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| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.1.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | A | Subpart A—General | § 2.1 Establishment of the Department. | USDA | The Department of Agriculture was created by the Act of May 15, 1862, and by the Act of February 9, 1889, it was made an executive department in the Federal Government under the supervision and control of the Secretary of Agriculture (7 U.S.C. 2201, 2202, 2204). | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.1.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | A | Subpart A—General | § 2.2 Authority of the Secretary to prescribe regulations. | USDA | The general authority of the Secretary to prescribe regulations governing the work of the Department is based on 5 U.S.C. 301 which provides that the head of an Executive department may prescribe regulations for the government of his department, the conduct of its employees, the distribution and performance of its business, and the custody, use and preservation of its records, papers, and property. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.1.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | A | Subpart A—General | § 2.3 Authority of the Secretary to delegate authority. | USDA | (a) The general authority of the Secretary to make delegations of his authority is based on: (1) Section 4(a) of Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. App.), which provides that the Secretary of Agriculture may from time to time make such provisions as he shall deem appropriate authorizing the performance by any other officer, or by an agency or employee, of the Department of Agriculture of any function of the Secretary, including any function transferred to the Secretary by the provisions of this reorganization plan; and (2) Section 212(a)(1) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, Pub. L. No. 103-354, 7 U.S.C. 6912(a)(1), which provides that the Secretary may delegate to any agency, office, officer, or employee of the Department the authority to perform any function transferred to the Secretary under 7 U.S.C. 6912(a) or any other function vested in the Secretary as of the date of the enactment of the Act. (b) [Reserved] | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.1.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | A | Subpart A—General | § 2.4 General officers. | USDA | [85 FR 65504, Oct. 15, 2020] | The work of the Department is under the supervision and control of the Secretary who is assisted by the following general officers: The Deputy Secretary, the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation; the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, the Under Secretary for Food Safety; the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs; the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment; the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics; the Under Secretary for Rural Development; the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs; the Assistant Secretary for Administration; the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights; the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations; the Chief Economist; the Chief Financial Officer; the Chief Information Officer; the General Counsel; the Inspector General; the Judicial Officer; the Director, National Appeals Division; the Director, Office of Budget and Program Analysis; the Director, Office of Communications; the Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement; the Director, Office of Tribal Relations; and the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.1.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | A | Subpart A—General | § 2.5 Order in which officers of the Department shall act as Secretary. | USDA | [78 FR 40936, July 9, 2013] | (a) Pursuant to Executive Order 13612, “Providing an Order of Succession Within the Department of Agriculture” (77 FR 31153, May 24, 2012), during any period in which both the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary have died, resigned, or are otherwise unable to perform the functions and duties of the office of Secretary, the following officials designated in paragraphs (a)(1) through (a)(15) of this section shall act as Secretary, in the order in which they are listed. Each official shall act only in the event of the death, resignation, or inability to perform the functions and duties of Secretary of the immediately preceding official: (1) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services. (2) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. (3) Assistant Secretary of Agriculture for Administration. (4) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Research, Education, and Economics. (5) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety. (6) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Natural Resources and Environment. (7) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development. (8) Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. (9) General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture. (10) Chief of Staff, Office of the Secretary. (11) State Executive Directors of the Farm Service Agency for the States of California, Iowa, and Kansas, in order of seniority fixed by length of unbroken service as State Executive Director of that State. (12) Regional Administrators of the Food and Nutrition Service for the Mountain Plains Regional Office (Denver, Colorado), Midwest Regional Office (Chicago, Illinois), and Western Regional Office (San Francisco, California), in order of seniority fixed by length of unbroken service as Regional Administrator of that Regional Office. (13) Chief Financial Officer of the Department of Agriculture. (14) Assistant Secretary of Agriculture (Civil Rights). (15) Assistant Secretary of Agriculture (Congressional Relations). (b) If any two… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.10.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | J | Subpart J—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment | § 2.59 Deputy Under Secretaries for Natural Resources and Environment. | USDA | Pursuant to § 2.20(a), subject to reservations in § 2.20(b), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made by the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment to the Deputy Under Secretaries for Natural Resources and Environment, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. Provided, that, except in the absence of both the Under Secretary and a Deputy Under Secretary, this authority shall be exercised by the respective Deputy Under Secretary only with respect to the area or responsibility assigned to him or her. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.10.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | J | Subpart J—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment | § 2.60 Chief, Forest Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 64 FR 34967, June 30, 1999; 65 FR 12429, Mar. 9, 2000; 67 FR 59135, Sept. 20, 2002; 72 FR 36859, July 6, 2007; 74 FR 3408, Jan. 21, 2009; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44114, July 30, 2014; 85 FR 65516, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44270, July 26, 2022; 88 FR 70580, Oct. 12, 2023; 89 FR 80075, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.20(a)(1), (2), and (6), (a)(7)(ii), and (a)(8), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment to the Chief of the Forest Service: (1) Provide national leadership in forestry. (As used here and elsewhere in this section, the term “forestry” encompasses renewable and nonrenewable resources of forests, including lands governed by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act, forest-related rangeland, grassland, brushland, woodland, and alpine areas including but not limited to recreation, range, timber, minerals, watershed, wildlife and fish; natural scenic, scientific, cultural, and historic values of forests and related lands; and derivative values such as economic strength and social well-being). (2) Protect, manage, and administer the national forests, national forest purchase units, national grasslands, and other lands and interests in lands administered by the Forest Service, which collectively are designated as the National Forest System. (3) Acquire, dispose, and lease lands and interest in lands as may be authorized for the protection, management, and administration of the National Forest System, including the authority to approve acquisition of land under the Weeks Act of March 1, 1911, as amended, and special forest receipts acts (Pub. L. 337, 74th Cong., 49 Stat. 866, as amended by Pub. L. 310, 78th Cong., 58 Stat. 227; Pub. L. 505, 75th Cong., 52 Stat. 347, as amended by Pub. L. 310, 78th Cong., 58 Stat. 227; Pub. L. 634, 75th Cong., 52 Stat. 699, as amended by Pub. L. 310, 78th Cong., 58 Stat. 227; Pub. L. 748, 75th Cong., 52 Stat. 1205, as amended by Pub. L. 310, 78th Cong., 58 Stat. 227; Pub. L. 427, 76th Cong., 54 Stat. 46; Pub. L. 589, 76th Cong., 54 Stat. 297; Pub. L. 591, 76th Cong., 54 Stat. 299; Pub. L. 637, 76th Cong., 54 Stat. 402; Pub. L. 781, 84th Cong., 70 Stat. 632). (4) As necessary for administrative purposes, divide into and designate as national forests any lands of 3,000 acres… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.10.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | J | Subpart J—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment | § 2.61 [Reserved] | USDA | |||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.11.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | K | Subpart K—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics | § 2.63 Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. | USDA | Pursuant to § 2.21(a), subject to reservations in § 2.21(b), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.11.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | K | Subpart K—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics | § 2.65 Administrator, Agricultural Research Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 65594, Dec. 15, 1997; 65 FR 5416, Feb. 4, 2000; 68 FR 27445, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3409, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43381, July 23, 2010; 76 FR 4802, 4803, Jan. 27, 2011; 79 FR 44115, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65520, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44270, July 26, 2022] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21(a)(1), (a)(3) and (a)(5) through (a)(7), subject to reservations in § 2.21(b)(1), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics to the Administrator, Agricultural Research Service: (1) [Reserved] (2) Conduct research related to the economic feasibility of the manufacture and commercialization of natural rubber from hydrocarbon-containing plants and other critical agricultural materials from native agricultural crops having strategic and industrial importance (7 U.S.C. 178-178n). (3) Conduct research on the control of undesirable species of honeybees in cooperation with specific foreign governments (7 U.S.C. 284). (4) Conduct research concerning domestic animals and poultry, their protection and use, the causes of contagious, infectious, and communicable diseases, and the means for the prevention and cure of the same (7 U.S.C. 391). (5) Conduct research related to the dairy industry and to the dissemination of information for the promotion of the dairy industry (7 U.S.C. 402). (6) Conduct research and demonstrations at Mandan, ND, related to dairy livestock breeding, growing, and feeding, and other problems pertaining to the establishment of the dairy and livestock industries (7 U.S.C. 421-422). (7) Conduct research on new uses for cotton and on cotton ginning and processing (7 U.S.C. 423-424). (8) Conduct research into the basic problems of agriculture in its broadest aspects, including, but not limited to, production, marketing (other than statistical and economic research but including research related to family use of resources), distribution, processing, and utilization of plant and animal commodities; problems of human nutrition; development of markets for agricultural commodities; discovery, introduction, and breeding of new crops, plants, animals, both foreign and native; conservation development; and development of efficient use of farm buildings, homes, and farm machinery except as otherwise dele… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.11.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | K | Subpart K—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics | § 2.66 Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 65595, Dec. 15, 1997; 65 FR 5417, Feb. 4, 2000; 68 FR 27445, May 20, 2003; 72 FR 12701, Mar. 19, 2007; 74 FR 3409, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43381, July 23, 2010; 76 FR 4803, Jan. 27, 2011; 76 FR 52852, Aug. 24, 2011; 77 FR 40249, July 9, 2012; 79 FR 44115, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65520, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21 (a)(1) and (a)(3), subject to the reservations in § 2.21(b)(1), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics (Under Secretary) to the Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, who shall report directly to the Under Secretary. (1) Administer research and technology development grants related to the economic feasibility of the manufacture and commercialization of natural rubber from hydrocarbon-containing plants and other critical agricultural materials from native agricultural crops having strategic and industrial importance (7 U.S.C. 178-178n). (2) Administer the appropriation for the endowment and maintenance of colleges for the benefit of agriculture and the mechanical arts (7 U.S.C. 321-326a). (3) Administer teaching funds authorized by section 22 of the Bankhead Jones Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 329). (4) Cooperate with the States for the purpose of encouraging and assisting them in carrying out research related to the problems of agriculture in its broadest aspects under the Hatch Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 361a-361i). (5) Administer an agricultural research facilities proposal review process for submission to Congress (7 U.S.C. 390, 390a(a)-(d)). (6) Carry out a program (IR-4 Program) for the collection of residue and efficacy data in support of registration or reregistration of pesticides for minor agricultural use and for use on specialty crops, and to determine tolerances for minor use chemical residues in or on agricultural commodities (7 U.S.C. 450i(e)). (7) Administer the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative for competitive grants for fundamental and applied research, extension, and education to address food and agricultural sciences (7 U.S.C. 450i(b)). (8) Administer a program of making special grants for research, extension, or education activities (7 U.S.C. 450i(c)). (9) Administer a next generation agriculture technology challenge competition to incentivize mobile technology … | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.11.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | K | Subpart K—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics | § 2.67 Administrator, Economic Research Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 65596, Dec. 15, 1997; 64 FR 40736, July 28, 1999; 65 FR 5418, Feb. 4, 2000; 68 FR 27446, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3410, Jan. 21, 2009; 79 FR 44116, July 30, 2014; 87 FR 44270, July 26, 2022] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21 (a)(3), (a)(8) and (a)(9), subject to reservations in § 2.21(b)(2), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics to the Administrator, Economic Research Service: (1) Conduct economic research on matters of importance to cooperatives as authorized by the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627). (2) Conduct economic and social science research and analyses relating to: (i) Food and agriculture situation and outlook; (ii) The production, marketing, and distribution of food and fiber products (excluding forest and forest products), including studies of the performance of the food and agricultural sector of the economy in meeting needs and wants of consumers; (iii) Basic and long-range, worldwide, economic analyses and research on supply, demand, and trade in food and fiber products and the effects on the U.S. food and agriculture system, including general economic analyses of the international financial and monetary aspects of agricultural affairs; (iv) Natural resources, including studies of the use and management of land and water resources, the quality of these resources, resource institutions, and watershed and river basin development problems; and (v) Rural people and communities, as authorized by title II of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), and the Act of June 29, 1935, as amended (7 U.S.C. 427). (3) Administer an experienced services program to obtain technical, professional, and administrative services to support the research, education, and economics mission area of the Department (16 U.S.C. 3851). (4) Investigate and make findings as to the effect upon the production of food and upon the agricultural economy of any proposed action pending before the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency for presentation in the public interest, before said Administrator, other agencies, or before the courts. (5) Review economic data and analyse… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.11.