Hearings, Reports and Prints of the House Committee on Agriculture

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U.S. Government Printing Office, 1972
 

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Page 8 - thereof. (b) Each department, agency, and instrumentality of the executive branch of the Government, including independent agencies, is authorized and directed to furnish to the Commission, upon request made by the Chairman or Vice Chairman, such information as the Commission deems necessary to carry out its duties under this Act.
Page 9 - require the production of any books, papers, and documents the Secretary believes relevant to the inquiry ; and, if necessary, to invoke the aid of any district court of the United States, within the jurisdiction of which such investigation or proceeding is carried on, to enforce compliance. Any failure to obey an order of any such court may be punished by such
Page 8 - provisions of this Act, hold such hearings and sit and act at such times and places, and take such testimony, as the Commission or such committee may deem advisable. Any member of the Commission may administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses appearing before the Commission or
Page 17 - of America in Congress assembled, That section 8c(6)(I) of the Agricultural Adjustment Act. as reenacted and amended by the Agricultural Marketing Agreement Act of 1937 and subsequent legislation, is further amended by inserting in the first proviso "and Florida Indian River grapefruit" immediately after "with respect to almonds". DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, Washington, BC, April 6,
Page 3 - the powers and perform the duties of the Secretary. (i) The term "United States" means the several States and the District of Columbia, but does not include any territory or possession. (J) The term "wheat producer" means any person who grows wheat within the
Page 7 - limited to the minimum necessary to meet administrative requirements of the Act, including measures required in emergencies involving the health and safety of persons using the area, and the control of fire, insects, and diseases, subject to such conditions as the Secretary deems desirable. (5) Commercial timber harvesting shall not be permitted. (6) Grazing domestic livestock shall be limited to riding stock where
Page 7 - shall he permitted for reasons of public safety, administration, or public use and enjoyment. Except in emergencies, any regulations pursuant to this section shall be issued only after consultation with the wildlife agency of the State or States affected. SEC.
Page 70 - is really a recreation area bill, not a wilderness bill. Section 5(a) (7) permits the President to construct reservoirs, power projects, transmission lines, "and other facilities needed in the public interest, including road construction and maintenance essential to development and use thereof
Page 89 - Present company excepted, of course. These areas certainly appear to have been affected primarily by the forces of nature, with the imprint of man's work substantially unnoticeable. The
Page 14 - relating to the inclusion of papayas under Section 608e-l of the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1937. as amended, within the list of imported commodities to which certain restrictions apply if the Secretary of Agriculture issues marketing orders with respect to like commodities domestically produced ; and Be it further resolved that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution

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