(a) The parties to the hearing shall be the respondent and USDA. The proceeding shall be brought in the name of the Secretary.

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Terms Used In 7 CFR 1.314

  • Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.

(b) Pursuant to 31 U.S.C. § 3730(c)(5), a private party plaintiff under the False Claims Act may participate in proceedings under this subpart to the extent authorized by the provisions of that Act.