, and with the directions of authorized individuals. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.5 Nuisances. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | The use of loud, abusive or otherwise improper language, unwarranted loitering, sleeping, or assembly, the creating of any hazard to persons or things, improper disposal of rubbish, spitting, prurient prying, the commission of any obscene or indecent act, or any other unseemly or disorderly conduct, throwing articles of any kind from a building, or climbing upon any part of a building is prohibited. Further, conduct which obstructs the usual use of entrances, foyers, corridors, office elevators, stairways and parking lots, or which otherwise tends to impede or disturb BARC employees in the performance of their duties or which otherwise impedes the general public from obtaining the administrative services provided by BARC is prohibited. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.6 Hunting, fishing, camping, horseback riding. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | The use of BARC grounds for any form of hunting, fishing, camping, or horseback riding is prohibited. Further, the use of these grounds for unauthorized picnicking is also prohibited. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.7 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.7 Gambling. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | Participating in games for money or other personal property, or the operation of gambling devices, the conduct of a lottery or pool, or the selling or purchasing of numbers tickets, in or on BARC property, is prohibited. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.8 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.8 Intoxicating beverages and narcotics. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | Entering BARC property or the operation of a motor vehicle thereon, by a person under the influence of intoxicating beverages or narcotic drug, hallucinogen, marihuana, barbiturate, or amphetamine (unless prescribed by a physician) or the consumption of such beverages, or the use of any such drug or substance in or on BARC property, is prohibited. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.3.0.1.9 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 502 | PART 502—CONDUCT ON BELTSVILLE AGRICULTURE RESEARCH CENTER PROPERTY, BELTSVILLE, MARYLAND | § 502.9 Soliciting, vending, debt collection, and distribution of handbills. | ARS | [61 FR 51211, Oct. 1, 1996] | The soliciting of alms and contributions, commercial soliciting and vending of all kinds or the display or distribution of commercial advertising, or the collecting of private debts, in or on BARC property, is prohibited. This section does not apply to national or local drives for funds for welfare, health, and other purposes sponsored or approved by the Agricultural Research Service, concessions, or personal notices posted by employees on authorized bulletin boards. Distribution of material such as pamphlets, handbills, and flyers or the posting of materials on bulletin boards or elsewhere is prohibited without prior approval of the Director, Beltsville Area. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.1 General. | ARS | The rules and regulations in this part cover the buildings, grounds, and vessels of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC), United States Department of Agriculture, Orient Point, New York, and apply to all persons entering in or on such properties both on the mainland, Orient Point, New York, and on Plum Island. The Administrator, General Services Administration, has delegated to the Secretary of Agriculture authority to make all needful rules and regulations, and to annex to such rules and regulations such reasonable penalties (not to exceed those prescribed in 40 U.S.C. 318c) as will ensure their enforcement for the protection of persons and property at Plum Island, New York. The Secretary of Agriculture has redelegated this authority to the Assistant Secretary for Conservation, Research, and Education, who in turn has delegated it to the Administrator, Agricultural Research Service (38 FR 31166). | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.10 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.10 Photographs for news, advertising, commercial purposes or for personal use. | ARS | Photographs on the PIADC for news, advertising, commercial purposes, or personal use may be taken only with prior written permission of Director, PIADC. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.11 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.11 Pets. | ARS | No pets or animals of any kind may be brought to the PIADC. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.12 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.12 Vehicular and pedestrian traffic. | ARS | Drivers of all vehicles on the PIADC Government-owned parking areas in PIADC shall drive in a careful and safe manner at all times and shall comply with the signals and directions of guards and all posted traffic signs. Pedestrians will also observe specific safety directives as may be issued and posted from time to time by the Director, PIADC, or his authorized representative. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.13 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.13 Weapons and explosives. | ARS | No person while in or on the PIADC shall carry firearms or other dangerous or deadly weapons or explosives either openly or concealed, except when authorized to do so for official purposes by the Director, PIADC, or his authorized representative. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.14 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.14 Nondiscrimination. | ARS | There shall be no discrimination by segregation or otherwise against any person or persons because of race, religion, sex, color, or national origin in furnishing or refusing to furnish to such person or persons the use of any facility of a public nature, including all services, privileges, accommodations and activities provided by the PIADC. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.15 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.15 Exceptions. | ARS | The Director, PIADC, may, in specific cases, make prior written exceptions to the rules and regulations in this part if he determines it to be in the best interest of the Government. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.16 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.16 Penalties and other law. | ARS | Whoever shall be found guilty of violating any rule or regulation in this part while in or on the PIADC is subject to a fine of not more than $50 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or both. (See 40 U.S.C. 318c.) Nothing contained in these rules and regulations shall be construed to abrogate any other Federal laws or regulations, or any State and local laws and regulations, applicable to the PIADC. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.2 Admission. | ARS | No person will be admitted to PIADC, into animal holding areas, specified restricted areas, laboratory compounds, or into laboratories without having in his or her possession a specific approved pass or permit authorized by the Director, PIADC, to enter such areas. The pass must be presented at the request of the guard or other authorized PIADC safety representative. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.3 Preservation of property. | ARS | The willful destruction, damage to or removal of property or any part thereof from the Government-owned buildings, grounds, and vessels in or on the PIADC is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.4 Conformity with Plum Island regulations. | ARS | Persons in and on PIADC shall at all times comply with official signs of a prohibitory or directory nature and with the directions of law enforcement or other authorized officials. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.5 Nuisances. | ARS | The use of loud, abusive or otherwise improper language, unwarranted loitering, sleeping or assembly, the creation of any hazard to persons or things, improper disposal of rubbish, spitting, prurient prying, or the commission of any obscene or indecent act in or on the PIADC is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.6 Camping, boating, and fishing. | ARS | The use of PIADC as a recreational area for camping, boating, fishing, and picnicking is prohibited. The use of Plum Island beaches for unauthorized landings and sightseeing is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.7 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.7 Gambling. | ARS | Participating in games for money or other personal property, or the operation of gambling devices, the conduct of a lottery or pool, or the selling or purchasing of numbers tickets in or on the PIADC is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.8 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.8 Intoxicating beverages and narcotics. | ARS | Entering the PIADC or operating a motor vehicle thereon by a person under the influence of intoxicating beverages or narcotic drugs, or the consumption of such beverages or the use of such drugs in or on the PIADC, is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.4.0.1.9 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 503 | PART 503—CONDUCT ON PLUM ISLAND ANIMAL DISEASE CENTER | § 503.9 Soliciting, vending, debt collection, and distribution of handbills. | ARS | The soliciting of alms and contributions, commercial soliciting and vending of all kinds, the display or distribution of commercial advertising, or the collecting of private debts, in or on PIADC is prohibited. This section does not apply to national or local drives for funds for welfare, health, and other purposes, sponsored or approved by the PIADC, or concessions or personal notices posted by employees on authorized bulletin boards. Unauthorized distribution of materials such as pamphlets, handbills, and flyers is prohibited. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.5.0.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 504 | PART 504—USER FEES | § 504.1 General statement. | ARS | This part sets forth fees to be charged for the deposit and distribution of microbial patent cultures. The fees set forth in this part are applicable to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Patent Culture Collection, Northern Regional Research Center, Peoria, Illinois. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.5.0.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 504 | PART 504—USER FEES | § 504.2 Fees for deposit and requisition of microbial cultures. | ARS | [80 FR 74966, Dec. 1, 2015] | (a) Depositors of microbial cultures must pay a one-time $670 user fee for each culture deposited on or after December 1, 2015. (b) For cultures deposited on or after December 1, 2015, requestors must pay a $40 user fee for each culture distributed. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.5.0.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 504 | PART 504—USER FEES | § 504.3 Payment of fees. | ARS | [80 FR 74966, Dec. 1, 2015] | (a) Payment of user fees must accompany a culture deposit or request. (b) Payment shall be made by check, draft, money order, or pay.gov, payable to USDA, National Finance Center. | ||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.5.0.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 504 | PART 504—USER FEES | § 504.4 Exemptions from user fee charges. | ARS | (a) USDA laboratories and ARS cooperators designated by the Curator of the ARS Patent Culture Collection are exempt from fee assessments. (b) The Curator of the ARS Patent Culture Collection is delegated the authority to approve and revoke exemptions from fee assessments. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.5.0.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 504 | PART 504—USER FEES | § 504.5 Address. | ARS | Deposits of and requests for microbial patent cultures should be directed to the Curator, ARS Patent Culture Collection, Northern Regional Research Center, USDA-ARS, 1815 N. University St., Peoria, Illinois 61604; (309) 685-4011. