OALJ/OJO Statutes Administered

Short Name

Acronym

U.S. Code

C.F.R.

Agency[1]

Purpose of Act[2]

Administrative Wage Garnishment

Salary Offset Act

AWG

SOA

31 U.S.C. § 3720D

5 U.S.C. § 5514

7 C.F.R. §§ 3.40–3.47; 3.50–3.53; 3.60–3.62; 3.70–3.87 

31 C.F.R. § 285.11

5 C.F.R. §§ 550.1104, 550.1107 

7 C.F.R. §§ 1951.101–1951.111

RD; AMS (formerly GIPSA)

FSA

To allow federal agencies to collect money from debtor’s disposable income via administrative wage garnishment in order to satisfy delinquent nontax debt owed to government.

To provide for the use of salary, retirement, and IRS refunds to offset and to satisfy certain valid and past due debts owed the government.

Agricultural Commodities Promotion Act

ACPA

7 U.S.C. §§ 7411 et seq.

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. pts. 1200 et seq.

AMS

To provide for the maintenance and expansion of existing and new markets, both domestic and foreign, through USDA development, financing, and carrying out effective generic commodity promotion, research, informational programs that are individually evaluated for effectiveness.

Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946

AMA

7 U.S.C. §§ 1621–1633

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151 

Rules of Practice Governing Withdrawal of Inspection and Grading Services:

7 C.F.R. pt. 50 

Adjudicatory Proceedings Relating to the Denial or Withdrawal of Inspection, Certification, or Grading Service:

9 C.F.R. §§ 350.1–350.8

9 C.F.R. §§ 362.1–362.5

AMS

To provide for: (1) continuous research to improve the marketing, handling, storage, processing, transportation, and distribution of agricultural products; (2) cooperation among Federal and State agencies, producers, industry organizations, and others in the development and effectuation of research and marketing programs to improve the distribution processes; and (3) an integrated administration of all laws enacted by Congress to aid the distribution of agricultural products through research, market aids and services, and regulatory activities.

Marketing Agreements and Orders for Research and Promotion

Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act

Debarment of Inspection & Grading Services

Beef Promotion & Research Act

Cotton Research & Promotion Act

Egg Research & Consumer Information Act

Floral Research & Consumer Information Act

Fluid Milk Promotion Act

Fresh Cut Flowers & Fresh Cut Greens Promotion & Consumer Information Act

Hass Avocado Promotion, Research, & Information Act

Honey Research, Promotion, & Consumer Information Act

Lime Research, Promotion, & Consumer Information Act

Mushroom Promotion, Research, & Consumer Information Act

Pecan Promotion & Research Act

Pork Promotion, Research, & Consumer Information Act

Potato Research & Promotion Act

Sheep Promotion, Research, & Information Act

Soybean Promotion, Research, & Consumer Information Act

Watermelon Research & Promotion Act

Wheat & Wheat Foods Research & Nutrition Education Act

AMAA

I & G

BPRA

CRPA

ERCIA

FRCIA

FMPA

FCFGPCIA

HAPRIA

HRPCIA

LRPCIA

MPRCIA

PPRA

PPRCIA

PRPA

SPRIA

SPRCIA

WRPA

WFRNEA

7 U.S.C. §§ 601, 602, 608a–608e, 610, 612, 614, 624, 627, 671–674

7 U.S.C. § 1622(h)

7 U.S.C. §§ 2901–2911

7 U.S.C. §§ 2101–2122

7 U.S.C. §§ 2701–2718

7 U.S.C. §§   4301–4319

7 U.S.C. §§ 6401–6417

7 U.S.C. §§ 6801–6814

7 U.S.C. §§ 7801–7813

7 U.S.C. §§ 4601–4613

7 U.S.C. §§ 6201–6212

7 U.S.C. §§ 6101–6112

7 U.S.C. §§ 6001–6013

7 U.S.C. §§ 4801–4819

7 U.S.C. §§ 2611–2627

7 U.S.C. §§ 7101–7111

7 U.S.C. §§ 6301–6311

7 U.S.C. §§ 4901–4916

7 U.S.C. §§ 3401–3417

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130 1.151

Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.1–900.18 

Supplemental Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Amend Federal Milk Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.20–900.33

Supplemental Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Amend Fruit, Vegetable, and Nut Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.36–900.43

Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings on Petitions to Modify or to Be Exempted from Marketing Orders:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.50–900.71

Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders, Generally:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.1–900.33; 900.50–900.71; 900.200–900.211

Fruits, Vegetables, and Nuts:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.36–.43; 900.80–900.83; 900.400–900.407;

7 C.F.R. pts. 905–999

Milk:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.20–900.33; 900.100 –900.118; 900.300–900.357; 7 C.F.R. pts. 1000–1199

Petition for Exclusion from a Marketing Order:

7 C.F.R. §§ 900.50–900.71

Regulatory:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1200.50–1200.52; 7 C.F.R. §§ 900.52(c)(2)–900.71

Beef:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1260

Blueberry:

7 C.F.R. pt. 121

Christmas Tree:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1214 

Cotton:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1205

Eggs:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1250

Fluid Milk:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1160.101 et seq.

