Formal adjudicatory proceedings for administrative/enforcement proceedings instituted by the Secretary relating to a wide range of matters, including: agricultural marketing orders; promotion and research programs for agricultural products; food safety inspections; grain standards and inspections; veterinarian accreditation; regulation of biologic agents and toxins that pose a threat to animal or plant health; organic food certification; animal welfare programs; claims/debt collection; and, enforcement of nondiscrimination by recipients of federal financial assistance.
Proceedings are initiated by the filing of a complaint by the agency. Applicable procedures are primarily found in 7 CFR Part 1, Subpart H, though supplemental rules of practice also apply to certain types of cases.
| Level | Name of Office | Sub-Agency/Bureau/Division: | Are administrative appeals permitted from final decisions at this stage? |
|---|---|---|---|
Hearing Level | Departmental Management | Yes (Some Types of Cases) | |
Appeal Level 1 | Departmental Management | No |