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.6.0.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 505 | PART 505—NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY FEES FOR LOANS AND COPYING | § 505.1 Scope and purpose. | ARS | These regulations establish fees for loans, copying, or reproduction of materials in the collections of the National Agricultural Library (NAL) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.6.0.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 505 | PART 505—NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY FEES FOR LOANS AND COPYING | § 505.2 Fees for loans, copying, and reproduction of materials in library collections. | ARS | (a) NAL will provide interlibrary loan service (including loans of original materials from its collections and copies of portions of documents with copyright compliance) and charge fees for such service to other non-Federal and non-USDA libraries and institutions. Loans will be provided within the United States and Canada only. Copies will be provided within the United States and internationally. (b) Interlibrary loan service will be provided at a flat fee of $18 per request for libraries paying electronically through the Online Computer Library Center's (OCLC) Interlibrary Loan Fee Management (IFM) program and at a flat rate of $25 per request for libraries paying by other methods. (c) Cost for replacement of lost or damaged items will be the actual cost to purchase a replacement plus a $50.00 processing fee; or if replacement cost cannot be determined, a flat rate of $75.00 for monographs or $150.00 for audiovisuals per item plus a $50.00 processing fee. (d) Photographic services from NAL Special Collections will be charged at cost for reproduction of the photo product (slides, transparencies, etc.) plus a preparation fee of $25.00 per half hour or fraction thereof. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.6.0.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 505 | PART 505—NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY FEES FOR LOANS AND COPYING | §§ 505.3-505.5 [Reserved] | ARS | ||||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.6.0.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 505 | PART 505—NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL LIBRARY FEES FOR LOANS AND COPYING | § 505.6 Payment of fees. | ARS | NAL charges for interlibrary loans through OCLC's IFM Program (an electronic debit/credit payment program for libraries using OCLC's resource sharing service) or by invoice through the National Technical Information Service (NTIS) of the United States Department of Commerce. Payment for invoiced services will be made by check, money order, or credit card in U.S. funds directly to NTIS upon receipt of invoice from NTIS. NAL encourages users to establish deposit accounts with NTIS for payment of interlibrary loan fees. Subject to a reduction for the actual costs of performing the invoicing service by NTIS, all funds will be returned to NAL for credit to the appropriations account charged with the cost of processing the interlibrary loan request. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.7.0.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 510 | PART 510—PUBLIC INFORMATION | § 510.1 General statement. | ARS | This part is issued in accordance with the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture in part 1, subpart A of this title and appendix A thereto, implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (5 U.S.C. 552). The Secretary's regulations, as implemented by the regulations in this part, govern the availability of records of the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to the public. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.7.0.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 510 | PART 510—PUBLIC INFORMATION | § 510.2 Public inspection, copying, and indexing. | ARS | 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(2) requires that certain materials be made available for public inspection and copying and that a current index of these materials be published quarterly or otherwise be made available. Members of the public may request access to such materials maintained by ARS at the following office: Information Staff, ARS, REE, USDA, Room 1-2248, Mail Stop 5128, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-5128; Telephone (301) 504-1640 or (301) 504-1655; TTY-VOICE (301) 504-1743. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Information maintained in our electronic reading room can be accessed at http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/foia/#Electronic. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.7.0.1.3 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 510 | PART 510—PUBLIC INFORMATION | § 510.3 Requests for records. | ARS | Requests for records of ARS under 5 U.S.C. 552(a)(3) shall be made in accordance with Subsection 1.5 of this title and submitted to the FOIA Coordinator, Information Staff, ARS, REE, USDA, Mail Stop 5128, 5601 Sunnyside Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705-5128; Telephone (301) 504-1640 or (301) 504-1655; TTY-VOICE (301) 504-1743; Facsimile (301) 504-1648; e-mail vherberger@ars.usda.gov or shutchison@ars.usda.gov. The FOIA Coordinator is delegated authority to make determinations regarding such requests in accordance with Subsection 1.3(c) of this title. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.7.0.1.4 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 510 | PART 510—PUBLIC INFORMATION | § 510.4 Multitrack processing. | ARS | (a) When ARS has a significant number of requests, the nature of which precludes a determination within 20 working days, the requests may be processed in a multitrack processing system, based on the date of receipt, the amount of work and time involved in processing the request, and whether the request qualifies for expedited processing. (b) ARS may establish as many processing tracks as appropriate; processing within each track shall be based on a first-in, first-out concept, and rank-ordered by the date of receipt of the request. (c) A requester whose request does not qualify for the fastest track may be given an opportunity to limit the scope of the request in order to qualify for the fastest track. This multitrack processing system does not lessen agency responsibility to exercise due diligence in processing requests in the most expeditious manner possible. (d) ARS shall process requests in each track on a “first-in, first-out” basis, unless there are unusual circumstances as set forth in § 1.16 of this title, or the requester is entitled to expedited processing as set forth in § 1.9 of this title. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.7.0.1.5 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 510 | PART 510—PUBLIC INFORMATION | § 510.5 Denials. | ARS | If the FOIA Coordinator determines that a requested record is exempt from mandatory disclosure and that discretionary release would be improper, the FOIA Coordinator shall give written notice of denial in accordance with § 1.7(a) of this title. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.7.0.1.6 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 510 | PART 510—PUBLIC INFORMATION | § 510.6 Appeals. | ARS | Any person whose request is denied shall have the right to appeal such denial. Appeals shall be made in accordance with § 1.14 of this title and should be addressed as follows: Administrator, ARS, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC 20250. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.1 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.100 Purpose and scope. | ARS | (a) Purpose. This part adopts the OMB guidance in subparts A through F of 2 CFR part 200, as supplemented by this part, as REE policies and procedures for non-assistance cooperative agreements executed under the authority of Section 1472(b) of the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C 3318(b)). It thereby makes applicable for REE non-assistance cooperative agreements the OMB guidance, as supplemented by this part. (b) Scope. The REE Agencies subject to this rule include ARS, National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Economics Research Service (ERS), and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). These agreements are neither procurement nor assistance in nature, and therefore, are not subject to the Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreements Act of 1977. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.10 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.109 Formation of non-assistance cooperative agreements. | ARS | In lieu of 2 CFR 200.201 through 200.204, 200.206, and 200.306, this section establishes project development, resource contributions, indirect cost reimbursement, and tuition remission provisions for non-assistance cooperative agreements. (a) Project development. REE Agencies provide partial funding to cooperators to support research projects that contribute to REE program objectives and help carry out the REE mission. The project must consist of a project plan and/or statement of work, and a budget as follows: (1) Project plan. A project plan must be jointly developed by the Agency PI and the cooperator, and be compliant with a REE program requirement. The REE Agency may include program-specific requirements, as applicable. These requirements should be aligned with Agency strategic goals, strategic objectives, or performance goals that are relevant to the program. (2) Statement of work. A detailed statement of work must be jointly planned, developed, and prepared by the cooperator's PI and the Agency PI to address the objective(s), approach, statement of mutual interest, performance responsibilities (which may include specific performance goals, indicators, milestones, or expected outcomes, such as outputs, or services performed or public impacts of any of these, with an expected timeline for accomplishment), and any mutual agreements. (3) Budget. The budget is a funding plan that must be jointly developed by the Agency PI and the Cooperator PI. The approved budget must identify the cooperator resource contributions, both direct and indirect, by budget line item. The cooperator must provide a budget justification/narrative. (b) Resource contributions. Each party must contribute resources towards the successful completion of the non-assistance cooperative agreement. (1) Agency resource contributions. The Agency's contribution is the Federal share as reflected in the award. (2) Cooperator resource contributions. The Cooperator's contribution may consist of funds, services, or in-kind… | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.11 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.110 Certifications and compliance with statutory and national policy requirements; REE conflict of interest policy. | ARS | (a) Federal statutory and national policy requirements. The Cooperator must adhere to and comply with, all statutory and national policy requirements of the Federal Government. All signed certifications and assurances must be received by the REE Agency prior to execution of the award. (b) REE conflict of interest policy. (1) The Cooperator must disclose in writing any potential conflict of interest to the REE awarding agency, prior to award, and when a potential conflict arises during NACA period of performance. (2) The Cooperator must maintain written standards of conduct covering conflicts of interest and governing the performance of their employees engaged in the selection, award and administration of contracts, and any subawards. