Scheme: 
USDCINSP0012
Case Type Number: 
1
Statute (Common Name): 
Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946
Program Area: 
Other
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
7 USC 1621 et seq.
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
50 CFR Part 260
Filed By: 
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type: 
This case type deals with a very specific type of debarment: The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) provides necessary inspection services for fish, shellfish, and fishery products to the industry pursuant to the 1946 Agricultural Act. On a finding of certain violations (listed in 50 CFR 260.93(a)), a facility normally inspected by NMFS can be suspended and subsequently debarred from using the services of NMFS inspection, essentially preventing the facility from operating legally. NOTE: There is no separate suspension proceeding because the Director (or Assistant Administrator) of NMFS has the authority to suspend an entity without a hearing in the time leading up to the actual hearing on the issue of debarment. Suspension is not an action taken separately under this particular regulation.
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency: 
Debarment
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified