[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 7, Volume 8] [Revised as of January 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 7CFR900.1] [Page 1-6] TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE CHAPTER IX--AGRICULTURAL MARKETING SERVICE (Marketing Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 900_GENERAL REGULATIONS--Table of Contents Subpart_Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Proceedings To Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders Sec. 900.1 Words in the singular form. [[Page 1]] (This book contains parts 900 to 999) -------------------------------------------------------------------- SUBTITLE B--Regulations of the Department of Agriculture (Continued) Part chapter ix--Agricultural Marketing Service (Marketing Agreements and Orders; Fruits, Vegetables, Nuts), Department of Agriculture................................. 900 [[Page 3]] -------------------------------------------------------------------- Part Page 900 General regulations......................... 5 905 Oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, and tangelos grown in Florida............... 41 906 Oranges and grapefruit grown in Lower Rio Grande Valley in Texas.................. 63 915 Avocados grown in south Florida............. 80 916 Nectarines grown in California.............. 97 917 Fresh pears and peaches grown in California. 117 920 Kiwifruit grown in California............... 143 922 Apricots grown in designated counties in Washington.............................. 157 923 Sweet cherries grown in designated counties in Washington........................... 169 924 Fresh prunes grown in designated counties in Washington and in Umatilla County, Oregon.................................. 181 925 Grapes grown in a designated area of southeastern California................. 193 927 Winter pears grown in Oregon and Washington. 205 928 Papayas grown in Hawaii..................... 221 929 Cranberries grown in States of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, Washington, and Long Island in the State of New York 235 930 Tart cherries grown in the States of Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wisconsin. 258 931 Fresh Bartlett pears grown in Oregon and Washington.............................. 284 932 Olives grown in California.................. 295 944 Fruits; import regulations.................. 324 [[Page 4]] 945 Irish potatoes grown in certain designated counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon.................................. 338 946 Irish potatoes grown in Washington.......... 354 947 Irish potatoes grown in Modoc and Siskiyou Counties, Calif., and in all counties in Oregon, except Malheur County........... 370 948 Irish potatoes grown in Colorado............ 387 953 Irish potatoes grown in Southeastern States. 406 955 Vidalia onions grown in Georgia............. 417 956 Sweet onions grown in the Walla Walla Valley of southeast Washington and northeast Oregon.................................. 427 958 Onions grown in certain designated counties in Idaho, and Malheur County, Oregon.... 441 959 Onions grown in South Texas................. 456 966 Tomatoes grown in Florida................... 471 979 Melons grown in South Texas................. 490 980 Vegetables; import regulations.............. 506 981 Almonds grown in California................. 514 982 Hazelnuts grown in Oregon and Washington.... 538 983 Pistachios grown in California.............. 558 984 Walnuts grown in California................. 576 985 Marketing order regulating the handling of spearmint oil produced in the Far West.. 593 987 Domestic dates produced or packed in Riverside County, California............ 606 989 Raisins produced from grapes grown in California.............................. 631 993 Dried prunes produced in California......... 696 996 Minimum quality and handling standards for domestic and imported peanuts marketed in the United States.................... 736 999 Specialty crops; import regulations......... 746 [[Page 5]] Subpart_Rules of Practice and Procedure Governing Proceedings To Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders Sec. 900.1 Words in the singular form. 900.2 Definitions. 900.3 Proposals. 900.4 Institution of proceeding. 900.5 Docket number. 900.6 Judges. 900.7 Motions and requests. 900.8 Conduct of the hearing. 900.9 Oral and written arguments. 900.10 Certification of the transcript. 900.11 Copies of the transcript. 