Title 7

Volume 3 CHAPTER I SUBCHAP E

Subchapter E - Commodity Laboratory Testing Programs

7:3.1.1.3.18PART 91
PART 91 [Reserved]
7:3.1.1.3.19PART 91
PART 91 - SERVICES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
7:3.1.1.3.19.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Administration
7:3.1.1.3.19.1.289.1SECTION 91.1
     91.1 General.
7:3.1.1.3.19.1.289.2SECTION 91.2
     91.2 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.19.1.289.3SECTION 91.3
     91.3 Authority.
7:3.1.1.3.19.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - General Services
7:3.1.1.3.19.2.289.1SECTION 91.4
     91.4 Kinds of services.
7:3.1.1.3.19.2.289.2SECTION 91.5
     91.5 Where services are offered.
7:3.1.1.3.19.2.289.3SECTION 91.6
     91.6 Availability of services.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Application for Services
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.1SECTION 91.7
     91.7 Nondiscrimination.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.2SECTION 91.8
     91.8 Who may apply.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.3SECTION 91.9
     91.9 How to make an application.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.4SECTION 91.10
     91.10 Information required in connection with an application.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.5SECTION 91.11
     91.11 Filing of an application.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.6SECTION 91.12
     91.12 Record of filing time and laboratory tests.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.7SECTION 91.13
     91.13 When an application may be rejected.
7:3.1.1.3.19.3.289.8SECTION 91.14
     91.14 When an application may be withdrawn.
7:3.1.1.3.19.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Laboratory Service