Hass Avocado:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1219

Honey:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1212 

Lamb:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1280

Mango:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1206

Miscellaneous Commodities:

7 C.F.R. pts. 1200–1299

Mushroom:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1209 

Paper and Paper-Based Packaging

7 C.F.R. pt. 1222 

Peanut:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1216 

Popcorn:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1215 

Pork:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1230 

Potato:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1207 

Processed Raspberry:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1208

Softwood Lumber:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1217 

Sorghum:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1221

Soybeans:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1220 

Watermelon:

7 C.F.R. pt. 1210

AMS

To provide orderly and stable market conditions in a specific list of agriculture produce/products procedure for the development, financing, and carrying out an effective and continuous coordinated program of research and promotion designed to strengthen each commodity’s competitive position, and maintain and expand domestic and foreign markets and uses by the entering into marketing agreements or marketing orders between the USDA, producers, and handlers regarding price, grades, and quality.

Animal Health

Animal Health Protection Act

Virus-Serum-Toxin Act

National Veterinarian Accreditation Program

AHPA

VSTA

VA

7 U.S.C. §§ 8301–8322

21 U.S.C. §§ 151–159

7 U.S.C. § 8309

Traceability of Livestock Moving Interstate:

9 C.F.R. pts. 71, 77, 78, 86 

Livestock and Poultry Disease Eradication:

9 C.F.R. pts. 49–56

Transportation of Animals:

9 C.F.R. pts. 70–89

Exportation and Importation of Animals and Animal Products:

9 C.F.R. pts. 91–99 

Viruses, Serums, Toxins, and Analogous Products:

9 C.F.R. pts. 101–124 

Veterinary Accreditation:

9 C.F.R. pts. 160–162

VA Supplemental Rules of Practice:

9 C.F.R. §§ 162.10–162.13

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

Supplemental Rules of Practice:

9 C.F.R. § 49.10

APHIS

To prevent, detect, and eradicate disease and pests of animals to protect animal health, the health and welfare of the people of the United States, economic interests of livestock and related industries, and interstate and foreign commerce.

To prevent the sale, exchange, shipment, delivery, or use of worthless, contaminated, dangerous, or harmful virus, serum, toxin, or analogous product intended for use in the treatment of domestic animals, unless otherwise authorized. USDA operates in partnership with DHS and FDA.

To create a Veterinary Accreditation Program pursuant to the Animal Health Protection Act to carry out regulations intended to prevent, detect, control, and eradicate diseases and pests of animals.

Animal Welfare Act

AWA

7 U.S.C. §§ 2131–2159

Supplemental Rules of Practice:

9 C.F.R. §§ 4.10–4.11

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice: 7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

APHIS

To ensure that animals intended for use in research facilities, for exhibition purposes, or for use as pets as provided humane care and treatment; to assure the humane treatment of animals during transportation in commerce; and to protect the owners of animals from theft of their animals by preventing the sale or use of stolen animals.

Capper-Volstead Act

CVA

7 U.S.C. §§ 291, 292

Rules of Practice Governing Cease and Desist Proceedings Under Section 2 of the Capper-Volstead Act:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.160–1.175

AMS

To allow producers of agricultural products to form associations, corporate or otherwise, to collectively process, prepare for market, handle, and market products without violating antitrust laws provided statutory conditions are met.

Commercial Transportation of Equines for Slaughter Act

CTESA

7 U.S.C. §§ 1901–1907

9 C.F.R. pts. 70, 88

APHIS/VS

To prevent needless suffering by use of humane methods in the slaughter of livestock, provide safer and better working conditions for persons engaged in the slaughtering industry, and improve products and economy.

Cotton Standards Act

CSA

7 U.S.C. §§ 51–65

7 C.F.R. §§ 28.1–28.961

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

AMS

To provide for the classification of cotton and development of cotton standards materials necessary for cotton classification.

Food Safety

Egg Products Inspection Act

Federal Meat Inspection Act

Poultry Products Inspection Act

EPIA

FMIA

PPIA

21 U.S.C. §§ 1031–1056

21 U.S.C. §§ 601–694

21 U.S.C. §§ 451–472

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

Eggs:

9 C.F.R. §§ 590.1–590.970

Meat:

9 C.F.R. §§ 412.1–412.500

Poultry:

9 C.F.R. pt. 381 

FSIS

To protect consumers by ensuring that eggs and egg products are wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged, and that eggs and egg products that do not meet regulatory standards do not compete unfairly with eggs and egg products that do meet regulatory standards.

To protect consumers by ensuring that meat and meat products are wholesome, not adulterated, and properly labeled and packaged, and that meat and meat products that do not meet regulatory standards do not compete unfairly with meat and meat products that do meet regulatory standards.

To provide for the inspection of poultry and poultry products and otherwise regulate the processing and distribution of such articles to prevent the movement or sale in interstate or foreign commerce of, or the burdening of such commerce by, poultry products that are adulterated or misbranded.

Endangered Species Act

ESA

16 U.S.C. §§ 1531–1544

Regulatory

7 C.F.R. pt. 355

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

Supplemental Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. § 380.10

APHIS

To conserve the ecosystems on which endangered and threatened species depend; provide a program for the conservation of endangered and threatened species; and take appropriate steps to achieve the purposes of international treaties. USDA is responsible for enforcement of the ESA as it pertains to the importation, exportation, or re-exportation of terrestrial plans.

Equal Access to Justice Act

EAJA

5 U.S.C. § 504

Procedures Relating to Awards Under EAJA in Proceedings Before the Department:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.180–1.203

N/A

To provide prevailing party with reimbursement of attorney’s fees in an action against the U.S. unless the government can show that its underlying litigation was substantially justified.

Equal Credit Opportunity Act

ECOA

15 U.S.C. §§ 1691 et seq.

Adjudications Under Section 741:

7 C.F.R. §§ 15f.1–15f.29

FSA; RD

The regulations provide the rights of complainants and the procedures for the processing of certain nonemployment related complaints alleging discrimination by USDA that were filed with USDA prior to July 1, 1997.

Federal Crop Insurance Act

FCIA

7 U.S.C. §§ 1501–1524

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

7 C.F.R. §§ 400.451–400.458

FSA; RMA; FCIC

To promote the national welfare by improving the economic stability of agriculture through a system of crop insurance and providing the means for the research and experience helpful in devising and establishing such insurance.

Federal Land Policy & Management Act

FLPMA

43 U.S.C. §§ 1761–1772

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

FS

To provide for grant, issue, or renewal of right of way with regard to public lands. USDA’s authority is with respect to lands within the National Forest System (not including lands designated as wilderness).

Federal Lands Sourcing Applications

Forest Resources Conservation & Shortage Relief Act

FRCSRA

16 U.S.C. §§ 620–620j

Sourcing Area Application Procedures:

36 C.F.R. §§ 223.159–223.203

Rules of Practice Governing Adjudication of Sourcing Area Applications and Formal Review of Sourcing Areas:

 7 C.F.R. §§ 1.410–1.429

FS

To promote the conservation of forest resources in conjunction with State and Federal resources management plans, and other actions or decisions, affecting the use of forest resources;

take action essential for the acquisition and distribution of forest resources or products in short supply in the western United States; ensure sufficient supplies of certain forest resources or products which are essential to the United States; continue and refine the existing Federal policy of restricting the export of unprocessed timber harvested from Federal lands in the western United States; and effect measures aimed at meeting these objectives in conformity with the obligations of the United States under the WTO Agreement and the multilateral trade agreements.

Federal Seed Act

FSA

7 U.S.C. §§ 1551–1611

7 C.F.R. pts. 201 et seq.

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice: 7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

AMS

To regulate the interstate shipment of agricultural and vegetable seeds, and ensure that seeds are properly labeled with information that allows seed buyers to make informed choices.

FERC Hydropower Licenses

(Federal Power Act)

FPA

16 U.S.C. § 797(e)

Conditions in FERC Hydropower Licenses:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.601–1.674

FS

To authorize the hearing of disputed issues of material fact as they apply to USDA conditions on hydropower licenses issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Food & Nutrition Act

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

FNA

(formerly FSA)

SNAP

(formerly Food Stamp Program or “FSP”)

7 U.S.C. §§ 2011–2036c

7 C.F.R. pts. 271–285

Adjudicative Rules of Procedures for Appeals of Quality Control Claims:

7 C.F.R. pt. 283

FNS

To alleviate hunger and malnutrition through a supplemental nutrition assistance program which will permit low-income households to obtain a more nutritious diet through normal channels of trade by increasing food purchasing power for all eligible households who apply for participation.

