Scheme: 
USDAOALJ0001
Case Type Number: 
20
Statute (Common Name): 
Pecan Promotion and Research Act of 1990 (PPRA)
Program Area: 
Agriculture
Legal Authorities (Statute/Exec. Order): 
7 U.S.C. 6001 - 6013
Regulatory Authorities (CFR): 
7 CFR 1.130 - 1.151; 7 CFR pt. 1200, subpt. B
Filed By: 
Private Party/Individual
Federal Agency
Brief Description of Case Type: 
Proceedings providing formal public hearing on marketing orders proposed by any organization certified under PPRA, an interested person affected by PPRA , or the Secretary. The PPRA authorizes establishment of orderly procedures for development, financing (through assessments) of coordinated program of promotion, education and related research. Additionally, affected parties may also petition for modification/exemption from existing orders based on allegations that an order "is not in accordance with law." Lastly, section 6009 of the PPRA authorizes the Secretary to impose civil penalties against violators or to issue cease and desist order.
Relief Available in Actions Filed By Private Parties: 
Approval of Request/Application (General)
Waiver/Exemption/Relief from Regulatory Requirement
Relief Available in Actions Filed by Agency: 
Cease and Desist Order
Civil (Monetary) Penalty
Other Agency Enforcement Action (General)
Verified by Agency: 
Not verified