7:3.1.1.3.19.4.289.1SECTION 91.15
     91.15 Basis of a laboratory service.
7:3.1.1.3.19.4.289.2SECTION 91.16
     91.16 Order of a laboratory service.
7:3.1.1.3.19.4.289.3SECTION 91.17
     91.17 Postponing a laboratory service.
7:3.1.1.3.19.4.289.4SECTION 91.18
     91.18 Financial interest of a scientist.
7:3.1.1.3.19.5SUBPART E
Subpart E - Samples
7:3.1.1.3.19.5.289.1SECTION 91.19
     91.19 General requirements of suitable samples.
7:3.1.1.3.19.5.289.2SECTION 91.20
     91.20 Shipping.
7:3.1.1.3.19.5.289.3SECTION 91.21
     91.21 Protecting samples.
7:3.1.1.3.19.5.289.4SECTION 91.22
     91.22 Disposition of analyzed sample.
7:3.1.1.3.19.6SUBPART F
Subpart F - Method Manuals
7:3.1.1.3.19.6.289.1SECTION 91.23
     91.23 Analytical methods.
7:3.1.1.3.19.7SUBPART G
Subpart G - Reporting
7:3.1.1.3.19.7.289.1SECTION 91.24
     91.24 Reports of test results.
7:3.1.1.3.19.7.289.2SECTION 91.25
     91.25 Certificate requirements.
7:3.1.1.3.19.7.289.3SECTION 91.26
     91.26 Issuance of certificates.
7:3.1.1.3.19.7.289.4SECTION 91.27
     91.27 Corrections to certificates prior to issuance.
7:3.1.1.3.19.7.289.5SECTION 91.28
     91.28 Issuance of corrected certificates or amendments for analysis reports.
7:3.1.1.3.19.7.289.6SECTION 91.29
     91.29 Issuance of duplicate certificates or reissuance of an analysis report.
7:3.1.1.3.19.7.289.7SECTION 91.30
     91.30 Maintenance and retention of copies of certificates or analysis reports.
7:3.1.1.3.19.8SUBPART H
Subpart H - Appeal of Laboratory Services
7:3.1.1.3.19.8.289.1SECTION 91.31
     91.31 When an appeal of a laboratory service may be requested.
7:3.1.1.3.19.8.289.2SECTION 91.32
     91.32 Where to file for an appeal of a laboratory service and information required.
7:3.1.1.3.19.8.289.3SECTION 91.33
     91.33 When an application for an appeal of a laboratory service may be withdrawn.
7:3.1.1.3.19.8.289.4SECTION 91.34
     91.34 When an appeal of a laboratory service may be refused.
7:3.1.1.3.19.8.289.5SECTION 91.35
     91.35 Who shall perform an appealed laboratory service.
7:3.1.1.3.19.8.289.6SECTION 91.36
     91.36 Appeal laboratory certificate.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9SUBPART I
Subpart I - Fees and Charges
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.1SECTION 91.37
     91.37 Standard hourly fee rate for laboratory testing, analysis, and other services.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.2SECTION 91.38
     91.38 Additional fees for appeal of analysis.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.3SECTION 91.39
     91.39 Premium hourly fee rates for overtime and legal holiday service.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.4SECTION 91.40
     91.40 Fees for courier service and facsimile of the analysis report.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.5SECTION 91.41
     91.41 Charges for demonstrations and courses of instruction.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.6SECTION 91.42
     91.42 Billing.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.7SECTION 91.43
     91.43 Payment of fees and charges.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.8SECTION 91.44
     91.44 Charges on overdue accounts and issuance of delinquency notices.
7:3.1.1.3.19.9.289.9SECTION 91.45
     91.45 Charges for laboratory services on a contract basis.
7:3.1.1.3.19.10SUBPART J
Subpart J - Designation of Approved Symbols for Identification of Commodities Officially Tested By AMS
7:3.1.1.3.19.10.289.1SECTION 91.100
     91.100 Scope.
7:3.1.1.3.19.10.289.2SECTION 91.101
     91.101 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.19.10.289.3SECTION 91.102
     91.102 Form of official identification symbols.
7:3.1.1.3.20PART 93
PART 93 - PROCESSED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
7:3.1.1.3.20.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Citrus Juices and Certain Citrus Products
7:3.1.1.3.20.1.289.1SECTION 93.1
     93.1 General.
7:3.1.1.3.20.1.289.2SECTION 93.2
     93.2 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.20.1.289.3SECTION 93.3
     93.3 Analyses available and location of laboratory.
7:3.1.1.3.20.1.289.4SECTION 93.4
     93.4 Analytical methods.
7:3.1.1.3.20.1.289.5SECTION 93.5
     93.5 Fees for citrus product analyses set by cooperative agreement.
7:3.1.1.3.20.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Corn and Other Oilseeds
7:3.1.1.3.20.2.289.1SECTION 93.10
     93.10 General.
7:3.1.1.3.20.2.289.2SECTION 93.11
     93.11 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.20.2.289.3SECTION 93.12
     93.12 Analyses available and locations of laboratories.
7:3.1.1.3.20.2.289.4SECTION 93.13
     93.13 Analytical methods.
7:3.1.1.3.20.2.289.5SECTION 93.14
     93.14 Fees for aflatoxin analysis and fees for testing of other mycotoxins.
7:3.1.1.3.20.2.289.6SECTION 93.15
     93.15 Fees for analytical testing of oilseeds.
7:3.1.1.3.21PART 94
PART 94 - POULTRY AND EGG PRODUCTS
7:3.1.1.3.21.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - Mandatory Analyses of Egg Products
7:3.1.1.3.21.1.289.1SECTION 94.1
     94.1 General.
7:3.1.1.3.21.1.289.2SECTION 94.2
     94.2 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.21.1.289.3SECTION 94.3
     94.3 Analyses performed and locations of laboratories.
7:3.1.1.3.21.1.289.4SECTION 94.4
     94.4 Analytical methods.
7:3.1.1.3.21.1.289.5SECTION 94.5
     94.5 Charges for laboratory service.
7:3.1.1.3.21.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - Voluntary Analyses of Egg Products
7:3.1.1.3.21.2.289.1SECTION 94.100
     94.100 General.
7:3.1.1.3.21.2.289.2SECTION 94.101
     94.101 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.21.2.289.3SECTION 94.102
     94.102 Analyses available.
7:3.1.1.3.21.2.289.4SECTION 94.103
     94.103 Analytical methods.
7:3.1.1.3.21.2.289.5SECTION 94.104
     94.104 Fees and charges.
7:3.1.1.3.21.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - Salmonella Laboratory Recognition Program
7:3.1.1.3.21.3.289.1SECTION 94.200
     94.200 [Reserved]
7:3.1.1.3.21.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Processed Poultry Products
7:3.1.1.3.21.4.289.1SECTION 94.300
     94.300 General.
7:3.1.1.3.21.4.289.2SECTION 94.301
     94.301 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.21.4.289.3SECTION 94.302
