7 U.S.C. § 519a — Regulations

Page 448 TITLE 7—AGRICULTURE § 519a 1 See References in Text note below. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section applicable to the 2005 and subsequent crops of tobacco, see section 643 of Pub. L. 108–357, set out as a note under section 518 of this title. § 519a. Regulations (a) In general The Secretary may promulgate such regula- tions as are necessary to implement this title 1 and the amendments made by this title.1 (b) Procedure The promulgation of the regulations and ad- ministration of this title 1 and the amendments made by this title 1 shall be made without regard to— (1) the notice and comment provisions of section 553 of title 5; (2) the Statement of Policy of the Secretary of Agriculture effective July 24, 1971 (36 Fed. Reg. 13804), relating to notices of proposed rulemaking and public participation in rule- making; and (3) chapter 35 of title 44 (commonly known as the ‘‘Paperwork Reduction Act’’). (c) Congressional review of agency rulemaking In carrying out this section, the Secretary shall use the authority provided under section 808 of title 5. (Pub. L. 108–357, title VI, § 642, Oct. 22, 2004, 118 Stat. 1535.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This title, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), means title VI of Pub. L. 108–357, which enacted this chapter, amended sections 609, 1282, 1301, 1303, 1314h, 1361, 1371, 1373, 1375, 1378, 1379, 1428, 1433c–1, and 1441 of this title and section 714c of Title 15, Commerce and Trade, re- pealed sections 511r, 515 to 515k, 625, 1311 to 1314, 1314–1, 1314b, 1314b–1, 1314b–2, 1314c to 1314j, 1315, 1316, 1445, 1445–1, and 1445–2 of this title, enacted provisions set out as notes under sections 515 and 518 of this title, and repealed provisions set out as a note under section 1314c of this title. For complete classification of title VI to the Code, see Short Title note set out under sec- tion 518 of this title and Tables. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE Section applicable to the 2005 and subsequent crops of tobacco, see section 643 of Pub. L. 108–357, set out as a note under section 518 of this title. CHAPTER 22—AGRICULTURAL MARKETING §§ 521 to 535. Omitted or Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Sections, act June 15, 1929, ch. 24, §§ 1–15, 46 Stat. 11, as amended, were omitted or transferred as set forth below. Section 521, which related to declaration of policy, ef- fective merchandising of agricultural commodities, speculation, cooperative marketing, surpluses and ad- ministration of the chapter, was transferred to section 1141 of Title 12, Banks and Banking. Section 522, which related to appointment, compensa- tion, qualifications, term of office, and expenses of Governor of Farm Credit Administration, was trans- ferred to section 1141a of Title 12, and was repealed by act Aug. 6, 1953, ch. 335, § 19, 67 Stat. 400. See section 2244 et seq. of Title 12. Section 523, which related to designation of agricul- tural commodities and establishment of advisory com- modity committees, was omitted. Section 524, which related to general powers of Farm Credit Administration, was transferred to section 1141b of Title 12, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–334. Section 525, which related to special powers of Ad- ministration, was transferred to section 1141c of Title 12, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–334. Section 526, which related to authorization of a re- volving fund, was transferred to section 1141d of Title 12, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–334. Section 527, which related to loans to cooperative as- sociations, was transferred to section 1141e of Title 12, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–334. Section 528, which related to miscellaneous loan pro- visions, was transferred to section 1141f of Title 12, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–334. Section 529, which provided for recognition, upon ap- plication of advisory commodity committee, of sta- bilization corporations for commodities, and prescribed functions and operations in connection therewith, was transferred to section 1141g of Title 12, and was subse- quently omitted from the Code as obsolete. Section 530, which related to clearing house associa- tions, was omitted. Section 531, which related to insurance against loss through price decline, was omitted. Section 532, which related to appropriation for ad- ministrative expenses, was omitted. Section 533, which related to avoidance of duplica- tion, cooperation with other governmental establish- ments, obtaining information and data, cooperation with States, Territories, and agencies or subdivisions thereof, indication of research problems, and transfer of offices and functions, etc. was transferred to section 1141h of Title 12. Section 534, which related to examination of books and accounts, was transferred to section 1141i of Title 12, and was subsequently repealed by Pub. L. 115–334. Section 535, which related to miscellaneous provi- sions, was transferred to section 1141j of Title 12. CHAPTER 23—FOREIGN AGRICULTURAL SERVICE §§ 541 to 545. Repealed. Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 957, title XI, § 1131(56), 60 Stat. 1039 Sections 541 to 545, act June 5, 1930, ch. 399, 46 Stat. 497–499, related to Foreign Agricultural Service. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries EFFECTIVE DATE OF REPEAL Repeal effective three months following Aug. 13, 1946, see section 1141 of act Aug. 13, 1946, ch. 957, title XI, 60 Stat. 1040. CHAPTER 24—PERISHABLE AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES §§ 551 to 568. Transferred Editorial Notes CODIFICATION Sections 551 to 568 of this title, which were comprised of act June 10, 1930, ch. 436, §§ 1–18, 46 Stat. 531, as amended, known as the Perishable Agricultural Com-