Part 1 — Administrative Regulations
Current through Jul 29, 2026
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, unless otherwise noted.
Sections
- § 1.1 General provisions.
- § 1.2 Public reading rooms.
- § 1.3 Requirements for making a records request.
- § 1.4 Requirements for responding to records requests.
- § 1.5 Responses to records requests.
- § 1.6 Timing of responses to perfected records requests.
- § 1.7 Records responsive to records requests.
- § 1.8 Requirements for processing records requests seeking business information.
- § 1.9 Administrative appeals.
- § 1.10 Authentication under Departmental Seal and certification of records.
- § 1.11 Preservation of records.
- § 1.12 Fees and fee schedule.
- Appendix A to Subpart A of Part 1—Fee Schedule
- § 1.26 Representation before the Department of Agriculture.
- § 1.27 Rulemaking and other notice procedures.
- § 1.28 Petitions.
- § 1.29 Subpoenas relating to investigations under statutes administered by the Secretary of Agriculture.
- § 1.41 Service of process.
- § 1.51 Claims based on negligence, wrongful act or omission.
- § 1.71 Purpose.
- § 1.72 Policy.
- § 1.73 Responsibility.
- § 1.74 Basis for special working relationships.
- § 1.75 General stipulations.
- § 1.76 Department cooperation.
- § 1.77 Assignment of priorities.
- § 1.78 Development of special working relationships.
- § 1.79 Credits.
- § 1.110 Purpose and scope.
- § 1.111 Definitions.
- § 1.112 Procedures for requests pertaining to individual records in a record system.
- § 1.113 Times, places, and requirements for identification of individuals making requests.
- § 1.114 Disclosure of requested information to individuals.
- § 1.115 Special procedures: Medical records.
- § 1.116 Request for correction or amendment to record.
- § 1.117 Agency review of request for correction or amendment of record.
- § 1.118 Appeal of initial adverse agency determination on correction or amendment.
- § 1.119 Disclosure of record to person other than the individual to whom it pertains.
- § 1.120 Fees.
- § 1.121 Penalties.
- § 1.122 General exemptions.
- § 1.123 Specific exemptions.
- § 1.130 Meaning of words.
- § 1.131 Scope and applicability of this subpart.
- § 1.132 Definitions.
- § 1.133 Institution of proceedings.
- § 1.134 Docket number.
- § 1.135 Contents of complaint or petition for review.
- § 1.136 Answer.
- § 1.137 Amendment of complaint, petition for review, or answer; joinder of related matters.
- § 1.138 Consent decision.
- § 1.139 Procedure upon failure to file an answer or admission of facts.
- § 1.140 Conferences and procedure.
- § 1.141 Procedure for hearing.
- § 1.142 Post-hearing procedure.
- § 1.143 Motions and requests.
- § 1.144 Judges.
- § 1.145 Appeal to Judicial Officer.
- § 1.146 Petitions for reopening hearing; for rehearing or reargument of proceeding; or for reconsideration of the decision of the Judicial Officer.
- § 1.147 Filing; service; extensions of time; and computation of time.
- § 1.148 Depositions.
- § 1.149 Subpoenas. 3
- § 1.150 Fees of witnesses.
- § 1.151 Ex parte communications.
- § 1.160 Scope and applicability of rules in this part.
- § 1.161 Definitions.
- § 1.162 Institution of proceedings.
- § 1.163 The complaint.
- § 1.164 Answer.
- § 1.165 Amendments.
- § 1.166 Consent order.
- § 1.167 Conference.
- § 1.168 Procedure for hearing.
- § 1.169 Post-hearing procedure and decision.
- § 1.170 Appeal to the Judicial Officer.
- § 1.171 Intervention.
- § 1.172 Motions and requests.
- § 1.173 Judges.
- § 1.174 Filing; service; extensions of time; and computation of time.
- § 1.175 Procedure following entry of cease and desist order.
- § 1.180 Definitions.
- § 1.181 Purpose of these rules.
- § 1.182 When EAJA applies.
- § 1.183 Proceedings covered.
- § 1.184 Eligibility of applicants.
- § 1.185 Standards for awards.
- § 1.186 Allowable fees and expenses.
- § 1.187 Rulemaking on maximum rates for attorney fees.
- § 1.188 Awards against other agencies.
- § 1.189 Delegations of authority.
- § 1.190 Contents of application.
- § 1.191 Net worth exhibit.
- § 1.192 Documentation of fees and expenses.
- § 1.193 Time for filing application.
- § 1.194 Filing and service of documents.
- § 1.195 Answer to application.
- § 1.196 Reply.
- § 1.197 Comments by other parties.
- § 1.198 Settlement.
- § 1.199 Further proceedings.
- § 1.200 Decision.
- § 1.201 Department review.
- § 1.202 Judicial review.
- § 1.203 Payment of award.
- § 1.210 What does this subpart cover?
- § 1.211 Definitions that apply to this subpart.
- § 1.212 What is the Department's policy on providing official information or testimony relating to official information in response to a demand?
- § 1.213 How can I obtain official information or testimony relating to official information in response to my demand?
- § 1.214 What information must I include with my demand?
- § 1.215 How soon before I need the official information or testimony relating to official information should I submit my demand?
- § 1.216 If I serve a subpoena, must I also submit information in accordance with § 1.214?
- § 1.217 Where must I send my demand?
- § 1.218 How much will I be charged?
- § 1.219 How will the Department process my demand?
- § 1.220 The Department's considerations in deciding whether to grant or deny a demand.
- § 1.221 In responding to my demand, what conditions or restrictions may the Department impose on the production of official information or testimony relating to official information?
- § 1.222 Delegation authority for deciding whether to grant or deny a demand.
- § 1.223 What must I, as an employee, do upon receiving a demand?
- § 1.224 What must I, as an employee, do upon becoming aware that a court or other authority has ordered compliance with a demand?
- § 1.301 Basis, purpose and scope.
- § 1.302 Definitions.
- § 1.303 Basis for civil penalties and assessments.
- § 1.304 Investigation.
- § 1.305 Review by the reviewing official.
- § 1.306 Prerequisites for issuing a complaint.
- § 1.307 Complaint.
- § 1.308 Service of complaint and notice of hearing.
- § 1.309 Answer and request for hearing.
- § 1.310 Default upon failure to file an answer.
- § 1.311 Referral of complaint and answer to the ALJ.
- § 1.312 Procedure where respondent does not request a hearing.
- § 1.313 Procedure where respondent requests a hearing; notice of hearing.
- § 1.314 Parties to the hearing.
- § 1.315 Separation of functions.
- § 1.316 Ex parte contacts.
- § 1.317 Disqualification of reviewing official or ALJ.
- § 1.318 Rights of parties.
- § 1.319 Authority of the ALJ.
- § 1.320 Prehearing conferences.
- § 1.321 Disclosure of documents.
- § 1.322 Discovery.
- § 1.323 Subpoenas for attendance at hearing.
- § 1.324 Fees.
- § 1.325 Form, filing and service of papers.
- § 1.326 Computation of time.
- § 1.327 Motions.
- § 1.328 Sanctions.
- § 1.329 The hearing and burden of proof.
- § 1.330 Location of hearing.
- § 1.331 Witnesses.
- § 1.332 Evidence.
- § 1.333 The record.
- § 1.334 Post-hearing briefs.
- § 1.335 Determining the amount of penalties and assessments.
- § 1.336 Initial decision of the ALJ.
- § 1.337 Reconsideration of initial decision.
- § 1.338 Appeal to the judicial officer.
- § 1.339 Stays ordered by the Department of Justice.
- § 1.340 Stay pending appeal.
- § 1.341 Judicial review.
- § 1.342 Collection of civil penalties and assessments.
- § 1.343 Right to administrative offset.
- § 1.344 Deposit to Treasury of the United States.
- § 1.345 Settlement.
- § 1.346 Limitation.
- § 1.410 Meaning of words.
- § 1.411 Definitions.
- § 1.412 Institution of proceedings.
- § 1.413 Submission of a sourcing area application.
- § 1.414 Docket number.
- § 1.415 Notification of proceedings.
- § 1.416 Comment period.
- § 1.417 Review period.
- § 1.418 Procedure upon no request for hearing.
- § 1.419 Amendment of a sourcing area application.
- § 1.420 Consent recommendation.
- § 1.421 Prehearing conferences and procedures.
- § 1.422 Conduct of the hearing.