     94.302 Analyses available and locations of laboratories.
7:3.1.1.3.21.4.289.4SECTION 94.303
     94.303 Analytical methods.
7:3.1.1.3.21.4.289.5SECTION 94.304
     94.304 Fees and charges.
7:3.1.1.3.22PART 95-96
PARTS 95-96 [RESERVED]
7:3.1.1.3.23PART 97
PART 97 - PLANT VARIETY AND PROTECTION
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.289SUBJGRP 289
  Scope
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.289.1SECTION 97.1
     97.1 General.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.290SUBJGRP 290
  Definitions
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.290.2SECTION 97.2
     97.2 Meaning of words.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.291SUBJGRP 291
  Administration
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.291.3SECTION 97.3
     97.3 Plant Variety Protection Board.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292SUBJGRP 292
  The Application
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.4SECTION 97.5
     97.5 General requirements.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.5SECTION 97.6
     97.6 Application for certificate.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.6SECTION 97.7
     97.7 Deposit of Voucher Specimen.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.7SECTION 97.8
     97.8 Specimen requirements.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.8SECTION 97.9
     97.9 Drawings and photographs.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.9SECTION 97.10
     97.10 Parts of an application to be filed together.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.10SECTION 97.11
     97.11 Application accepted and filed when received.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.11SECTION 97.12
     97.12 Number and filing date of an application.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.12SECTION 97.13
     97.13 When the owner is deceased or legally incapacitated.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.13SECTION 97.14
     97.14 Joint applicants.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.14SECTION 97.15
     97.15 Assigned varieties and certificates.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.15SECTION 97.16
     97.16 Amendment by applicant.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.16SECTION 97.17
     97.17 Papers of completed application to be retained.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.17SECTION 97.18
     97.18 Applications handled in confidence.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.18SECTION 97.19
     97.19 Publication of pending applications.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.19SECTION 97.20
     97.20 Abandonment for failure to respond within the time limit.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.20SECTION 97.21
     97.21 Extension of time for a reply.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.21SECTION 97.22
     97.22 Revival of an application abandoned for failure to reply.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.22SECTION 97.23
     97.23 Voluntary withdrawal and abandonment of an application.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.292.23SECTION 97.24
     97.24 Assignee.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293SUBJGRP 293
  Examinations, Allowances, and Denials
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.24SECTION 97.100
     97.100 Examination of applications.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.25SECTION 97.101
     97.101 Notice of allowance.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.26SECTION 97.102
     97.102 Amendments after allowance.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.27SECTION 97.103
     97.103 Issuance of a certificate.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.28SECTION 97.104
     97.104 Application or certificate abandoned.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.29SECTION 97.105
     97.105 Denial of an application.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.30SECTION 97.106
     97.106 Reply by applicant; request for reconsideration.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.31SECTION 97.107
     97.107 Reconsideration and final action.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.293.32SECTION 97.108
     97.108 Amendments after final action.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.294SUBJGRP 294
  Correction of Errors in Certificate
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.294.33SECTION 97.120
     97.120 Corrected certificate - office mistake.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.294.34SECTION 97.121
     97.121 Corrected certificate - applicant's mistake.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.295SUBJGRP 295
  Reissuance of Certificate
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.295.35SECTION 97.122
     97.122 Certified seed only election.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.296SUBJGRP 296
  Assignments and Recording
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.296.36SECTION 97.130
     97.130 Recording of assignments.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.296.37SECTION 97.131
     97.131 Conditional assignments.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.296.38SECTION 97.132
     97.132 Assignment records open to public inspection.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.297SUBJGRP 297
  Marking or Labeling Provisions
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.297.39SECTION 97.140
     97.140 After filing.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.297.40SECTION 97.141
     97.141 After issuance.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.297.41SECTION 97.142
     97.142 For testing or increase.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.297.42SECTION 97.143
     97.143 Certified seed only.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.297.43SECTION 97.144
     97.144 Additional marking or labeling.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298SUBJGRP 298