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.12 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.111 Project supervision and responsibilities. | ARS | (a) The Cooperator is responsible and accountable for the performance and conduct of all its employees assigned to the project. REE Agencies do not have authority to supervise cooperator employees nor engage in the employer/employee relationship. (b) The Cooperator PI must: (1) Work jointly with the Agency PI on developing the project statement of work and budget; (2) Assure that technical project performance and financial status reports are timely submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the award; (3) Advise the Agency PI of any issues that may affect the timely completion of the project (award); (4) Assure that appropriate acknowledgements of support are included in all publications and audiovisuals, in accordance with § 550.119 of this part; (5) Assure that inventions are appropriately reported, in accordance with § 550.124 of this part; (6) Upon request, provide the Agency a project plan for use during external peer reviews; and (7) When appropriate, work with the Agency PI to prepare findings for peer-reviewed publication in scientific journals, and make presentations/talks to shareholders, etc. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.13 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.112 Administrative supervision. | ARS | The Cooperator is responsible for employer/employee relations such as personnel, performance, and time management issues. The Cooperator is solely responsible for the administrative supervision of its employees, even when its employees are working in Agency facilities. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.14 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.113 Rules of the workplace. | ARS | Cooperator employees, while engaged in work at REE facilities, will abide by the Agency's standard operating procedures with regard to the maintenance of laboratory notebooks, dissemination of information, equipment operation standards, facility access, hours of work, Federal agency required training, and the Rules and Regulations Governing Conduct on Federal Property (41 CFR part 102-74, subpart C). Cooperator employees will also undergo any background investigations/clearances, and submit to any health monitoring medical surveillance requirements associated with the REE facility where they will work. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.15 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.114 Availability of funds. | ARS | Unless otherwise stated in the agreement, the funding period will begin on the start date of the period of performance specified on the Award Face Sheet. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.16 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.115 Payment. | ARS | Reimbursement is the standard method of payment for non-assistance cooperative agreements. All payments to the Cooperator will be made in U.S. dollars by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), utilizing the Cooperator's DUNS number and current SAM registration information. The method of payment will be identified on the Award Face Sheet and includes: (a) Electronic payment system. The Agency-accepted electronic payment system is the default method of payment. (b) EFT/Treasury Check. When the payment method identified on the Award Face Sheet is “EFT/Treasury Check,” the Cooperator must submit invoices to the Agency on the OMB-approved SF-270, “Request for Advance or Reimbursement.” In addition to the SF-270, the Cooperator must provide: (1) Total dollar amount requested for reimbursement itemized by approved budget categories, including the indirect cost rate for the award, when applicable. (2) Name, phone number, email address, and the Cooperator's financial contact, should the ADO or Agency PI have any invoice questions. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.17 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.116 Prior approvals. | ARS | (a) Approval. With regard to 2 CFR 200.308(d)(4), prior documented approval from the REE Agency ADO is required for all prior approval requirements described in paragraph 2 CFR 200.308(d)(2). (b) No cost extensions. With regard to 2 CFR 200.308(d)(2), all time extensions will only be approved by an amendment to the award. The Cooperator shall prepare and submit a written request to the ADO (which must be received no later than 10 days prior to the expiration date of the award). The request must contain, at a minimum, the following information: (1) The length of additional time required to complete project objectives and a justification for the extension; (2) A summary of progress to date (a copy of the most recent progress report is acceptable provided the information is current); and, (3) Signature of the Authorized Representative and the Principal Investigator requesting the extension. Any request received by the ADO that does not meet this requirement will be returned for the necessary signature(s). (c) Budget revisions. Budget revisions among direct cost categories or programs, functions, and activities for awards in which the Federal share of the project exceeds the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and the cumulative amount of such transfers exceeds or is expected to exceed 10 percent of the total budget as last approved by the REE Agency requires prior documented approval. (d) Advertising. See § 550.121 of this part. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.18 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.117 Program income. | ARS | (a) Use of program income. (1) Program income earned must be added to the non-assistance cooperative agreement, unless otherwise specified in the award. (2) When specified in the award, program income can be used towards fulfilling the cooperator's resource contributions for the same award. (b) Disclosing program income. The Cooperator must disclose program income in financial reports. Refer to § 550.123 of this part. (c) Program income closeout. The REE Agency and the Cooperator will negotiate appropriate uses of income earned balances, after the period of performance, as part of the agreement closeout process. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.19 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.118 Peer review. | ARS | Upon request of the REE Agency, Cooperators may be required to provide documentation in support of peer review activities, and Cooperator's personnel may be requested to participate in peer review forums to assist the REE Agency with their reviews. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.2 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.101 Definitions. | ARS | As used in this part: Agency Principal Investigator means the REE Agency technical representative, acting within the scope of delegated authority, who is responsible for participating with the cooperator in the accomplishment of a non-assistance cooperative agreement's objective(s), and monitoring and evaluating the cooperator's performance ( i.e., ARS PI). Authorized Departmental Officer (ADO) means the REE Agency's official with delegated authority to negotiate, award, administer, and terminate non-assistance cooperative agreements. Award means an executed non-assistance cooperative agreement. Cooperator means an eligible entity, as defined in 7 U.S.C. 3318(b), who enters into a non-assistance cooperative agreement with a REE Agency to further research, extension, or teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences. Cooperator resource contributions means a real and substantial contribution of resources (more than nominal), in furtherance of the objective(s) of the award, in order to evoke a partnership such that all parties to the agreement have a true stake in the project. Funding period means the period of time when Federal funding is available for obligation by the cooperator (start date through end date). Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement (NACA) means a legal instrument which is neither a procurement contract nor an assistance-type cooperative agreement, that furthers agricultural research, extension, or teaching programs in which the objectives of the agreement serve a mutual interest of the parties in agricultural research, extension, and teaching activities and all parties contribute resources to the accomplishment of those objectives. Peer Review is a process utilized by REE Agencies to determine if agency sponsored research projects have scientific merit and program relevance; to provide peer input, and make improvements to project design and technical approaches; and to provide insight on how to conduct the highest quality research in support of REE Agency missions and prog… | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.20 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.119 Publications and audiovisuals. | ARS | In addition to 2 CFR 415.2, “Acknowledgement of USDA Support on Publications and Audiovisuals,” the Cooperator must adhere to the following: (a) The REE Agency acknowledgment of support must read: “This material is based upon work supported by the Department of Agriculture, (type Agency name) under Agreement No. (type the Federal Award Identification Number (FAIN) here).” (b) All material described in 2 CFR 415.2 must also contain the following disclaimer unless the publication or audiovisual is formally cleared by the REE Agency: “Any opinions, findings, conclusion, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the Department of Agriculture.” (c) Any public or technical information related to work carried out under a non-assistance cooperative agreement must be submitted by the developing party to the other for advice and comment. Information released to the public must describe the contributions of both parties to the work effort. In the event of a dispute, a separate publication or audiovisual may be made with effective statements of acknowledgment and disclaimer. (d) The Cooperator must submit to the Agency PI copies of all final publications and audiovisuals resulting from the research conducted under the non-assistance cooperative agreement. (e) REE Agencies and the Federal Government shall enjoy a royalty-free, nonexclusive, and irrevocable right to reproduce, publish, or otherwise use, and to authorize others to use, for Federal purposes any materials developed in conjunction with a non-assistance cooperative agreement or contract under such a cooperative agreement. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.21 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.120 Press releases. | ARS | Press releases or other forms of public notification for a broad public audience will be submitted to the REE Agency for review, prior to release to the public. The REE Agency will be given the opportunity to review, in advance, all written press releases and any other written information (including web content postings) to be released to the public by the Cooperator, and require changes as deemed necessary, if the material mentions by name the REE Agency, or the USDA, or any REE or USDA employee or research unit or location. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.22 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.121 Advertising. | ARS | The Cooperator will not refer in any manner to the USDA or any REE Agency in connection with the use of the results of the award, without prior specific written authorization by the REE Agency. Information obtained as a result of the award will be made available to the public in printed or other forms by the REE Agency at its discretion. The Cooperator will be given due credit for its cooperation in the project. Prior approval is required. | |||||||
| 7:7:6.1.2.1.9.0.1.23 | 7 | Agriculture | V | 550 | PART 550—GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY FOR NON-ASSISTANCE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS | § 550.122 Vesting of title. | ARS | Title to equipment and supplies and other tangible personal property will vest in the Cooperator as described in 2 CFR 200.313 and 200.314, unless otherwise specified in the award. (7 U.S.C. 3318(d)) |
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