§ 55312 - Determining prevailing world market price

CHAPTER 553— PASSENGER AND CARGO PREFERENCES › SUBCHAPTER II— EXPORT TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES

(a) The prevailing world market price for agricultural commodities or their products shall be determined under this subchapter under procedures prescribed by the Secretary of Agriculture. The Secretary shall prescribe the procedures by regulation, with notice and opportunity for public comment under section 553 of title 5.

(b) If a determination of the prevailing world market price of any other type of materials, goods, equipment, or service is required to determine whether a barter or exchange transaction is subject to section 55314(b)(6) or (7) of this title, the determination shall be made by the Secretary of Agriculture in consultation with the heads of other appropriate agencies.

Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 5531246 App.:1241f(e).June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title IX, § 901b(e), as added Pub. L. 99–198, title XI, § 1142, Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1492.