  Attorneys and Agents
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.44SECTION 97.150
     97.150 Right to be represented.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.45SECTION 97.151
     97.151 Authorization.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.46SECTION 97.152
     97.152 Revocation of authorization; withdrawal.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.47SECTION 97.153
     97.153 Persons recognized.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.48SECTION 97.154
     97.154 Government employees.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.49SECTION 97.155
     97.155 Signatures.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.50SECTION 97.156
     97.156 Addresses.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.298.51SECTION 97.157
     97.157 Professional conduct.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.299SUBJGRP 299
  Fees and Charges
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.299.52SECTION 97.175
     97.175 Fees and charges.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.299.53SECTION 97.176
     97.176 Fees payable in advance.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.299.54SECTION 97.177
     97.177 Method of payment.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.299.55SECTION 97.178
     97.178 Refunds.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.299.56SECTION 97.179
     97.179 Copies and certified copies.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.300SUBJGRP 300
  Availability of Office Records
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.300.57SECTION 97.190
     97.190 When open records are available.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.301SUBJGRP 301
  Protest Proceedings
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.301.58SECTION 97.200
     97.200 Protests to the grant of a certificate.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.301.59SECTION 97.201
     97.201 Protest proceedings.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.302SUBJGRP 302
  Appeal to the Secretary
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.302.60SECTION 97.300
     97.300 Petition to the Secretary.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.302.61SECTION 97.301
     97.301 Commissioner's answer.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.302.62SECTION 97.302
     97.302 Decision by the Secretary.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.302.63SECTION 97.303
     97.303 Action following the decision.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.303SUBJGRP 303
  General Procedures in Priority, Protest, or Appeal Proceedings
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.303.64SECTION 97.400
     97.400 Extensions of time.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.303.65SECTION 97.401
     97.401 Miscellaneous provisions.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.303.66SECTION 97.402
     97.402 Service of papers.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.303.67SECTION 97.403
     97.403 Manner of service.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.304SUBJGRP 304
  Review of Decisions by Court
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.304.68SECTION 97.500
     97.500 Appeal to U.S. Courts.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.305SUBJGRP 305
  Cease and Desist Proceedings
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.305.69SECTION 97.600
     97.600 Administrative provisions.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.306SUBJGRP 306
  Public Use Declaration
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.306.70SECTION 97.700
     97.700 Public interest in wide usage.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.307SUBJGRP 307
  Publication
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.307.71SECTION 97.800
     97.800 Publication of public variety descriptions.
7:3.1.1.3.23.0.307.72SECTION 97.900
     97.900 Form of official identification symbol.
7:3.1.1.3.24PART 98
PART 98 - MEALS, READY-TO-EAT (MREs), MEATS, AND MEAT PRODUCTS
7:3.1.1.3.24.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - MREs, Meats, and Related Meat Food Products
7:3.1.1.3.24.1.308.1SECTION 98.1
     98.1 General.
7:3.1.1.3.24.1.308.2SECTION 98.2
     98.2 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.24.1.308.3SECTION 98.3
     98.3 Analyses performed and locations of laboratories.
7:3.1.1.3.24.1.308.4SECTION 98.4
     98.4 Analytical methods.
7:3.1.1.3.24.1.308.5SECTION 98.5
     98.5 Fees and charges.
7:3.1.1.3.24.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - USDA Certification of Laboratories for the Testing of Trichinae in Horsemeat
7:3.1.1.3.24.2.308.1SECTION 98.100
     98.100 General.
7:3.1.1.3.24.2.308.2SECTION 98.101
     98.101 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.24.2.308.3SECTION 98.102-98.600
     98.102-98.600 [Reserved]
7:3.1.1.3.25PART 99-109
PARTS 99-109 [RESERVED]
7:3.1.1.3.26PART 110
PART 110 - RECORDKEEPING ON RESTRICTED USE PESTICIDES BY CERTIFIED APPLICATORS; SURVEYS AND REPORTS
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.1SECTION 110.1
     110.1 Scope.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.2SECTION 110.2
     110.2 Definitions.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.3SECTION 110.3
     110.3 Records, retention, and access to records.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.4SECTION 110.4
     110.4 Demonstration of compliance.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.5SECTION 110.5
     110.5 Availability of records to facilitate medical treatment.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.6SECTION 110.6
     110.6 Federal cooperation with States.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.7SECTION 110.7
     110.7 Penalties.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.8SECTION 110.8
     110.8 Administrative procedures.
7:3.1.1.3.26.0.308.9SECTION 110.9
     110.9 Miscellaneous.
7:3.1.1.3.27PART 111-159
PARTS 111-159 [RESERVED]