[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 7, Volume 1] [Revised as of January 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 7CFR3.36] [Page 270] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE PART 3_DEBT MANAGEMENT--Table of Contents Subpart B_Debt Collection Sec. 3.36 Use of collection agencies. USDA agencies should use collection agencies at any time accounts become delinquent. Agencies must refer all accounts 6 months or more delinquent unless other collection actions are being pursued or referral is prohibited by statute. [55 FR 38663, Sept. 20, 1990]