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Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration,
Provides decisions or dismissals filed for formal complaints issued by the USDA Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration that allege violation of the Packers and Stockyards Act (P&S Act) and related regulations.
"GIPSA issues a formal complaint, alleging specific violations, against a firm or individual when it initiates administrative legal action. The formal complaint is filed with the USDA Hearing Clerk's office and served on each accused party, known as a respondent. Unless the formal complaint is withdrawn, it will be resolved by the issuance of a decision signed by an ALJ [Administrative Law Judge]. The decision will include the ALJ`s opinion about whether the alleged charges were proven and an [sic] order"--Resource home page.
Grain Inspection, Packers, and Stockyards Administration.