- § 1.423 Post-hearing procedure.
- § 1.424 Motions and requests.
- § 1.425 Judges.
- § 1.426 Appeal to Judicial Officer.
- § 1.427 Filing; identification of parties of record; service; and computation of time.
- § 1.428 Depositions.
- § 1.429 Ex parte communications.
- § 1.501 Policy on employee indemnification.
- § 1.601 What is the purpose of this subpart, and to what license proceedings does it apply?
- § 1.602 What terms are used in this subpart?
- § 1.603 How are time periods computed?
- § 1.604 What deadlines apply to the trial-type hearing and alternatives processes?
- § 1.610 Who may represent a party, and what requirements apply to a representative?
- § 1.611 What are the form and content requirements for documents under this subpart?
- § 1.612 Where and how must documents be filed?
- § 1.613 What are the requirements for service of documents?
- § 1.620 What supporting information must the Forest Service provide with its preliminary conditions?
- § 1.621 How do I request a hearing?
- § 1.622 How do I file a notice of intervention and response?
- § 1.623 Will hearing requests be consolidated?
- § 1.624 Can a hearing process be stayed to allow for settlement discussions?
- § 1.625 How will the Forest Service respond to any hearing requests?
- § 1.626 What will the Forest Service do with any hearing requests?
- § 1.627 What regulations apply to a case referred for a hearing?
- § 1.630 What will OALJ do with a case referral?
- § 1.631 What are the powers of the ALJ?
- § 1.632 What happens if the ALJ becomes unavailable?
- § 1.633 Under what circumstances may the ALJ be disqualified?
- § 1.634 What is the law governing ex parte communications?
- § 1.635 What are the requirements for motions?
- § 1.640 What are the requirements for prehearing conferences?
- § 1.641 How may parties obtain discovery of information needed for the case?
- § 1.642 When must a party supplement or amend information it has previously provided?
- § 1.643 What are the requirements for written interrogatories?
- § 1.644 What are the requirements for depositions?
- § 1.645 What are the requirements for requests for documents or tangible things or entry on land?
- § 1.646 What sanctions may the ALJ impose for failure to comply with discovery?
- § 1.647 What are the requirements for subpoenas and witness fees?
- § 1.650 When and where will the hearing be held?
- § 1.651 What are the parties' rights during the hearing?
- § 1.652 What are the requirements for presenting testimony?
- § 1.653 How may a party use a deposition in the hearing?
- § 1.654 What are the requirements for exhibits, official notice, and stipulations?
- § 1.655 What evidence is admissible at the hearing?
- § 1.656 What are the requirements for transcription of the hearing?
- § 1.657 Who has the burden of persuasion, and what standard of proof applies?
- § 1.658 When will the hearing record close?
- § 1.659 What are the requirements for post-hearing briefs?
- § 1.660 What are the requirements for the ALJ's decision?
- § 1.670 How must documents be filed and served under this subpart?
- § 1.671 How do I propose an alternative?
- § 1.672 May I file a revised proposed alternative?
- § 1.673 When will the Forest Service file its modified condition?
- § 1.674 How will the Forest Service analyze a proposed alternative and formulate its modified condition?
- § 1.675 Has OMB approved the information collection provisions of this subpart?
- § 1.800 Words in the singular form.
- § 1.801 Scope and applicability of this subpart.
- § 1.802 Definitions.
- § 1.803 Institution of proceedings.
- § 1.804 Notification by interested persons.
- § 1.805 Docket number.
- § 1.806 Judge.
- § 1.807 Direct testimony submitted as written documents.
- § 1.808 Motions and requests.
- § 1.809 Conduct of the hearing.
- § 1.810 Oral and written arguments.
- § 1.811 Certification of the transcript.
- § 1.812 Copies of the transcript.
- § 1.813 Administrator's recommended decision.
- § 1.814 Submission to Secretary.
- § 1.815 Decision by the Secretary.
- § 1.816 Filing, extension of time, effective date of filing, and computation of time.
- § 1.817 Ex parte communications.
- § 1.818 Additional documents to be filed with hearing clerk.
- § 1.819 Hearing before Secretary.
- § 1.900 Authority.
- § 1.901 Definitions.
- § 1.902 Eligibility for payments by the Department of Agriculture.
- § 1.903 Consultation with other agencies.