§ 789.31 General procedures.

(a) When USDA plans to execute its allocations authority to address a supply problem within its resource jurisdiction, USDA will develop a plan that includes the following information: (1) A copy of the written determination made in accordance with section 202 of Executive Order 13603, that the program or programs that would be supported by the allocations action are necessary or appropriate to promote the national defense; (2) A detailed description of the situation to include any unusual events or circumstances that have created the requirement for an allocations action; (3) A statement of the specific objective(s) of the allocations action; (4) A list of the materials, services, or facilities to be allocated; (5) A list of the sources of the materials, services, or facilities that will be subject to the allocations action; (6) A detailed description of the provisions that will be included in the allocations orders, including the type(s) of allocations orders, the percentages or quantity of capacity or output to be allocated for each purpose, and the duration of the allocations action (for example, anticipated start and end dates); (7) An evaluation of the impact of the proposed allocations action on the civilian market; and (8) Proposed actions, if any, to mitigate disruptions to civilian market operations. (b) [Reserved]