900.12 Administrator's recommended decision. 900.13 Submission to Secretary. 900.13a Decision by Secretary. 900.14 Execution and issuance of marketing agreements and marketing orders. 900.15 Filing; extensions of time; effective date of filing; and computation of time. 900.16 Ex parte communications. 900.17 Additional documents to be filed with hearing clerk. 900.18 Hearing before Secretary. Subpart_Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings on Petitions To Modify or To Be Exempted From Marketing Orders 900.50 Words in the singular form. 900.51 Definitions. 900.52 Institution of proceeding. 900.52a Answer to petition. 900.52b Amended pleadings. 900.53 Withdrawal of petition. 900.54 Docket number. 900.55 Judges. 900.56 Consolidated hearings. 900.57 Intervention. 900.58 Prehearing conferences. 900.59 Motions and requests. 900.60 Oral hearings before judge. 900.61 Depositions. 900.62 Subpenas. 900.63 Fees and mileage. 900.64 The Judge's decision. 900.65 Appeals to Secretary: Transmittal of record. 900.66 Consideration of appeal by the Secretary and issuance of final order. 900.68 Petitions for reopening hearings; for rehearings or rearguments of proceedings; or for reconsideration of orders. 900.69 Filing; service; extensions of time; effective date of filing; and computation of time. 900.70 Applications for interim relief. 900.71 Hearing before Secretary. Subpart_Supplemental Rules of Practice for Marketing Orders, Marketing Agreements, and Requirements Issued Pursuant to 7 U.S.C. 608b(b) and 7 U.S.C. 608e Covering Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts 900.80 Words in the singular form. 900.81 Definitions. 900.82 Stipulation procedures. Subpart_Procedure Governing Meetings To Arbitrate and Mediate Disputes Relating to Sales of Milk or Its Products 900.100 Words in the singular form. 900.101 Definitions. 900.102 Filing of applications for mediation or arbitration. 900.103 Application for mediation. 900.104 Inquiry by the Administrator. 900.105 Notification. 900.106 Assignment of mediator. 900.107 Meetings. 900.108 Mediator's report. 900.109 Mediation agreement. 900.110 Application for arbitration. 900.111 Inquiry by the Administrator. 900.112 Notification. 900.113 Submission. 900.114 Designation of arbitrator. 900.115 Hearing. 900.116 Award. 900.117 Approval of award. 900.118 Costs. Subpart_Miscellaneous Regulations 900.200 Definitions. 900.201 Investigation and disposition of alleged violations. 900.210 Disclosures of information. 900.211 Penalties. Subpart_Procedure for Conduct of Referenda To Determine Producer Approval of Milk Marketing Orders To Be Made Effective Pursuant to Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as Amended 900.300 General. 900.301 Definitions. 900.302 Associations eligible to vote. 900.303 Conduct of referendum. 900.304 Who may vote. 900.305 Duties of referendum agent. 900.306 Notice of the referendum. 900.307 Time for voting. 900.308 Tabulation of ballots. 900.309 Confidential information. 900.310 Supplementary instructions. [[Page 6]] 900.311 Submittals or requests. Subpart_Procedure for Determining the Qualification of Cooperative Milk Marketing Associations 900.350 General statement. 900.351 Applications for qualification. 900.352 Confidential information. 900.353 Qualification standards. 900.354 Inspection and investigation. 900.355 Annual reporting. 900.356 Listing of qualified associations. 900.357 Denial of application; suspension or revocation of determination of qualification. Subpart_Procedure for the Conduct of Referenda in Connection With Marketing Orders for Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts Pursuant to the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937, as Amended 900.400 General. 900.401 Definitions. 900.402 Voting. 900.403 Instructions. 900.404 Subagents. 900.405 Ballots. 900.406 Referendum report. 900.407 Confidential information. Subpart_Public Information Availability of Program Information, Staff Manuals and Instructions, and Related Material 900.500 General. 900.501 Public inspection and copying. 900.502 Indexes. 900.503 Request for records. 900.504 Appeals. Subpart_Information Collection 900.600 General. 900.601 OMB control numbers assigned pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act. Source: 25 FR 5907, June 28, 1960, unless otherwise noted. Authority: 7 U.S.C. 610. Words in this subpart in the singular form shall be deemed to import the plural, and vice versa, as the case may demand.