7 CFR 51.1 : Administration of regulations.

(a) The , , U.S. of Agriculture, is charged with the administration of the in this part, except at his discretion, he may delegate any or all such functions to any other officer or employee of the of the .

(b) The conduct of all services and the hiring and licensing of inspection, grading and personnel under these shall be accomplished without discrimination as to race, color, religion, sex or national origin.