Summary

This regulation mandates that recipients of grants and cooperative agreements from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) adhere to the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, ensuring a drug-free environment as per the guidelines set by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). It specifies notification protocols for both organizational and individual recipients if a drug-related conviction occurs, requiring them to inform the relevant USDA awarding official. Additionally, it outlines the responsibilities of USDA awarding officials in enforcing compliance and identifies the Secretary of Agriculture or their designees as the authorities who determine violations and enforce consequences.

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