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | K | Subpart K—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics | § 2.68 Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 65596, Dec. 15, 1997; 65 FR 5418, Feb. 4, 2000; 68 FR 27446, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3410, Jan. 21, 2009; 77 FR 40250, July 9, 2012; 79 FR 44116, July 30, 2014; 85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44270, July 26, 2022] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21 (a)(3) and (a)(8), subject to reservations in § 2.21(b)(2), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics to the Administrator, National Agricultural Statistics Service: (1) Prepare crop and livestock estimates and administer reporting programs, including estimates of production, supply, price, and other aspects of the U.S. agricultural economy, collection of statistics, conduct of enumerative and objective measurement surveys, construction and maintenance of sampling frames, and related activities. Prepare reports of the Agricultural Statistics Board of the Department of Agriculture covering official state and national estimates (7 U.S.C. 476, 951, and 2204). (2) Take such security precautions as are necessary to prevent disclosure of crop or livestock report information prior to the scheduled issuance time approved in advance by the Secretary of Agriculture and take such actions as are necessary to avoid disclosure of confidential data or information supplied by any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or association (18 U.S.C. 1902, 1905, and 2072). (3) Improve statistics in the Department; maintain liaison with OMB and other Federal agencies for coordination of statistical methods and techniques. (4) Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq. ), and title VI of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5195 et seq. ), concerning coordination of damage assessment; and food and agricultural aspects of agricultural statistics. (5) Enter into contracts, grants, or cooperative agreements to further research and statistical reporting programs in the food and agricultural sciences (7 U.S.C. 3318). (6) Enter cost-reimbursable agreements relating to agricultural research and statistical reporting (7 U.S.C. 3319a). (7) Cooperate and work with national and international institutions … | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.11.29.6 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | K | Subpart K—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics | § 2.69 Director, Office of the Chief Scientist. | USDA | [76 FR 10756, Feb. 28, 2011, as amended at 85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.21(a)(11) and (a)(12), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics to the Director, Office of the Chief Scientist. (1) Provide to the Under Secretary (Chief Scientist of the Department) information on topics that can benefit from scientific input to ensure informed decision-making at the highest levels of Government. (2) Assist the Chief Scientist with facilitating the coordination and collaboration within the Department on high priority science issues that will benefit from intra-Departmental collaboration, including coordinating the assessment of the relevance, quality, performance, and impact of the Department's efforts in science. (3) Assist the Chief Scientist with building partnerships within the scientific community and with the Chief Scientist's role as point of contact for interactions with other agencies of science, universities, and other external members of the scientific community for the purpose of leveraging and promoting relationships to explore common scientific interests and shared goals. (4) Assist the Chief Scientist with developing mechanisms to address scientific integrity within the Department. (5) [Reserved] (6) Assist the Chief Scientist in carrying out sections 251(c)(2) and 251(d)(2) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6971(c)(2), (d)(2)) by exercising the duties set forth in section 25 l(e)(3)(E) of that Act (7 U.S.C. 6971(e)(3)(E)) through a series of divisions organized by the following focus areas: (i) Renewable energy, natural resources, and environment; (ii) Food safety, nutrition, and health; (iii) Plant health and production and plant products; (iv) Animal health and production and animal products; (v) Agricultural systems and technology; and (vi) Agricultural economics and rural communities. (b) The divisions will be headed by Division Chiefs/Senior Advisors (or a similar title), and will be known collectively as the Office of the C… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.12.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | L | Subpart L—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Economist | § 2.70 Deputy Chief Economist. | USDA | Pursuant to § 2.29, the following delegation of authority is made by the Chief Economist to the Deputy Chief Economist, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Chief Economist: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Chief Economist. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.12.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | L | Subpart L—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Economist | § 2.71 Director, Office of Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 63 FR 66979, Dec. 4, 1998; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.29(a)(2), the following delegations of authority are by the Chief Economist to the Director, Office of Risk Assessment and Cost-Benefit Analysis: (1) Responsible for assessing the risks to human health, human safety, or the environment, and for preparing cost-benefit analyses, with respect to proposed major regulations, and for publishing such assessments and analyses in the Federal Register as required by section 304 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 2204e) (2) Provide direction to Department agencies in the appropriate methods of risk assessment and cost-benefit analyses and coordinate and review all risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses prepared by any agency of the Department. (b) Reservation. The following authority is reserved to the Chief Economist: Review all proposed decisions having substantial economic policy implications. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.12.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | L | Subpart L—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Economist | § 2.72 Chairman, World Agricultural Outlook Board. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 77 FR 14952, Mar. 14, 2012; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.29 (a)(3) through (a)(7), the following delegations of authority are made by the Chief Economist to the Chairman, World Agricultural Outlook Board: (1) Related to food and agriculture outlook and situation. (i) Coordinate and review all crop and commodity data used to develop outlook and situation material within the Department. (ii) Oversee and clear for consistency analytical assumptions and results of all estimates and analyses which significantly relate to international and domestic commodity supply and demand, including such estimates and analyses prepared for public distribution by the Foreign Agricultural Service, the Economic Research Service, or by any other agency or office of the Department. (2) Related to weather and climate. (i) Advise the Secretary on climate and weather activities, and coordinate the development of policy options on weather and climate. (ii) Coordinate all weather and climate information and monitoring activities within the Department and provide a focal point in the Department for weather and climate information and impact assessment. (iii) Arrange for appropriate representation to attend all meetings, hearings, and task forces held outside the Department which require such representation. (iv) Designate the Executive Secretary of the USDA Weather and Climate Program Coordinating Committee. (v) Coordinate with the Director of the National Drought Mitigation Center and the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to enhance the collection of data to improve the accuracy of the United States Drought Monitor (7 U.S.C. 5856). (3) Related to interagency commodity estimates committees. (i) Establish Interagency Commodity Estimates Committees for Commodity Credit Corporation price-supported commodities, for major products thereof, and for commodities where a need for such a committee has been identified, in order to bring together estimates and supporting analyses from participating agencies, and to develop offi… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.12.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | L | Subpart L—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Economist | § 2.73 Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Policy. | USDA | [64 FR 40736, July 28, 1999, as amended at 68 FR 27446, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3410, Jan. 21, 2009; 79 FR 44116, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.29(a)(11) through (13) the following delegations of authority are made by the Chief Economist to the Director, Office of Energy and Environmental Policy. (1) Providing Department leadership in: (i) Analyzing and evaluating existing and proposed energy policies and strategies, including those regarding the allocation of scarce resources; (ii) Developing energy policies and strategies, including those regarding the allocation of scarce resources; (iii) Reviewing and evaluating Departmental energy and energy-related programs and program progress; (iv) Developing agricultural and rural components of national energy policy plans; (v) Preparing reports on energy and energy-related policies and programs required under Act of Congress and Executive Orders, including those involving testimony and reports on legislative proposals. (2) Providing Departmental oversight and coordination with respect to resources available for energy and energy-related activities, including funds transferred to USDA from departments and agencies of the Federal government pursuant to interagency agreements. (3) Representing the Chief Economist at conferences, meetings, and other contacts where energy matters are discussed, including liaison with the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency, and other governmental departments and agencies. (4) Providing the Chief Economist with such assistance as requested to perform the duties delegated to the Director concerning energy and new uses. (5) Working with the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations to maintain Congressional and public contacts in energy matters, including development of legislative proposals, preparation of reports on legislation pending in congress, appearances before Congressional committees, and related activities. (6) These delegations exclude the energy management actions related to the internal operations of the Department as delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Administration. (7) Conduc… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.12.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | L | Subpart L—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Economist | § 2.74 [Reserved] | USDA | |||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.12.29.6 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | L | Subpart L—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Economist | § 2.75 Director, Office of Pest Management Policy. | USDA | [83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.29(a)(16), the following delegations of authority are made by the Chief Economist to the Director, Office of Pest Management Policy: (1) Coordinate USDA policy relative to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 136, et seq. ) and coordinate the Department's Integrated Pest Management Programs and the Pesticide Assessment Program (7 U.S.C. 136-136y) (7 U.S.C. 7653). (2) Conduct a multiple crop and pesticide use survey as authorized by section 10109 of the Agricultural Improvement Act of 2018. (b) [Reserved] | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.14.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | N | Subpart N—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs | § 2.77 Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. | USDA | [75 FR 79950, Dec. 21, 2010] | Pursuant to § 2.22(a), subject to reservations in § 2.22(b), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs to the Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs: Provided, that this authority shall be exercised by the respective Deputy Under Secretary in the order in which he or she has taken office as a Deputy Under Secretary. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.14.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | N | Subpart N—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs | § 2.79 Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 25776, May 23, 1996; 62 FR 37485, July 14, 1997; 62 FR 40255, July 28, 1997; 68 FR 27446, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3411, Jan. 21, 2009; 79 FR 44116, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 22188, May 14, 2018; 83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.22(a)(1), (a)(5) and (a)(8), subject to reservations in § 2.22(b)(1), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs to the Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service: (1) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq. ), including payments to State Departments of Agriculture in connection with cooperative marketing service projects under section 204(b) (7 U.S.C. 1623(b)), but excepting matters otherwise assigned. (2) Conduct marketing efficiency research and development activities directly applicable to the conduct of the Wholesale Market Development Program, specifically: (i) Studies of facilities and methods used in physical distribution of food and other farm products; (ii) Studies designed to improve handling of all agricultural products as they are moved from farms to consumers; and (iii) Application of presently available scientific knowledge to the solution of practical problems encountered in the marketing of agricultural products (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627b). (3) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the transportation activities contained in section 203(j) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1622(j)) as amended, but excepting matters otherwise assigned. (4) Administer transportation activities under section 201 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1291). (5) Apply results of economic research and operations analysis to evaluate transportation issues and to recommend revisions of current procedures. (6) Serve as the focal point for all Department transportation matters including development of policies and strategies. (7) Cooperate with other Departmental agencies in the development and recommendation of policies and programs for inland transportation of USDA and CCC-owned commodities in connection with USDA programs. (8) Exercise the functions of… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.14.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | N | Subpart N—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs | § 2.80 Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 68541, Dec. 30, 1996; 65 FR 49471, Aug. 14, 2000; 68 FR 27446, May 20, 2003; 70 FR 55706, Sept. 23, 2005; 74 FR 3411, Jan. 21, 2009; 76 FR 4803, Jan. 27, 2011; 79 FR 44116, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.22(a)(2) and (a)(6) through (a)(9), and subject to reservations in § 2.22(b)(2), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs to the Administrator, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service: Exercise functions of the Secretary of Agriculture under the following authorities: (1) Administer the Foreign Service personnel system for employees of the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service in accordance with 22 U.S.C. 3922, except that this delegation does not include the authority to approve joint regulations issued by the Department of State relating to administration of the Foreign Service, nor an authority to represent the Department of Agriculture in interagency consultations and negotiations with the other foreign affairs agencies with respect to joint regulations. (2) The Terminal Inspection Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 166). (3) The Honeybee Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 281-286). (4) Section 18 of the Federal Meat Inspection Act, as amended, as it pertains to the issuance of certificates of condition of live animals intended and offered for export (21 U.S.C. 618). (5) The responsibilities of the United States under the International Plant Protection Convention. (6) (Laboratory) Animal Welfare Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2131-2159). (7) Horse Protection Act (15 U.S.C. 1821-1831). (8) 28 Hour Law, as amended (49 U.S.C. 80502). (9) Export Animal Accommodation Act, as amended (46 U.S.C. 3901-3902). (10) Purebred animal duty-free-entry provision of Tariff Act of June 17, 1930, as amended (19 U.S.C. 1202, part 1, Item 100.01). (11) Virus-Serum-Toxin Act (21 U.S.C. 151-159). (12) Conduct diagnostic and related activities necessary to prevent, detect, control or eradicate foot-and-mouth disease and other foreign animal diseases (21 U.S.C. 113a). (13) The Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, section 203, 205, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1622, 1624), with respect to voluntary inspection and certification of animal product… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.14.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | N | Subpart N—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs | § 2.81 [Reserved] | USDA | |||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.15.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | O | Subpart O—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations | § 2.83 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations. | USDA | Pursuant to § 2.23, and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Assistant Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made by the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Assistant Secretary: Perform all duties and exercise all powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.15.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | O | Subpart O—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations | § 2.85 Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 68 FR 27447, May 20, 2003; 69 FR 34254, June 21, 2004; 79 FR 44117, July 30, 2014] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.23, the following delegations of authority are made by the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations to the Director, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs: (1) Coordinate all programs involving intergovernmental affairs including State and local government relations and liaison with: (i) National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; (ii) Office of Intergovernmental Relations (Office of Vice President); (iii) Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; (iv) Council of State Governments; (v) National Governors Conference; (vi) National Association of Counties; (vii) National League of Cities; (viii) International City Managers Association; (ix) U.S. Conference of Mayors; and (x) Such other State and Federal agencies, departments, and organizations as are necessary in carrying out the responsibilities of this office. (2) Maintain oversight of the activities of USDA representatives to the 10 Federal Regional councils. (3) Serve as the USDA contact with the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations for implementation of OMB Circular A-85 to provide advance notification to State and local governments of proposed changes in Department programs that affect such governments. (4) Act as the Department representative for Federal executive board matters. (b) [Reserved] | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.87 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration. | USDA | Pursuant to § 2.24(a), and subject to reservations in § 2.24(b), the following delegation of authority is made by the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Assistant Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Assistant Secretary for Administration: Provided, that this authority shall be exercised first by a respective non-career Deputy Assistant Secretary in the order in which he or she has taken office as Deputy Assistant Secretary, and second by a career Deputy Assistant Secretary. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.89 [Reserved] | USDA | |||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.90 Director, Office of Property and Environmental Management. | USDA | [83 FR 61315, Nov. 29, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.24(a)(6) of this chapter, and with due deference for delegations to other Departmental Administration officials, the following delegations of authority are made by the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Director, Office of Property and Environmental Management: (1) Promulgate policies, standards, techniques, and procedures, and represent the Department, in the following: (i) Utilization, value analysis, construction, maintenance, and disposition of real and personal property, including control of space assignments. (ii) Motor vehicle and aircraft fleet and other vehicular transportation. (iii) Transportation of things (traffic management). (iv) Prevention, control, and abatement of pollution with respect to Federal facilities and activities under the control of the Department (Executive Order 12088, “Federal Compliance With Pollution Control Standards,” 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 243). (v) Development and implementation of sustainable operations actions including establishing and achieving greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, reducing energy intensity, increasing renewable energy use, increasing water efficiency, reducing petroleum use and increasing alternative fuel use, increasing recycling and waste diversion, preventing pollution, reducing use of toxic chemicals, procuring sustainable products and services, achieving sustainable principles for new and existing buildings, promoting electronic stewardship, and continuing environmental management system use. Maintain liaison with the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive, the Council on Environmental Quality, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the Department of Energy, and other Government agencies in these matters. (2) Exercise the following special authorities: (i) Maintain custody and permit appropriate use of the official seal of the Department. (ii) Establish policy for the use of the official flags of the Secretary and the Department. (iii) Coordinate collection and disposition of perso… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.91 Director, Office of Human Resources Management. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 77 FR 14954, Mar. 14, 2012; 78 FR 40939, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44117, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 61316, Nov. 29, 2018] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.24(a)(4), with due deference for delegations to other Departmental Administration officials, and subject to the reservations in § 2.24(b), the following delegations of authority are made by the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Director, Office of Human Resources Management: (1) Formulate and issue Department policy, standards, rules and regulations relating to human resources management. (2) Provide human resources management procedural guidance and operational instructions. (3) Set standards for human resources data systems. (4) Inspect and evaluate human resources management operations and issue instructions or take direct action to insure conformity with appropriate laws, Executive Orders, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rules and regulations, and other appropriate rules and regulations. (5) Exercise final authority in all human resources matters, including individual cases, that involve the jurisdiction of more than one General Officer, or agency head, or otherwise as deemed appropriate. (6) Receive, review, and recommend action on all requests for the Secretary's or Assistant Secretary for Administration's approval in human resources matters. (7) Authorize and make final decisions on adverse actions except in those cases where the Assistant Secretary for Administration or the Director, Office of Human Resources Management, has participated. (8) Represent the Department in human resources matters in all contacts outside the Department. (9) Exercise specific authorities in the following operational matters: (i) Waive repayment of training expenses where an employee fails to fulfill service agreement. (ii) Establish or change standards and plans for awards to private citizens. (iii) Execute, change, extend, or renew: (A) Labor-Management Agreements. (B) Certifications of supervisory/managerial and non-labor union employee and professional organizations and associations. (iv) Represent the Department in all contacts with the national offices of … | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.93 Director, Office of Contracting and Procurement. | USDA | [83 FR 61316, Nov. 29, 2018] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.24(a)(6) of this chapter, and with due deference for delegations to other Departmental Administration officials, the following delegations of authority are made by the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Director, Office of Contracting and Procurement: (1) Exercise full Departmentwide contracting and procurement authority. (2) Promulgate policies, standards, techniques, and procedures, and represent the Department, in the following: (i) Acquisition, including, but not limited to, the procurement of supplies, services, equipment, and construction. (ii) Socioeconomic programs relating to contracting. (iii) Selection, standardization, and simplification of program delivery processes utilizing contracts. (iv) Acquisition and leasing of real and personal property. (v) Implementation of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (42 U.S.C. 4601, et seq. ). (vi) Implementation of the policies and procedures set forth in OMB Circular No. A-76, Performance of Commercial Activities. (3) Exercise the following special authorities: (i) The Director, Office of Contracting and Procurement, is designated as the Departmental Debarring Officer and authorized to perform the functions of 48 CFR part 9, subpart 9.4 related to procurement activities, except for commodity acquisitions on behalf of the Commodity Credit Corporation (7 CFR part 1407), with authority to redelegate suspension and debarment authority for contracts awarded under the School Lunch and Surplus Removal Programs (42 U.S.C. 1755 and 7 U.S.C. 612c). (ii) Promulgate regulations for the management of contracting and procurement for information technology and telecommunication equipment, software, services, maintenance and related supplies. (iii) Represent the Department in working with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the General Services Administration, OMB, and other organizations or agencies on matters related to assigned responsibilities. (iv) Conduct l… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.6 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.94 Chief Security Director, Office of Safety, Security, and Protection. | USDA | [85 FR 65521, Oct. 15, 2020, as amended at 87 FR 44270, July 26, 2022] | (a) Delegations from the Assistant Secretary for Administration. Pursuant to § 2.24(a)(11), and with due deference for delegations to other Departmental Administration officials, the following delegations of authority are made by the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Chief Security Director: (1) Promulgate Departmental policies, standards, techniques, and procedures; and represent the Department in maintaining the security of physical facilities and providing security guidance to the Food and Agricultural Sector nationwide. This includes the following activities: (i) Lead and coordinate the development and maintenance of a mission critical facility inventory with agency involvement to ensure proper security countermeasures are implemented in the Department's most critical infrastructure. (ii) Provide guidance to USDA agencies in matters of physical security through use of physical security assessments and development of mitigation strategies. (iii) Conduct physical security investigations and compliance reviews Department-wide. (iv) Review and provide coordinated technical physical security assessments for all new construction of laboratories, data centers, germplasm repositories, and other mission critical infrastructure during the design phase, and all leased facilities prior to contract award. (v) Oversee and manage physical security aspects of the Common Identification Card (LincPass) Program to ensure National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and General Services Administration (GSA) compliancy within the National Capital Region and the physical access to USDA facilities. (vi) Provide enterprise connectivity to agency physical access control systems that provide cost leveraging and provisioning/de-provisioning nationwide. (2) Promulgate Departmental regulations, standards, techniques, and procedures and represent the Department in managing and maintaining a comprehensive physical and technical security program including access control, management of special police officer and … | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.7 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.95 Executive Director, Office of Homeland Security. | USDA | [87 FR 44270, July 26, 2022, as amended at 88 FR 70580, Oct. 12, 2023] | (a) Delegations from the Secretary. Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 6922, Executive Order (E.O.) 10450, “Security Requirements for Government Employment,” 18 FR 2489, 3 CFR, 1953 Comp., p. 72, as amended; E.O. 12968, “Access to Classified Information,” 60 FR 40245, 3 CFR, 1995 Comp., p. 391; E.O. 13526, “Classified National Security Information,” 75 FR 707, 3 CFR, 2010 Comp., p. 298; E.O. 13587, “Structural Reforms to Improve the Security of Classified Networks and Responsible Sharing and Safeguarding of Classified Information,” 76 FR 63811, 3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 276, and 5 CFR part 732, and with due deference for delegations to other Departmental Administration officials, the following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary to the Executive Director, Office of Homeland Security, pursuant to the Executive Director's responsibilities as the Departmental National Security Programs Officer and Senior Official for Insider Threat, as designated by the Secretary: (1) Manage the personnel security functions of the Department for making eligibility determinations for individuals who require initial or continued eligibility (SEAD 6, Continuous Evaluation, or its successor) for access to classified information or eligibility to hold a sensitive position in accordance with Security Executive Agent Directive (SEAD) 4, National Security Adjudicative Guidelines, or its successor; sponsoring access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI); and suspending, denying, or revoking access to national security information (E.O. 12968 “Access to Classified Information”, as amended), notwithstanding the Secretary's authority to remove an employee for national security reasons as outlined in 5 U.S.C. 7532. (2) Manage the personnel security functions of the Department's suitability program for individuals holding Public Trust positions (positions designated as Moderate or High Risk) established pursuant to 5 CFR part 731 and E.O. 13488, “Granting Reciprocity on Excepted Service and Federal Contractor Employee Fitness and Reinvestig… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.8 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.96 Director, Office of Operations. | USDA | [75 FR 43381, July 23, 2010, as amended at 78 FR 40939, July 9, 2013; 80 FR 38339, Sept. 29, 2015; 85 FR 65524, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.24(a)(9), and with due deference for delegations to other Departmental Administration officials, the following delegations of authority are made by the Assistant Secretary for Administration to the Director, Office of Operations: (1) Provide services relating to facilities management and daily operational support for agencies and offices occupying USDA's headquarters complex, George Washington Carver Center, and, in coordination with the General Services Administration (GSA), USDA leased facilities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, as well as at emergency relocation sites and certain critical facilities specified by the Assistant Secretary for Administration in the following areas: (i) Acquiring, leasing, utilizing, constructing, maintaining, and disposing of real property, including control of space assignments, and architecture and engineering design oversight. (ii) Sustainable Operations leadership and management in the areas of internal energy efficiency, conservation and recycling in support of Executive Orders 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” 3 CFR, 2007 Comp., p. 193, and 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance” (74 FR 52117, Oct. 8, 2009). (iii) Occupational health, safety, and related functions; and environmental compliance pursuant to Executive Order 12088, “Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards,” 3 CFR, 1978 Comp., p. 243, to ensure actions are taken for the prevention, control, and abatement of environmental pollution. (2) Provide centralized Departmental business services including: (i) Printing, copy reproducing, offset composing, mail management and delivery, and automated mailing lists. (ii) USDA Nationwide mail management policy. (iii) Operation of a disability resource center for all USDA agencies in the Washington, DC metropolitan area and nationwide in the areas of accessible technologies and reasonable accommodations. (iv) General supplies,… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.16.29.9 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | P | Subpart P—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Administration | § 2.97 [Reserved] | USDA | |||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.17.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | Q | Subpart Q—Delegations of Authority by the General Counsel | § 2.200 Principal Deputy General Counsel. | USDA | [78 FR 40940, July 9, 2013] | Pursuant to § 2.31, the following delegation of authority is made by the General Counsel to the Principal Deputy General Counsel, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the General Counsel: Perform all duties and exercise all powers that are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the General Counsel. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.17.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | Q | Subpart Q—Delegations of Authority by the General Counsel | § 2.201 Director, Office of Ethics. | USDA | [78 FR 40940, July 9, 2013] | Pursuant to the Office of Government Ethics regulations at 5 CFR part 2638, the Director, Office of Ethics, shall be the USDA Designated Agency Ethics Official with the authority to coordinate and manage the Department's ethics program as provided in part 2638. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.17.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | Q | Subpart Q—Delegations of Authority by the General Counsel | § 2.202 Deputy Director, Office of Ethics. | USDA | [78 FR 40940, July 9, 2013] | Pursuant to the Office of Government Ethics regulations at 5 CFR part 2638, the Deputy Director, Office of Ethics, shall be the USDA Alternate Agency Ethics Official and shall exercise the authority reserved to the USDA Designated Agency Ethics Official as provided in part 2638 in the absence or unavailability of the USDA Designated Agency Ethics Official. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.18.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | R | Subpart R—Delegations of Authority by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights | § 2.300 Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. | USDA | [77 FR 14954, Mar. 14, 2012] | Pursuant to § 2.25, the following delegation of authority is made by the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Assistant Secretary: Perform all duties and exercise all powers, which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Assistant Secretary. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.19.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | S | Subpart S—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Information Officer | § 2.400 Deputy Chief Information Officer. | USDA | [75 FR 43393, July 23, 2010] | Pursuant to § 2.89, the following delegation of authority is made by the Chief Information Officer to the Deputy Chief Information Officer, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Chief Information Officer: Perform all duties and exercise all powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Chief Information Officer. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.6 Designation of first assistants. | USDA | [81 FR 45963, July 15, 2016] | (a) Every office within the Department to which appointment is required to be made by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate (“PAS Office”) may have a First Assistant within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 3345-3349d. (1) Where there is a position of principal deputy to the PAS Office, the principal deputy shall be the First Assistant. (2) Where there is only one deputy position to the PAS Office, the official in that position shall be the First Assistant. (3) Where there is more than one deputy position to the PAS Office, and this part establishes which deputy is delegated the authority to perform all the duties and exercise all the powers of the PAS Office during the absence or unavailability of the PAS official, the deputy delegated such authority shall be the First Assistant. (4) Where neither paragraph (a)(1), (2), nor (3) of this section is applicable to the PAS Office, except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, the Secretary may designate in writing the First Assistant position. (b) The Inspector General of the Department shall determine any arrangements for the temporary performance of the functions and duties of the Inspector General when that office is vacant. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.7 Authority to supervise and direct. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 83 FR 22179, May 14, 2018] | Unless specifically reserved, or otherwise delegated (including delegations of legal functions to the General Counsel at § 2.31), the delegations of authority to each general officer of the Department and each agency head contained in this part includes the authority to direct and supervise the employees engaged in the conduct of activities under such official's jurisdiction, and the authority to take any action, execute any document, authorize any expenditure, promulgate any rule, regulation, order, or instruction required by or authorized by law and deemed by the general officer or agency head to be necessary and proper to the discharge of his or her responsibilities. This authority will be exercised subject to applicable administrative directives. Unless otherwise provided, a general officer or agency head may, subject to his or her continuing responsibility for the proper discharge of delegations made to him, in this part, delegate and provide for the redelegation of his or her authority to appropriate officers and employees. Subject to the general supervision of the Secretary, agency heads who are delegated authority from a general officer, in this part, report to and are under the supervision of that general officer. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.8 Delegations of authority to agency heads to order that the United States flag be flown at half-staff. | USDA | Pursuant to section 5 of Proclamation 3044, 3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 4, each general officer and agency head is delegated authority to order that the United States flag shall be flown at half-staff on buildings and grounds under his or her jurisdiction or control. This authority shall be exercised in accordance with directives promulgated by the Director, Office of Operations. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.9 Additional delegations. | USDA | The authority granted to a general officer may be exercised in the discharge of any additional functions which the Secretary may assign. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.10 Limitations. | USDA | The delegations made in this part shall not be construed to confer upon any general officer or agency head the authority of the Secretary to prescribe regulations which by law require approval of the President. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.6 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.11 New principles and periodic reviews. | USDA | In the exercise of authority delegated by the Secretary, the application of new principles of major importance or a departure from principles established by the Secretary should be brought to the attention of the Secretary. General officers are responsible for assuring that periodic reviews are conducted of the activities of the agencies assigned to their direction and supervision, as required by 5 U.S.C. 305. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.7 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.12 Secretary and general officers not precluded from exercising delegated powers. | USDA | No delegation of authority by the Secretary or a general officer contained in this part shall preclude the Secretary or general officer from exercising any of the authority so delegated. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.2.29.8 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | B | Subpart B—General Delegations of Authority by the Secretary of Agriculture | § 2.13 Status of prior delegations. | USDA | Nothing in this part shall affect the bylaws of the Commodity Credit Corporation, the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation, or the Rural Telephone Bank. All delegations previously made which are inconsistent with delegations made in this part are superseded; however, any regulation, order, authorization, expenditure, or other instrument, heretofore issued or made pursuant to any delegation of authority shall continue in full force and effect unless and until withdrawn or superseded pursuant to authority granted in this part. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.20.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | T | Subpart T—Delegations of Authority by the Chief Financial Officer | § 2.500 Principal Deputy Chief Financial Officer. | USDA | [79 FR 44117, July 30, 2014, as amended at 85 FR 65524, Oct. 15, 2020] | Pursuant to § 2.28, the following delegation of authority is made by the Chief Financial Officer to the Principal Deputy Chief Financial Officer, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Chief Financial Officer: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Chief Financial Officer. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.21.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | U | Subpart U—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs | § 2.600 Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. | USDA | [87 FR 44272, July 26, 2022] | Pursuant to § 2.15(a), subject to reservations in § 2.15(b), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made to the Deputy Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, if appointed, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs: Provided, that this authority shall be exercised by the respective Deputy Under Secretary in the order in which he or she has taken office as a Deputy Under Secretary. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.21.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | U | Subpart U—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs | § 2.601 Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service. | USDA | [83 FR 22188, May 14, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 65524, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44272, July 26, 2022] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.15(a)(1) and (3), subject to reservations in § 2.15(b), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs to the Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service: (1) Coordinate the carrying out by Department agencies of their functions involving foreign agriculture policies and programs and their operations and activities in foreign areas. Act as liaison on these matters and functions relating to foreign agriculture between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of State, the United States Trade Representative, the Trade Policy Committee, the Agency for International Development and other departments, agencies and committees of the U.S. Government, foreign governments, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Organization of American States, and other public and private United States and international organizations, and the contracting parties to the World Trade Organization (WTO). (2) Conduct functions of the Department relating to WTO, the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (19 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. ), the Trade Act of 1974 (19 U.S.C. 2101 et seq. ), the Trade Agreements Act of 1979 (19 U.S.C. 2501 et seq. ), the Omnibus Trade and Competition Act of 1988 (19 U.S.C. 2901 et seq. ), and other legislation affecting international agricultural trade including the programs designed to reduce foreign tariffs and other trade barriers. (3) Conduct studies of worldwide production, trade, marketing, prices, consumption, and other factors affecting exports and imports of U.S. agricultural commodities; obtain information on methods used by other countries to move farm commodities in world trade on a competitive basis for use in the development of programs of this Department; provide information to domestic producers, the agricu… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.21.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | U | Subpart U—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs | § 2.602 Manager, U.S. Codex Office. | USDA | [83 FR 22188, May 14, 2018, as amended at 87 FR 44272, July 26, 2022] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.15(a)(5), subject to reservations in § 2.15(b), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. (i) Inform the public of the sanitary and phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (19 U.S.C. 2578; Pres. Proc. 6780). (ii) Enter into agreements with organizations, institutions or individuals throughout the world to conduct activities related to the sanitary and phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission, including international outreach and education, in order to promote and support the development of a viable and sustainable global agricultural system; antihunger and improved international nutrition efforts; and increased quantity, quality, and availability of food (7 U.S.C. 3291). (iii) Coordinate with institutions and other persons throughout the world performing agricultural and related research, extension, and teaching activities by exchanging research materials and results with such institutions or persons or by conducting with such institutions or persons joint or coordinated research, extension, or teaching activities that are related to the sanitary and phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission and that address problems of significance to food and agriculture in the United States (7 U.S.C. 3291). (iv) Work with transitional and more advanced countries in food, agricultural, and related research, development, teaching, and extension activities related to the sanitary and phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (7 U.S.C. 3291). (v) Enter into contracts, grants, cooperative agreements, and cost reimbursable agreements to carry out the Department's agricultural research, extension, or teaching activities related to the sanitary and phytosanitary standard-setting activities of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (7 U.S.C. 3318, 3319a). (vi) Determine amounts re… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.22.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | V | Subpart V—Delegations of Authority by the Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement | §§ 2.700-2.701 [Reserved] | USDA | |||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.14 Deputy Secretary. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995. Redesignated at 87 FR 44266, July 26, 2022] | The following delegation of authority is made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Deputy Secretary: Perform all of the duties and exercise all of the powers and functions which are now or which may hereafter be, vested in the Secretary of Agriculture. This delegation is subject to the limitation in § 2.10. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.10 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.23 Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 68 FR 27439, May 20, 2003; 69 FR 34252, June 21, 2004; 80 FR 58337, Sept. 29, 2015; 88 FR 70579, Oct. 12, 2023] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Assistant Secretary for Congressional Relations: (1) Related to congressional affairs. (i) Exercise responsibility for coordination of all congressional matters in the Department. (ii) Maintain liaison with the Congress and the White House on legislative Matters of concern to the Department. (2) Related to intergovernmental affairs. (i) Coordinate all programs involving intergovernmental affairs including State and local government relations and liaison with: (A) National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; (B) Office of Intergovernmental Relations (Office of Vice President); (C) Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations; (D) Council of State Governments; (E) National Governors Conference; (F) National Association of Counties; (G) National League of Cities; (H) International City Managers Association; (I) U.S. Conference of Mayors; and (J) Such other State and Federal agencies, departments and organizations as are necessary in carrying out the responsibilities of this office. (ii) Maintain oversight of the activities of USDA representatives to the 10 Federal Regional councils. (iii) Serve as the USDA contact with the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations for implementation of OMB Circular A-85 to provide advance notification to state and local governments of proposed changes in Department programs that affect such governments. (iv) Act as the department representative for Federal executive board matters. (v) Oversee the Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships. (b) [Reserved] | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.11 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.24 Assistant Secretary for Administration. | USDA | [75 FR 43368, July 23, 2010, as amended at 77 FR 14951,14952, Mar. 14, 2012; 78 FR 40937, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44109, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58337, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 61311, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65510, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44267, July 26, 2022; 88 FR 70579, Oct. 12, 2023] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Assistant Secretary for Administration: (1)-(3) [Reserved] (4) Related to human resources management. (i) Formulate and issue Department policy, standards, rules, and regulations relating to human resources management. (ii) Provide human resources management procedural guidance and operational instructions. (iii) Set standards for human resources data systems. (iv) Inspect and evaluate human resources management operations and issue instructions or take direct action to insure conformity with appropriate laws, Executive Orders, Office of Personnel Management (OPM) rules and regulations, and other appropriate rules and regulations. (v) Exercise final authority in all human resources matters, including individual cases, that involve the jurisdiction of more than one General Officer or agency head, or otherwise as deemed appropriate. (vi) Receive, review, and recommend action on all requests for the Secretary's approval in human resources matters. (vii) Authorize and make final decisions on adverse actions, except in those cases where the Assistant Secretary for Administration has participated. (viii) Represent the Department in human resources matters in all contacts outside the Department. (ix) Exercise specific authorities in the following operational matters: (A) Waive repayment of training expenses where an employee fails to fulfill service agreement. (B) Establish or change standards and plans for awards to private citizens. (C) Execute, change, extend, or renew: ( 1 ) Labor-Management Agreements. ( 2 ) Certifications of supervisory/managerial and non-labor union employee and professional organizations or associations. (D) Represent the Department in contacts with the national offices of labor organizations in fulfilling the Department's national consultation obligations under 5 U.S.C. 7113. (E) Change a position (with no material change in duties) from one pay system to another. (F) Grant restoration… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.12 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.25 Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights. | USDA | [77 FR 14953, Mar. 14, 2012, as amended at 78 FR 40937, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44109, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58337, Sept. 29, 2015; 85 FR 65512, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights: (1) Provide overall leadership, coordination, and direction for the Department's programs of civil rights, including program delivery, compliance, and equal employment opportunity, with emphasis on the following: (i) Actions to enforce Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 42 U.S.C. 2000d, prohibiting discrimination in federally assisted programs. (ii) Actions to enforce Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2000e, prohibiting discrimination in Federal employment. (iii) Actions to enforce Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, 20 U.S.C. 1681, et seq., prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sex in USDA education programs and activities funded by the Department. (iv) Actions to enforce the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, 42 U.S.C. 6102, prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age in USDA programs and activities funded by the Department. (v) Actions to enforce section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, 29 U.S.C. 794, prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities in USDA programs and activities funded or conducted by the Department. (vi) Actions to enforce related Executive Orders, Congressional mandates, and other laws, rules, and regulations, as appropriate. (2) Evaluate Departmental agency programs, activities, and impact statements for civil rights concerns. (3) Analyze and evaluate program participation data and equal employment opportunity data, and make its analyses available to other appropriate Departmental entities, including the Office of Advocacy and Outreach and affected agencies and mission areas. (4) Provide leadership and coordinate the Department-wide programs of public notification regarding the availability of USDA programs and employment opportunities on a nondiscriminatory basis. (5) Coordinate with the Department of Justice on matters relating to title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.13 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.26 Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat. | USDA | [87 FR 44269, July 26, 2022] | (a) Delegations. The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary to the Director, Office of the Executive Secretariat: (1) Exercise responsibility for all correspondence control and related records management functions for the Office of the Secretary; (2) Provide administrative, editorial, and project management support services to the immediate Office of the Secretary. (b) [Reserved] | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.15 Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. | USDA | [83 FR 22181, May 14, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 65512, Oct, 15, 2020. Redesignated and amended at 87 FR 44266, July 26, 2022] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs: (1) Related to foreign agriculture. (i) Coordinate the carrying out by Department agencies of their functions involving foreign agricultural policies and programs and their operations and activities in foreign areas. Act as liaison on these matters and functions relating to foreign agriculture between the Department of Agriculture and the Department of State, the United States Trade Representative, the Trade Policy Committee, the Agency for International Development, and other departments, agencies, and committees of the U.S. Government, foreign governments, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, the European Union, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Organization of American States, and other public and private U.S. and international organizations, and the contracting parties to the World Trade Organization (WTO). (ii) Administer Departmental programs concerned with development of foreign markets for agricultural products of the United States except functions relating to export marketing operations under section 32 of the Act of August 23, 1935, as amended (7 U.S.C. 612c), delegated to the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, and utilization research delegated to the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. (iii) Conduct studies of worldwide production, trade, marketing, prices, consumption, and other factors affecting exports and imports of U.S. agricultural commodities; obtain information on methods used by other countries to move farm commodities in world trade on a competitive basis for use in the development of programs of this Department; provide information to domestic producers, the agricultural trade, the public and other interests; and promote normal commercial markets abroa… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.16 Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 25775, May 23, 1996; 61 FR 37552, July 18, 1996; 62 FR 1031, Jan. 8, 1997; 62 FR 19900, Apr. 24, 1997; 62 FR 40253, July 28, 1997; 65 FR 12427, Mar. 9, 2000; 68 FR 27435, May 20, 2003; 71 FR 35491, June 21, 2006; 71 FR 51421, Aug. 30, 2006; 74 FR 3401, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43368, July 23, 2010; 78 FR 40937, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44106, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58336, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 22179, May 14, 2018; 83 FR 61311, Nov. 29. 