Grain Standards Act

GSA

7 U.S.C. §§ 71–87k

7 C.F.R. pts. 800–810

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

AMS

To promote the marketing of grain of high quality to both domestic and foreign buyers and ensure that U.S. standards for grain: define uniform and accepted descriptive terms to facilitate trade in grain; provide information to aid in determining grain storability; offer users of such standards the best possible information from which to determine end-product yield and quality of grain; provide the framework necessary for markets to establish grain quality improvement incentives; reflect the economic value-based characteristics in the end uses of grain; and accommodate scientific advances in testing and new knowledge concerning factors related to, or highly correlated with, the end use performance of grain.

Horse Protection Act

HPA

15 U.S.C. §§ 1821 –1831

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151 

9 C.F.R. pts. 11–12 

Supplemental Rules of Practice:

9 C.F.R. § 12.10

APHIS

To prevent and eliminate the cruel and inhumane soring of horses.

Lacey Act Amendments of 1981

LA

16 U.S.C. §§ 3373(a) and (b)

7 C.F.R. § 380.10

APHIS

To prevent trafficking in “illegal” wildlife, fish, and plants.

Marketing & Agricultural Products Act (Inspection & Grading)

I & G

7 U.S.C. §§ 1621 et seq.

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

AMS

To provide for (1) continuous research to improve the marketing, handling, storage, processing, transportation, and distribution of agricultural products; (2) cooperation among Federal and State agencies, producers, industry organizations, and others in the development and effectuation of research and marketing programs to improve the distribution processes; (3) an integrated administration of all laws enacted by Congress to aid the distribution of agricultural products through research, market aids and services, and regulatory activities, to the end that marketing methods and facilities may be improved, that distribution costs may be reduced and the price spread between the producer and consumer may be narrowed, that dietary and nutritional standards may be improved, that new and wider markets for American agricultural products may be developed, both in the United States and in other countries, with a view to making it possible for the full production of American farms to be disposed of usefully, economically, profitably, and in an orderly manner.

National Organic Program

Organic Foods Production Act

NOP

OFPA

7 U.S.C. §§ 6501 et seq.

7 C.F.R. pt. 205

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

AMS

To (1) establish national standards governing the marketing of certain agricultural products as organically produced products; (2) assure consumers that organically produced products meet a consistent standard; and (3) facilitate interstate commerce in fresh and processed food that is organically produced.

Packers & Stockyards Act

P&S / PS

7 U.S.C. §§ 181 et seq.

Rules of Practice Governing Proceedings Under the Packers and Stockyards Act:

9 C.F.R. §§ 202.1–202.123

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

AMS

(formerly GIPSA)

To encourage fair business practices and competitive environments to market livestock, meat, and poultry.

Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act

PACA

7 U.S.C. §§ 499a-499r

7 C.F.R. pt. 46

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

Rules of Practice Under PACA: 7 C.F.R. §§ 47.1–47.5, 47.46–47.49

AMS

To enforce fair business practices for those dealing in fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables (primarily delivery and payment)

Plant Protection Act

PPA

7 U.S.C. §§ 7701 et seq.

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

Supplemental Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. § 380.10

APHIS

To protect the agriculture, environment, and economy of the United States through the detection, control, eradication, suppression, prevention, or retardation of the spread of plant pests or noxious weeds.

Plant Variety Protection Act

PVPA

7 U.S.C. §§ 2321 et seq.

7 C.F.R. §§ 97.1–97.900 

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

AMS

To provide intellectual property protection to breeders of new varieties of seeds and tubers.

Sugar Marketing Allotment

SMA

(found in Agricultural Act of 2014 or “2014 Farm Bill”)

7 U.S.C.A. §§ 1359 et seq.

Procedures for Appeals:

 7 C.F.R. § 1435.319

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

FSA

To provide sugar marketing allotments via the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) as a part of the Sugar Program which helps maintain a minimum price for sugar domestically and imported.

Swine Health Protection Act

SHPA

7 U.S.C. §§ 3801–3813

9 C.F.R. pt. 166

Adjudicatory Rules of Practice:

7 C.F.R. §§ 1.130–1.151

APHIS

To regulate food waste and garbage fed to swine to prevent and eradicate the spread of infectious disease.