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USDA/AgSEC RIN: 0503-AA42 Publication ID: Spring 2011 
Title: Procedures Relating to Awards Under the Equal Access to Justice Act 
Abstract: This rule would amend USDA's procedures in 7 CFR part 1, subpart J, relating to awards under the Equal Access to Justice Act (EAJA) to implement an increase in attorney fees from the current maximum of $125/hour to $150/hour. 
Agency: Department of Agriculture(USDA)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 7 CFR 1   
Legal Authority: 5 USC 504   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  07/30/2010  75 FR 44928   
NPRM Comment Period End  09/28/2010    
Final Action  03/03/2011  76 FR 11667   
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Adam Hermann
Attorney-Advisor, Office of General Counsel
Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue SW.,
Washington, DC 20250
Phone:202 720-9425
Email: adam.hermann@ogc.usda.gov