2018; 85 FR 65504, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44267, July 26, 2022; 89 FR 80074, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation: (1) Related to Farm Service Agency. (i) Formulate policies and administer programs authorized by the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1282 et seq. ). (ii) Formulate policies and administer programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1441 et seq. ). (iii) Coordinate and prevent duplication of aerial photographic work of the Department, including: (A) Clearing photography projects; (B) Assigning symbols for new aerial photography, maintaining symbol records, and furnishing symbol books; (C) Recording departmental aerial photography flow and coordinating the issuance of aerial photography status maps of latest coverage; (D) Promoting interchange of technical information and techniques to develop lower costs and better quality; (E) Representing the Department on committees, task forces, work groups, and other similar groups concerned with aerial photography acquisition and reproduction, and serving as liaison with other governmental agencies on aerial photography but excluding mapping; (F) Providing a Chairperson for the Photography Sales Committee of the Department; (G) Coordinating development, preparation, and issuance of specifications for aerial photography for the Department; (H) Coordinating and performing procurement, inspection, and application of specifications for USDA aerial photography; (I) Providing for liaison with EROS Data Center to support USDA programs and research with satellite imagery reproductions; and (J) Maintaining library and files of USDA aerial film and retrieving and supplying reproductions on request. (iv) [Reserved] (v) Administer the Emergency Conservation Program under the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978, as amended (16 U.S.C. 2201 et seq. ). (vi) Conduct fiscal, accounting and claims functions relating to Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) programs for which the Und… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.17 Under Secretary for Rural Development. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 65 FR 12427, Mar. 9, 2000; 66 FR 31107, June 11, 2001; 68 FR 27436, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3402, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43368, July 23, 2010; 76 FR 52851, Aug. 24, 2011; 78 FR 40937, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44106, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58336, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 22181, May 14, 2018; 83 FR 61311, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65506, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Rural Development: (1) Provide leadership and coordination within the executive branch of a Nationwide Rural Development Program utilizing the services of executive branch departments and agencies and the agencies, bureaus, offices, and services of the Department of Agriculture in coordination with rural development programs of State and local governments (7 U.S.C. 2204). (2) Coordinate activities relative to rural development among agencies reporting to the Under Secretary for Rural Development and, through appropriate channels, serve as the coordinating official for other departmental agencies having primary responsibilities for specific titles of the Rural Development Act of 1972, and allied legislation. (3) Administer a national program of economic, social, and environmental research and analysis, statistical programs, and associated service work related to rural people and the communities in which they live including rural industrialization; rural population and manpower; local government finance; income development strategies; housing; social services and utilization; adjustments to changing economic and technical forces; and other related matters. (4) Work with Federal agencies in encouraging the creation of rural community development organizations. (5) Assist other Federal agencies in making rural community development organizations aware of the Federal programs available to them. (6) Advise rural community development organizations of the availability of Federal assistance programs. (7) Advise other Federal agencies of the need for particular Federal programs. (8) Assist rural community development organizations in making contact with Federal agencies whose assistance may be of benefit to them. (9) Assist other Federal agencies and national organizations in developing means for extending their services effectively to rural areas. (10) Assist other Federal agencies in designating pilot… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.18 Under Secretary for Food Safety. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 65 FR 12428, Mar. 9, 2000; 68 FR 27436, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3402, Jan. 21, 2009; 80 FR 58337, Sept. 29, 2015] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Food Safety: (1) Related to food safety and inspection. (i) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), relating to voluntary inspection of poultry and edible products thereof; voluntary inspection and certification of technical animal fat; certified products for dogs, cats, and other carnivora; voluntary inspection of rabbits and edible products thereof; and voluntary inspection and certification of edible meat and other products. (ii) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the following legislation: (A) Poultry Products Inspection Act, as amended (21 U.S.C. 451-470, 472); (B) Federal Meat Inspection Act, as amended, and related legislation, excluding so much of section 18 as pertains to issuance of certificates of condition of live animals intended and offered for export (21 U.S.C. 601-613, 615-624, 641-645, 661, 671-680, 683, 691-692, 694-695); (C) Egg Products Inspection Act, except for the Shell Egg Surveillance Program, voluntary laboratory analyses of egg products, and the Voluntary Egg Grading Program (21 U.S.C. 1031-1056); (D) Talmadge-Aiken Act (7 U.S.C. 450) with respect to cooperation with States in administration of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act; (E) Humane Slaughter Act (7 U.S.C. 1901-1906); (F) National Laboratory Accreditation Program (7 U.S.C. 138-138i) with respect to laboratories accredited only for pesticide residue analysis in meat and poultry products; (G) Administer and conduct a Food Safety Research Program (7 U.S.C. 427); and (H) Conduct an education program regarding the availability and safety of processes and treatments that eliminate or substantially reduce the level of pathogens on meat, meat food products, poultry, and poultry products (21 U.S.C. 679b). (iii) Coordinate with the Assistant Secreta… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.6 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.19 Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 68 FR 27436, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3402, Jan. 21, 2009; 79 FR 44107, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58337, Sept. 29, 2015; 85 FR 65506, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services: (1) Related to food and nutrition. (i) Administer the following legislation: (A) The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq. ), except for section 25, regarding assistance for community food projects. (B) Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1751-1769i), except procurement of agricultural commodities and other foods under section 6 thereof. (C) Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1771-1790). (D) Sections 933-939 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991 (7 U.S.C. 5930 note). (E) Section 301 of the Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-448). (F) Section 4402 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3007). (G) Section 4403 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3171 note). (H) Section 4404 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2 U.S.C. 1161). (I) Section 4142 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246). (J) Section 4301 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 1758a). (K) Section 4305 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 1755a). (L) Section 4307 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246). (M) Section 4208 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 2026a). (N) Section 12614 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 6925). (ii) Administer those functions relating to the distribution and donation of agricultural commodities and products thereof under the following legislation: (A) Clause (3) of section 416(a) of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1431(a)), except the estimate and announcement of the types and varieties of food commodities, and the quantities thereof, to become available for distribution thereunder; (B) Section 709 of … | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.7 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.20 Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 62 FR 1031, Jan. 8, 1997; 64 FR 32797, June 18, 1999; 64 FR 34967, June 30, 1999; 65 FR 12428, Mar. 9, 2000; 67 FR 59135, Sept. 30, 2002; 68 FR 27437, May 20, 2003; 69 FR 34252, June 21, 2004; 72 FR 36859, July 6, 2007; 74 FR 3403, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43368, July 23, 2010; 78 FR 40937, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44107, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58337, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 22181, May 14, 2018; 85 FR 65506, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44267, July 26, 2022]; 88 FR 70579, Oct. 12, 2023 | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment: (1) Related to environmental quality. (i) Administer the implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). (ii) Represent USDA on Regional Response Teams on hazardous spills and oil spills pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq. ), the Clean Water Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq. ), the Oil Pollution Act (OPA), as amended (33 U.S.C. 2701 et seq. ), Executive Order 12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193, Executive Order 12777, 3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 351, and the National Contingency Plan, 40 CFR part 300. (iii) Represent USDA in contacts with the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the Council on Environmental Quality, and other organizations or agencies on matters related to assigned responsibilities. (iv) Formulate and promulgate USDA policy relating to environmental activity and natural resources. (v) Provide staff support for the Secretary in the review of environmental impact statements. (vi) Provide leadership in USDA for general land use activities including implementation of Executive Order 11988, Flood Plain Management, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 117, and Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, 3 CFR, 1977 Comp., p. 121. (vii) Take such action as may be necessary, including issuance of administrative orders, and enter into agreements with any person to perform any response action under sections 106(a) and 122 (except subsection (b)(1)) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (42 U.S.C. 9606(a), 9622), pursuant to sections 4(c)(3) and 4(d)(3) of Executive Order No. 12580, as amended by Executive Order No. 13016, to be exercised only with the concurrence of the General Counsel. (viii) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture au… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.8 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.21 Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Under Secretary for Research, Education, and Economics (who holds the title of Chief Scientist of the Department). (1) Related to research, extension, and education. (i) Direct, coordinate and provide national leadership and support for research, extension and teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences to meet major needs and challenges in development of new food and fiber; food and agriculture viability and competitiveness in the global economy; enhancing economic opportunities and quality of life for rural America; food and agricultural system productivity and development of new crops and new uses; the environment and natural resources; or the promotion of human health and welfare pursuant to the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy of 1977, as amended (7 U.S.C. 3101 et seq. ). (ii) Provide national leadership and support for research, extension, and teaching programs in the food and agricultural sciences to carry out sustainable agriculture research and education; a National Plant Genetic Resources Program; a national agricultural weather information system; and any other provisions pursuant to title XVI of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (Pub. L. 101-624, 104 Stat. 3703). (iii) Exercise the authorities of the Secretary in administering the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority, including awarding grants and entering into contracts, cooperative agreements, and other transactions (7 U.S.C. 3319k). (iv) Carry out research, technology development, technology transfer, and demonstration projects related to the economic feasibility of the manufacture and commercialization of natural rubber from plants containing hydrocarbons and other critical agricultural materials from native agricultural crops having strategic and industrial importance (7 U.S.C. 178-178n). (v) Conduct research on the control of undesirable species of honey bees in c… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.3.29.9 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | C | Subpart C—Delegations of Authority to the Deputy Secretary, Under Secretaries, and Assistant Secretaries | § 2.22 Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 25776, May 23, 1996; 61 FR 68541, Dec. 30, 1996; 62 FR 40254, July 28, 1997; 65 FR 12428, Mar. 9, 2000; 65 FR 49471, Aug. 14, 2000; 68 FR 27439, May 20, 2003; 70 FR 55706, Sept. 23, 2005; 74 FR 3405, Jan. 21, 2009; 76 FR 4802, Jan. 27, 2011; 79 FR 44109, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58337, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 22181, May 14, 2018; 83 FR 61311, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65509, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44267, July 26, 2022] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary to the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs: (1) Related to agricultural marketing. (i) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621 et seq. ), including payments to State Departments of Agriculture in connection with cooperative marketing service projects under section 204(b) (7 U.S.C. 1623(b)), but excepting matters otherwise assigned. (ii) Conduct marketing efficiency research and development activities directly applicable to the conduct of the Wholesale Market Development Program, specifically: (A) Studies of facilities and methods used in physical distribution of food and other farm products; (B) Studies designed to improve handling of all agricultural products as they are moved from farms to consumers; and (C) Application of presently available scientific knowledge to the solution of practical problems encountered in the marketing of agricultural products (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627b). (iii) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture relating to the transportation activities contained in section 203(j) of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 (7 U.S.C. 1622(j)) as amended, but excepting matters otherwise assigned. (iv) Administer transportation activities under section 201 of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 1291). (v) Apply results of economic research and operations analysis to evaluate transportation issues and to recommend revisions of current procedures. (vi) Serve as the focal point for all Department transportation matters including development of policies and strategies. (vii) Cooperate with other Departmental agencies in the development and recommendation of policies for inland transportation of USDA and CCC-owned commodities in connection with USDA programs. (viii) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture with respect to the following legislation: (A) U.S. Cotton Standards Ac… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.27 Office of Administrative Law Judges. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 75 FR 43380, July 23, 2010] | (a) The following designations are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Office of Administrative Law Judges: (1) Administrative law judges (formerly hearing examiners) are designated pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 556(b)(3) to hold hearings and perform related duties in proceedings subject to 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557, arising under the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as amended (7 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ); the Commodity Exchange Act as amended (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq. ); the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 499a et seq. ); the Federal Seed Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1551 et seq. ); the (Laboratory) Animal Welfare Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2131 et seq. ); the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, as amended and supplemented (7 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ); the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 630 et seq. ); and any other acts providing for hearings to which the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557, are applicable. Pursuant to the applicable rules of practice, the administrative law judges shall make initial decisions in adjudication and rate proceedings subject to 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557. Such decisions shall become final without further proceedings unless there is an appeal to the Secretary by a party to the proceeding in accordance with the applicable rules of practice: Provided, however, that no decision shall be final for purposes of judicial review except a final decision of the Secretary upon appeal. As used herein, “Secretary” means the Secretary of Agriculture, the Judicial Officer, or other officer or employee of the Department delegated, pursuant to the Act of April 4, 1940 (7 U.S.C. 450c-450g), and Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. App.), “regulatory functions” as that term is defined in the 1940 Act, in acting as final deciding officer in adjudication and rate proceedings subject to 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557. Administrative Law Judges are delegated authority to hold hearings and perform related duties as provided in the Rules of Practice Governi… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.10 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.36 Director, Office of Communications. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 74 FR 19373, Apr. 29, 2009; 76 FR 66601, 66602, Oct. 27, 2011] | (a) Delegations. The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to Director, Office of Communications: (1) Related to public affairs. (i) Advise and counsel general officers on public affairs matters to the Department. (ii) Organize and direct the activities of a public affairs office to include press relations of the secretary of agriculture and other executive functions and services for general officers of the Department. (2) Related to information activities. (i) Advise the secretary and general officers in the planning, development, and execution of Department policies and programs. (ii) Direct and coordinate the overall formulation and development of policies, programs, plans, procedures, standards and organization structures and staffing patterns for the information activities of the Department and its agencies, both in Washington and in the field. (iii) Exercise final review and approval of all public information material prepared by the Department and its agencies and select the most effective method and audience for distributing this information. (iv) Serve as the central public information authority in the USDA, with authority to determine policy for all USDA and Agency communication activities, as well as emergency public information and messaging communication activities, in order to provide leadership and centralized operational direction for all USDA public information activities and ensure all materials shall effectively support USDA policies and programs, including the defense program. (v) Serve as the central printing authority in the USDA, with authority to represent the USDA with Joint Committee on Printing of the Congress, the Government Printing Office, and other Federal and State agencies on information matters. (vi) Cooperate with and secure the cooperation of commercial, industrial and other nongovernmental agencies and concerns regarding information work as required in the execution of the Department's programs. (vii) Plan and direct communi… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.11 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.37 Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization. | USDA | [79 FR 44112, July 30, 2014] | (a) In compliance with the Small Business Act, the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization is designated as the Department's Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, who shall report directly to the Secretary of Agriculture or the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. The Director of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization has specific responsibilities under the Small Business Act, 15 U.S.C. 644(k). These duties include being responsible for the following: (1) Administer the Department's small and disadvantaged business activities related to procurement contracts, minority bank deposits, and grants and loan activities affecting small and minority businesses including women-owned business, and the small business, small minority business, and small women-owned business subcontracting programs. (2) Provide Departmentwide liaison and coordination of activities related to small, small disadvantaged, and women-owned businesses with the Small Business Administration and others in the public and private sector. (3) Develop policies and procedures required by the applicable provision of the Small Business Act, as amended, to include the establishment of goals. (4) Implement and administer programs described under sections 8 and 15 of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 637 and 644). (5) In compliance with the Veterans Benefits Act of 2003 (Pub. L. 108-183) amending the Small Business Act, implement and administer procurement programs for small business concerns owned and controlled by service-disabled veterans. (b) The following additional authorities are delegated by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Director, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization: (1) In compliance with the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act (41 U.S.C. 8501 et seq. ), implement and administer the Department's AbilityOne program for purchases from qualified nonprofit agencies for the blind or for the severely disabled. (2) [Reserved] | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.12 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.38 Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. | USDA | [83 FR 61312, Nov. 29, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 65514, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44269, July 26, 2022; 88 FR 70580, Oct. 12, 2023] | (a) Delegations. The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement: (1) Related to Advocacy and Outreach: (i) Ensure that small farms and ranches, beginning farmers or ranchers, and socially disadvantaged farmers or ranchers have access to, and equitable participation in, programs and services of the Department pursuant to section 226B(c) of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 6934(c)). (ii) Oversee the Advisory Committee for Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. (iii) Oversee the operations of the Office of Small Farms Coordination. (iv) Administer section 2501 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279), as amended, except for the beginning farmer and rancher development program in subsection (d) and authorities related to the Census of Agriculture and economic studies in subsection (j) of that section. (v) Oversee the Minority Farmer Advisory Committee pursuant to section 14008 of FCEA (7 U.S.C. 2279 note). (vi) Administer the low-income migrant and seasonal farmworker grants program under section 2281 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 5177a). (vii) Consult with appropriate entities regarding integration of farmworker interests into Department programs, including assisting farmworkers in becoming agricultural producers or landowners, and research, program improvements, and agricultural education opportunities for low-income and migrant seasonal farmworkers. (viii) Administer the grants program under section 14204 of FCEA (7 U.S.C. 2008q-1) to improve the supply, stability, safety, and training of the agricultural labor force. (ix) Administer and coordinate a USDA outreach program in collaboration with USDA agencies. (x) Administer section 2501A of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 2279-1), including the authority to coordinate Department policy for the issuance of receipts und… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.13 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.39 Director, Office of Tribal Relations. | USDA | [87 FR 44269, July 26, 2022, as amended at 88 FR 70580, Oct. 12, 2023; 89 FR 80074, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) Delegations. The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary to the Director, Office of Tribal Relations. (1) Serve as the Department's primary point of contact for tribal issues. (2) Advise the Secretary on policies related to Indian tribes. (3) Serve as the official with principal responsibility for the implementation of Executive Order 13175, “Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments,” including the provision of Department-wide guidance and oversight regarding tribal consultation, coordination, and collaboration. (4) Coordinate the Department's programs involving assistance to American Indians and Alaska Natives. (5) Enter into cooperative agreements to improve the coordination and effectiveness of Federal programs, services, and actions affecting rural areas (7 U.S.C. 2204b(b)(4)); and to provide outreach and technical assistance to socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers and veteran farmers and ranchers (7 U.S.C. 2279(c)(4)). (6) Consult with the Administrator, Foreign Agricultural Service on the implementation of section 3312 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 5608) to support greater inclusion of Tribal agricultural food products in Federal trade activities. (7) In coordination with the Under Secretary for Rural Development, provide technical assistance to improve access by Tribal entities to rural development programs funded by the Department of Agriculture through available cooperative agreement authorities (7 U.S.C. 2671). (8) Oversee the Tribal Advisory Committee (7 U.S.C. 6921). (9) Administer the USDA/1994 Land Grant Institutions (Tribal Colleges) Programs. (10) Enter into cooperative agreements with associations of institutions of higher education for the purpose of participation in internship programs for graduate and undergraduate students in support of the 1994 Tribal College Program and carry out the related authorities and responsibilities outlined in 7 U.S.C. 2279c. (b) [Reserved] | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.28 Chief Financial Officer. | USDA | [79 FR 44110, July 30, 2014, as amended at 80 FR 58338, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 61311, Nov. 29, 2018] | (a) The Chief Financial Officer, under the supervision of the Secretary of Agriculture, is responsible for executing the duties enumerated for agency Chief Financial Officers in the Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990, Public Law 101-576, 31 U.S.C. 902, and additional specified duties, including: (1) Report directly to the Secretary regarding financial management matters. (2) Oversee all financial management activities relating to the programs and operations of the Department and component agencies. (3) Develop and maintain an integrated accounting and financial system for the Department and component agencies, including financial reporting and internal controls, which— (i) Complies with applicable accounting principles, standards, and requirements, and internal control standards; (ii) Complies with such policies and requirements as may be prescribed by the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB); (iii) Complies with any other requirements applicable to such systems; and (iv) Provides for complete, reliable, consistent, and timely information which is prepared on a uniform basis and which is responsive to the financial information needs of Department management and for the development and reporting of cost information, the integration of accounting and budgeting information, and the systematic measurement of performance. (4) Make recommendations to the Secretary regarding the selection of the Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the Department, and selection of principal financial officers of component agencies of the Department. (5) Direct, manage, and provide policy guidance and oversight of Department financial management personnel, activities, and operations, including: (i) Prepare and annually revise a Departmental plan to: (A) Implement the 5-year financial management plan prepared by the Director of OMB under 31 U.S.C. 3512(a)(3); and (B) Comply with the requirements established for agency financial statements under 31 U.S.C. 3515 and with the requirements for audits of Department f… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.29 Chief Economist. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 63 FR 66979, Dec. 4, 1998; 64 FR 40735, July 28, 1999; 68 FR 27442, May 20, 2003; 73 FR 56706, Sept. 30, 2008; 74 FR 3405, Jan. 21, 2009; 77 FR 14952, Mar. 14, 2012; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44111, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58338, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 61311, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65512, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Chief Economist: (1) Related to economic analysis. (i) Coordinate economic analyses of, and review Department decisions involving, policies and programs that have substantial economic implications. (ii) Review and assess the economic impact of all significant regulations proposed by any agency of the Department. (iii) Review economic data and analyses used in speeches and Congressional testimony by Department personnel and in materials prepared for release through the press, radio, and television. (2) Related to risk assessment. (i) Responsible for assessing the risks to human health, human safety, or the environment, and for preparing cost-benefit analyses, with respect to proposed major regulations, and for publishing such assessments and analyses in the Federal Register as required by section 304 of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994 (7 U.S.C. 2204e). (ii) Provide direction to Department agencies in the appropriate methods of risk assessment and cost-benefit analyses and coordinate and review all risk assessments and cost-benefit analyses prepared by any agency of the Department. (3) Related to food and agriculture outlook and situation. (i) Coordinate and review all crop and commodity data used to develop outlook and situation material within the Department. (ii) Oversee and clear for consistency analytical assumptions and results of all estimates and analyses which significantly relate to international and domestic commodity supply and demand, including such estimates and analyses prepared for public distribution by the Foreign Agricultural Service, the Economic Research Service, or by any other agency or office of the Department. (4) Related to weather and climate. (i) Advise the Secretary on climate and weather activities, and coordinate the development of policy options on weather and climate. (ii) Coordinate all weather and climate information and monitoring activities withi… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.30 Director, Office of Budget and Program Analysis. | USDA | [79 FR 44111, July 30, 2014, as amended at 87 FR 44269, July 26, 2022] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Director, Office of Budget and Program Analysis: (1) Serve as the Department's Budget Officer and exercise general responsibility and authority for all matters related to the Department's budgeting affairs including: (i) Resource administration, including all phases of the acquisition, and distribution of funds and staff years. (ii) Legislative and regulatory reporting and related activities. (2) Provide staff assistance for the Secretary, general officers, and other Department and agency officials. (3) Formulate and promulgate Departmental budgetary, legislative and regulatory policies and procedures. (4) Represent the Department in contacts with the Office of Management and Budget, the Government Accountability Office, the Department of the Treasury, Congressional Committees on Appropriations, and other organizations and agencies on matters related to his or her responsibility. (5) Coordinate and/or conduct policy and program analyses on agency operations and proposals to assist the Secretary, general officers and other Department and agency officials in formulating and implementing USDA policies and programs. (6) Review and analyze legislation, regulations, and policy options to determine their impact on USDA programs and policy objectives and on the Department's budget. (7) Monitor ongoing studies with significant program or policy implications. (8) Exercise responsibility for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the Government Performance and Results Act of 1993, Public Law 103-62, and the GPRA Modernization Act of 2010, Public Law 111-352, at the Department. (9) Administer the Departmental forms, reports, and directives management programs. (b) The following authority is reserved to the Secretary of Agriculture: Final approval of the Department's program and financial plans. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.31 General Counsel. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 49237, Sept. 19, 1996; 65 FR 12429, Mar. 9, 2000; 70 FR 23927, May 6, 2005; 70 FR 30610, May 27, 2005; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44112, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 22184, May 14, 2018; 85 FR 65512, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44269, July 26, 2022; 89 FR 80074, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) Related to legal services. The General Counsel, as the chief law officer of the Department, is legal advisor to the Secretary and other officials of the Department and responsible for providing legal services for all the activities of the Department. The delegations of authority by the Secretary of Agriculture to the General Counsel include the following: (1) Consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise, and settle claims pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, as amended (28 U.S.C. 2671-2680), and the regulations of the Attorney General contained in 28 CFR part 14; delegate the authority to consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, compromise, and settle, pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act as amended (28 U.S.C. 2671-2680) and the regulations of the Attorney General contained in 28 CFR part 14, claims less than $2500 that allege the negligence or wrongful act of an employee of a USDA agency; and consider, ascertain, adjust, determine compromise, and settle claims pursuant to section 920 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996, Public Law 104-127 (7 U.S.C. 2262a). (2) Certify documents as true copies of those on file in the Department. (3) Sign releases of claims of the United States against private persons for damage to or destruction of property of the department, except those claims cognizable under the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ). (4) Responsible for the overall management and operation of the Law Library, furnishing complete legal and legislative library services to the Office of the General Counsel and the Department. (5) Make determinations as to whether employees of the Department may retain commercial rights in inventions; prepare patent applications and prosecute the same before the Patent Office. (6) Represent the Department in formal rulemaking and adjudicatory proceedings held in connection with the administration of the Department's activities, and decide whether initial decisions of the administrative law judges shall be appeale… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.6 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.32 Chief Information Officer. | USDA | [85 FR 65512, Oct. 15, 2020, as amended at 88 FR 70580, Oct. 12, 2023] | (a) Delegations. The Chief Information Officer is responsible for executing the duties enumerated in Public Law 104-106 for agency Chief Information Officers, and additional specified duties, as follows: (1) Report directly to the Secretary of Agriculture regarding information technology matters. (2) Oversee all information technology and information resource management activities relating to the programs and operations of the Department and component agencies. This oversight includes approving information technology investments, monitoring and evaluating the performance of those investments and information resource management activities, approval of all architectures and components thereto and determining whether to continue, modify, or terminate an information technology program or project. (3) Provide advice and other assistance to the Secretary and other senior management personnel to ensure that information technology acquired and managed for the Department consistent with chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code (Coordination of Federal Information Policy). (4) Develop, implement, and maintain a sound and integrated Departmentwide information technology architecture. (5) Promote the effective and efficient design and operation of all major information resources management processes for the Department, including improvements to work processes of the Department. (6) Approve the acquisition or procurement of information technology resources by, or on behalf of, any Department agency or office. (7) Collaborate with Department procurement personnel with respect to information technology acquisition strategy and policy. (8) Function as the Major Information Technology Systems Executive in USDA to integrate and unify the management process for the Department's major information technology system acquisitions and to monitor implementation of the policies and practices set forth in Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-109, Major Systems Acquisitions, for information technology. This inclu… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.7 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.33 Inspector General. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 72 FR 36859, July 6, 2007] | (a) The following delegations of authority are made by the Secretary of Agriculture to the Inspector General: (1) Advise the Secretary and General officers in the planning, development, and execution of Department policies and programs. (2) At the request of the Director, Homeland Security Staff (Director), determine the availability of law enforcement personnel of the Office of Inspector General to assist the Director in providing for the personal security for the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary. (3) Serve as liaison official for the Department for all audits of USDA performed by the General Accounting Office. (4) In addition to the above delegations of authority, the Inspector General, under the general supervision of the Secretary, has specific duties, responsibilities, and authorities pursuant to the Inspector General Act of 1978, Pub. L. No. 95-452, 5 U.S.C. App. (b) The following authority is reserved to the Secretary of Agriculture: Approving the implementation in the Office of Inspector General of administrative policies or procedures that contravene standard USDA administrative policies as promulgated by the Assistant Secretary for Administration. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.8 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.34 Director, National Appeals Division. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 68 FR 27442, May 20, 2003; 79 FR 44112, July 30, 2014] | The Director, National Appeals Division, under the general supervision of the Secretary or Deputy Secretary, has specific duties, responsibilities, and authorities pursuant to subtitle H of the Department of Agriculture Reorganization Act of 1994, Public Law 103-354 (7 U.S.C. 6991 et seq. ), including: (a) Deciding appeals from adverse decisions, made by an officer or employee of an agency of the Department designated by the Secretary, that are adverse to participants. The term “agency” shall include the following and any predecessor agency: the Farm Service Agency; the Commodity Credit Corporation (with respect to domestic programs); the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation; the Rural Housing Service; the Rural Business-Cooperative Service; the Natural Resources Conservation Service; and a State, county, or area committee established under section 8(b)(5) of the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act (16 U.S.C. 590h(b)(5)); and (b) The authority to appoint such hearing officers and other employees as are necessary for the administration of the activities of the Division. (c) Prepare a report each year on the number of requests for equitable relief and the disposition of such requests for inclusion in the report of the Secretary to Congress on equitable relief requests made to the Department under farm and conservation programs (7 U.S.C. 7996(g)(2). | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.4.29.9 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | D | Subpart D—Delegations of Authority to Other General Officers and Agency Heads | § 2.35 Judicial Officer. | USDA | [68 FR 27443, May 20, 2003, as amended at 75 FR 43380, July 23, 2010] | (a) Pursuant to the Act of April 4, 1940, as amended (7 U.S.C. 450c-450g), and Reorganization Plan No. 2 of 1953 (5 U.S.C. app.), the Secretary of Agriculture makes the following delegations of authority to the Judicial Officer. The Judicial Officer is authorized to: (1) Act as final deciding officer in adjudicatory proceedings subject to 5 U.S.C. 556 and 557; (2) Act as final deciding officer in adjudicatory proceedings which are or may be subject to the “Rules of Practice Governing Formal Adjudicatory Proceedings Instituted by the Secretary Under Various Statutes” set forth in part 1, subpart H, of this title; (3) Act as final deciding officer in adjudicatory proceedings which are or may be subject to the “Rules of Practice Governing Cease and Desist Proceedings Under Section 2 of the Capper-Volstead Act” set forth in part 1, subpart I, of this title; (4) Act as final deciding officer in adjudicatory proceedings subject to the “Procedures Related to Administrative Hearings Under the Program Fraud Civil Remedies Act of 1986” set forth in part 1, subpart L, of this title; (5) Act as final deciding officer in adjudicatory proceedings subject to the “Rules of Practice Governing Adjudication of Sourcing Area Applications and Formal Review of Sourcing Areas Pursuant to the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 620, et seq. )” set forth in part 1, subpart M, of this title; (6) Act as final deciding officer in rate proceedings under the Packers and Stockyards Act, as amended and supplemented (7 U.S.C. 181-229); (7) Act as final deciding officer in reparation proceedings under statutes administered by the United States Department of Agriculture; (8) Act as final deciding officer in appeals under section 63 of the Plant Variety Protection Act (7 U.S.C. 2443), and in reexamination proceedings under section 91 of the Plant Variety Protection Act, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2501); (9) Act as final deciding officer in adjudicatory proceedings under section 359i of the Agricultural Adjus… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.6.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | F | Subpart F—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation | § 2.40 Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation. | USDA | [83 FR 22184, May 14, 2018] | Pursuant to § 2.16(a), subject to reservations in § 2.16(b), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made to the Deputy Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation: Provided, that this authority shall be exercised by the respective Deputy Under Secretary in the order in which he or she has taken office as a Deputy Under Secretary. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.6.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | F | Subpart F—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation | § 2.41 Chief Operating Officer, Farm Production and Conservation Business Center. | USDA | [83 FR 61312, Nov. 29, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 65514, Oct. 15, 2020; 89 FR 80075, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.16(a), subject to the reservations in § 2.16(b)(1), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation to the Chief Operating Officer, Farm Production and Conservation Programs Business Center: (1) Provide to the Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Risk Management Agency management support services including information technology, financial management, human resources, procurement, property management, and related business and administrative processes. (2) Administer responsibilities and functions assigned under the Defense Production Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq. ), and title VI of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5195 et seq. ), concerning agricultural production; food processing, storage, and distribution; distribution of farm equipment and fertilizer; rehabilitation and use of food, agricultural, and related agribusiness facilities; CCC resources; and farm credit and financial assistance. (3) Conduct fiscal, accounting and claims functions relating to CCC programs for which the Foreign Agricultural Service has been delegated authority under § 2.601 and, in conjunction with other agencies of the U.S. Government, develop and formulate agreements to reschedule amounts due from foreign countries. (4) Administer Section 15353(a) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Public Law 110-246 relating to information reporting for Commodity Credit Corporation transactions. (5) Coordinate and prevent duplication of aerial photographic work of the Department, including: (i) Clearing photography projects; (ii) Assigning symbols for new aerial photography, maintaining symbol records, and furnishing symbol books; (iii) Recording departmental aerial photography flow and coordinating the issuance of aerial photography status maps of latest coverage; (iv) Promoting interchange of technical information and techniques to develop lowe… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.6.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | F | Subpart F—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation | § 2.42 Administrator, Farm Service Agency. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 61 FR 25776, May 23, 1996; 61 FR 37552, July 18, 1996; 62 FR 1031, Jan. 8, 1997; 62 FR 19901, Apr. 24, 1997; 68 FR 27443, May 20, 2003; 69 FR 34254, June 21, 2004; 71 FR 35491, June 21, 2006; 71 FR 51421, Aug. 30, 2006; 74 FR 3406, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43380, July 23, 2010; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44112, July 30, 2014; 80 FR 58338, Sept. 29, 2015; 83 FR 22184, May 14, 2018; 83 FR 61313, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65514, Oct. 15, 2020; 87 FR 44269, July 26, 2022; 89 FR 80075, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.16(a)(1) and (2) and (a)(6) through (8), subject to the reservations in § 2.16(b)(1), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation to the Administrator, Farm Service Agency: (1) Formulate policies and administer programs authorized by the Agricultural Adjustment Act of 1938, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1282 et seq. ). (2) Formulate policies and administer programs authorized by the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1441 et seq. ), except the provisions of section 416(a)(1), (a)(2) and (b) of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended, unless specifically provided herein. (3)-(4) [Reserved] (5) Related to defense and emergency preparedness. (i) [Reserved] (ii) Administer functions delegated by the President to the Secretary under Executive Order 13603, “National Defense Resources Preparedness” (3 CFR, 2012 Comp., p. 225), and Executive Order 12742, “National Security Industrial Responsiveness” (3 CFR, 1991 Comp., p. 309), including administration of an Agriculture Priorities and Allocations System. (6) Administer the Emergency Conservation Program under the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978, as amended (16 U.S.C. 2201 et seq. ). (7) [Reserved] (8) Conduct assigned activities under the Strategic and Critical Materials Stockpiling Act, as amended (50 U.S.C. 98 et seq. ). (9) Supervise and direct Farm Service Agency State and county offices and designate functions to be performed by Farm Service Agency State and county committees. (10) Administer the Dairy Indemnity Program under the Act of August 13, 1968, as amended (7 U.S.C. 4551 et seq. ). (11) Administer procurement, processing, handling, distribution, disposition, transportation, payment, and related services with respect to surplus removal and supply operations which are carried out under section 210 of the Agricultural Act of 1956 (7 U.S.C. 1859), the Act of August 19, 1958, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1431 note), and section 709 of the Food and Agri… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.6.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | F | Subpart F—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation | § 2.43 Chief, Natural Resources and Conservation Service. | USDA | [83 FR 22185, May 14, 2018, as amended at 85 FR 65515, Oct. 15, 2020; 89 FR 80075, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.16(a)(3), subject to reservations in § 2.16(b) of this chapter, the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service: (1) Provide national leadership in the conservation, development and productive use of the Nation's soil, water, and related resources. Such leadership encompasses soil, water, plant, and wildlife conservation; small watershed protection and flood prevention; and resource conservation and development. Integrated in these programs are erosion control, sediment reduction, pollution abatement, land use planning, multiple use, improvement of water quality, and several surveying and monitoring activities related to environmental improvement. All are designed to assure: (i) Quality in the natural resource base for sustained use; (ii) Quality in the environment to provide attractive, convenient, and satisfying places to live, work, and play; and (iii) Quality in the standard of living based on community improvement and adequate income. (2) Provide national leadership in evaluating and coordinating land use policy, and administer the Farmland Protection Policy Act (7 U.S.C. 4201 et seq. ), including the Farms for the Future Program authorized by sections 1465-1470 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (7 U.S.C. 4201 note), except as otherwise delegated to the Administrator, Agricultural Research Service in § 2.65(a)(80) and the Director, National Institute of Food and Agriculture in § 2.66(a)(76). (3) Administer the basic program of soil and water conservation under Public Law 74-46, as amended, and related laws (16 U.S.C. 590a-f, q, q-1; 42 U.S.C. 3271-3274; 7 U.S.C. 2201), including: (i) Technical and financial assistance to land users in carrying out locally adapted soil and water conservation programs primarily through soil and water conservation districts in the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.6.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | F | Subpart F—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation | § 2.44 Administrator, Risk Management Agency and Manager, Federal Crop Insurance Corporation. | USDA | [62 FR 19901, Apr. 24, 1997, as amended at 74 FR 3407, Jan. 21, 2009; 79 FR 44113, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 22188, May 14, 2018; 85 FR 65516, Oct. 15, 2020; 89 FR 80075, Oct. 2, 2024] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.16(a)(4), subject to reservations in § 2.16(b)(3), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation to the Administrator, Risk Management Agency, and Manager Federal Crop Insurance Corporation: (1) Appoint such officers and employees as may be necessary for the transaction of the business of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation and the Risk Management Agency. (2) Conduct pilot programs involving revenue insurance, risk management savings accounts, or the use of futures markets to manage risk and support farm income. (3) Provide education in management of the financial risks inherent in the production and marketing of agricultural commodities. (4) Conduct a study and issue a report on the efficacy and accuracy of the application of pack factors regarding the measurement of farm-stored production for purposes of providing policies or plans of insurance under the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq. ). (5) Carry out functions relating to highly erodible land and wetland conservation under sections 1211-1213 and 1221-1223 of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3811-3813 and 3821-3823). (6) Prepare cropland reports as required by section 11014(c) of the Agricultural Act of 2013, Public Law 113-79. (7) Assist the Administrator, Economic Research Service with implementing section 10016 of the Agricultural Act of 2014 regarding locally or regionally produced agricultural food products (7 U.S.C. 2204h). (8) Administer the Federal Crop Insurance Act (7 U.S.C. 1501, et seq. ), except for sections 524(a)(1)(B), (a)(3), and (b) (7 U.S.C. 1524(a)(1)(B), (a)(3), (b)) and 531 (7 U.S.C. 1531). (9) Coordinate with the Administrator, Farm Service Agency, on the type and format of data received under the noninsured crop assistance program authorized by Sec. 196 of the Federal Agriculture Improvement and Reform Act of 1996 (Pub. L 104-127, as amended) (7 U.S.C. 7333). (10) Establish programs with a… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.7.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | G | Subpart G—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Rural Development | § 2.45 Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development. | USDA | [85 FR 65516, Oct. 15, 2020] | Pursuant to § 2.17(a), subject to reservations in § 2.17(b), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the following delegation of authority is made to the Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Rural Development. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.7.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | G | Subpart G—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Rural Development | § 2.46 Chief Operating Officer, Rural Development Business Center. | USDA | [83 FR 61313, Nov. 29, 2018] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.17(a), subject to the reservations in § 2.17(b), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Rural Development Assistant to the Secretary for Rural Development to the Chief Operating Officer, Rural Development Business Center: (1) Provide to the Rural Utilities Service, Rural Housing Service, and Rural Business-Cooperative Service management support services including information technology, financial management, human resources, procurement, property management, and related business and administrative processes. (2) With respect to land and facilities under the authority of the Under Secretary for Rural DevelopmentAssistant to the Secretary for Rural Development, exercise the functions delegated to the Secretary by Executive Order 12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193, under the following provisions of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 (“the Act”), as amended: (i) Sections 104(a), (b), and (c)(4) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 9604(a), (b), and (c)(4)), with respect to removal and remedial actions in the event of release or threatened release of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant into the environment; (ii) Sections 104(e)-(h) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 9604(e)-(h)), with respect to information gathering and access requests and orders; compliance with Federal health and safety standards and wage and labor standards applicable to covered work; and emergency procurement powers; (iii) Section 104(i)(11) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 9604(i)(11)), with respect to the reduction of exposure to significant risk to human health; (iv) Section 104(j) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 9604(j)), with respect to the acquisition of real property and interests in real property required to conduct a remedial action; (v) The first two sentences of section 105(d) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 9605(d)), with respect to petitions for preliminary assessment of a release or threatened release; (vi) Section 105(f) of the Act (42 U.S.C. 9605(f)), wit… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.7.29.3 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | G | Subpart G—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Rural Development | § 2.47 Administrator, Rural Utilities Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 66 FR 16593, Mar. 27, 2001; 68 FR 27443, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3407, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43380, July 23, 2010; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44113, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 22188, May 14, 2018; 83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65516, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to §§ 2.17(a)(14) and (a)(16) through (a)(20), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary for Rural Development, the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Rural Development to the Administrator, Rural Utilities Service: (1) Administer the Rural Electrification Act of 1936, as amended (7 U.S.C. 901, et seq. ): Provided, however, that the Administrator may utilize consultants and attorneys for the provision of legal services pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 918, with the concurrence of the General Counsel. (2) Administer the Rural Electrification Act of 1938 (7 U.S.C. 903 note). (3) The Administrator, Rural Utilities Service is designated to serve as the chief executive officer of the Rural Telephone Bank. (4) Administer the following sections of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921, et seq. ): (i) Section 306 (7 U.S.C. 1926), related to water and waste facilities. (ii) Section 306A (7 U.S.C. 1926a). (iii) Section 306B (7 U.S.C. 1926b). (iv) Section 306C (7 U.S.C. 1926c). (v) Section 306D (7 U.S.C. 1926d). (vii) Section 306E (7 U.S.C. 1926e). (vii) Sections 309 (7 U.S.C. 1929 and 309A (7 U.S.C. 1929a), relating to assets and programs related to watershed facilities, resource and conservation facilities, and water and waste facilities. (viii) Section 305 (7 U.S.C. 1926) relating to hazardous weather early warning systems. (ix) Section 310A (7 U.S.C. 1931), relating to watershed and resource conservation and development. (x) Section 310B(b) (7 U.S.C. 1932(b)). (xi)-(xii) [Reserved] (xiii) Administrative Provisions of subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act relating to Rural Utilities Service activities. (xiv) Section 379B (7 U.S.C. 2009;). (5) Administer section 8, and those functions with respect to repayment of obligations under section 4, of the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (16 U.S.C. 1006a, 1004) and administer the Resource Conservation and Development Prog… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.7.29.4 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | G | Subpart G—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Rural Development | § 2.48 Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 66 FR 33107, June 11, 2001; 68 FR 27444, May 20, 2003; 73 FR 3407, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43380, July 23, 2010; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44114, July 30, 2014; 83 FR 61314, Nov. 29, 2018; 85 FR 65516, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to §§ 2.17(a)(1), (a)(2), (a)(14), (a)(16) through (a)(19), and (a)(21), subject to reservations in § 2.17(b)(1), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary for Rural Development , the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Rural Development to the Administrator, Rural Business-Cooperative Service: (1) Administer the rural economic development loan and grant programs under the Rural Electrification Act (7 U.S.C. 940c and 950aa et seq. ). (2) Administer the following sections of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq. ): (i) Section 306(a)(11)(A) (7 U.S.C. 1926(a)(11)(A)), related grants for business technical assistance and planning; (ii) [Reserved] (iii) Sections 309 (7 U.S.C. 1929) and 309A (7 U.S.C. 1929a), relating to assets and programs related to rural development; (iv) Section 310B (7 U.S.C. 1932), relating to various Rural Development programs, except for subsection (b) of that section. (v) Section 310H (7 U.S.C. 1936b), relating to an intermediary relending program. (vi) Administrative Provisions of subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act relating to Rural Business-Cooperative Service activities; (vii) Section 378 (7 U.S.C., 2008m) relating to the National Rural Development Partnership; and (viii) Section 379E (7 U.S.C. 2008s) relating to the Rural Microentrepreneur Assistance Program. (ix) Section 379F (7 U.S.C. 2000t) relating to the Expansion of Employment Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities in Rural Areas Program. (x) Section 379G (7 U.S.C. 2008u) relating to Health Care Services. (xi) Section 382A et seq. (7 U.S.C. 2009aa et seq. ) relating to the Delta Regional Authority. (xii) Section 383A et seq. (7 U.S.C. 2009bb et seq. ) relating to the Northern Great Plains Regional Authority. (xiii) Section 384A et seq. (7 U.S.C. 2009cc et seq. ) relating to the Rural Business Investment program. (xiv) Section 385A et seq. (7 U.S.C. … | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.7.29.5 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | G | Subpart G—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Rural Development | § 2.49 Administrator, Rural Housing Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 66 FR 16593, Mar. 27, 2001; 68 FR 27444, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3408, Jan. 21, 2009; 75 FR 43380, July 23, 2010; 78 FR 40938, July 9, 2013; 79 FR 44114, July 30, 2014; 85 FR 65516, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to §§ 2.17(a)(14), (a)(16) through (a)(19) and (a)(22), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary for Rural Developmentt, the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Rural Development to the Administrator, Rural Housing Service: (1) Administer the following under the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act (7 U.S.C. 1921 et seq. ): (i) Section 306 (7 U.S.C. 1926) except subsection 306(a)(11) and except financing for water and waste disposal facilities; hazardous weather early warning systems; grazing facilities; irrigation and drainage facilities; rural electrification or telephone systems or facilities; and hydro-electric generating and related distribution systems and supplemental and supporting structures if they are eligible for Rural Utilities financing; (ii) Section 309A (7 U.S.C. 1929a), regarding assets and programs relating to community facilities; and (iii) Administrative Provisions of subtitle D of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act relating to Rural Housing Service activities; (iv) Section 379 (7 U.S.C. 2008n) relating to the Rural Telework program. (v) Section 379A (7 U.S.C. 2008o) relating to the Historic Barn Preservation program. (vi) Section 379C (7 U.S.C. 2008q) relating to the Farm Workers Training Grant program. (2) Administer title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et seq. ), except those functions pertaining to research. (3) [Reserved] (4) Administer the rural housing disaster program under sections 232, 234, and 253 of the Disaster Relief Act of 1970 (Pub. L. No. 91-606). (5) [Reserved] (6) Exercise all authority and discretion vested in the Secretary by section 510(d) of the Housing Act of 1949, as amended by section 1045 of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1988, Pub. L. No. 100-628 (42 U.S.C. 1480(d)), including the following: (i) Determine, with the concurrence of the General Counsel, which actions are to be referred to the Departmen… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.8.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | H | Subpart H—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Food Safety | § 2.51 Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety. | USDA | [80 FR 58338, Sept. 29, 2015] | Pursuant to § 2.18, and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made by the Under Secretary for Food Safety to the Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Food Safety: Provided, that this authority shall be exercised first by a career Deputy Under Secretary in the order in which he or she has taken office as Deputy Under Secretary, and second by a non-career Deputy Under Secretary in the order in which he or she has taken office as Deputy Under Secretary. | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.8.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | H | Subpart H—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Food Safety | § 2.53 Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 68 FR 27444, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3408, Jan. 21, 2009] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.18, the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Food Safety to the Administrator, Food Safety and Inspection Service: (1) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1621-1627), relating to voluntary inspection of poultry and edible products thereof; voluntary inspection and certification of technical animal fat; certified products for dogs, cats and other carnivora; voluntary inspection of rabbits and edible products thereof; and voluntary inspection and certification of edible meat and other products. (2) Exercise the functions of the Secretary of Agriculture contained in the following legislation: (i) Poultry Products Inspection Act, as amended (21 U.S.C. 451-470, 472); (ii) Federal Meat Inspection Act, as amended, and related legislation, excluding so much of section 18 as pertains to issuance of certificates of condition of live animals intended and offered for export (21 U.S.C. 601-613, 615-624, 641-645, 661, 671-680, 683, 691-692, 694-695); (iii) Egg Products Inspection Act, except for the shell egg surveillance program, voluntary laboratory analyses of egg products, and the voluntary egg grading program (21 U.S.C. 1031-1056); (iv) Talmadge-Aiken Act (7 U.S.C. 450) with respect to cooperation with States in administration of the Federal Meat Inspection Act and the Poultry Products Inspection Act; (v) Humane Slaughter Act (7 U.S.C. 1901-1906); and (vi) Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (50 U.S.C. App. 2061 et seq. ), and title VI of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 5195 et seq. ), relating to wholesomeness of meat and poultry and products thereof and inspection of egg and egg products. (3) With respect to land and facilities under his or her authority, exercise the functions delegated to the Secretary by Executive Order 12580, 3 CFR, 1987 Comp., p. 193, under the following provisions of the Com… | |||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.9.29.1 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | I | Subpart I—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services | § 2.55 Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. | USDA | Pursuant to § 2.19(a), subject to reservations in § 2.19(b), and subject to policy guidance and direction by the Under Secretary, the following delegation of authority is made by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services to the Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services, to be exercised only during the absence or unavailability of the Under Secretary: Perform all the duties and exercise all the powers which are now or which may hereafter be delegated to the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services. | ||||||
| 7:7:1.1.1.1.5.9.29.2 | 7 | Agriculture | 2 | PART 2—DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY BY THE SECRETARY OF AGRICULTURE AND GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE DEPARTMENT | I | Subpart I—Delegations of Authority by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services | § 2.57 Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service. | USDA | [60 FR 56393, Nov. 8, 1995, as amended at 63 FR 35787, July 1, 1998; 68 FR 27444, May 20, 2003; 74 FR 3408, Jan. 21, 2009; 79 FR 44114, July 30, 2014; 85 FR 65516, Oct. 15, 2020] | (a) Delegations. Pursuant to § 2.19(a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(5), subject to reservations in § 2.91(b), the following delegations of authority are made by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services to the Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service: (1) Administer the following legislation: (i) The Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, as amended (7 U.S.C. 2011-2036), except for section 25, regarding assistance for community food projects. (ii) Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1751-1769i), except procurement of agricultural commodities and other foods under section 6 thereof. (iii) Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1771-1790). (iv) Sections 933-939 of the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act Amendments of 1991 (7 U.S.C. 5930 note). (v) Section 301 of the Healthy Meals for Healthy Americans Act of 1994 (Pub. L. 103-448). (vi) Section 4402 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3007). (vii) Section 4403 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (7 U.S.C. 3171 note). (viii) Section 4404 of the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2 U.S.C. 1161). (ix) Section 4142 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246). (x) Section 4301 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 1758a). (xi) Section 4305 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (42 U.S.C. 1755a). (xii) Section 4307 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-246). (xiii) Section 4208 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 2026a). (xiv) Section 12614 of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (7 U.S.C. 6925). (2) Administer those functions relating to the distribution and donation of agricultural commodities and products thereof under the following legislation: (i) Clause (3) of section 416(a) of the Agricultural Act of 1949, as amended (7 U.S.C. 1431(a)), except the estimate and announcement of the types and varieties of food commodities, and th… |
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