§789.22. Examples of assistance.

7 C.F.R. § 789.22

(a)

While special priorities assistance may be provided for any reason in support of this part, it is usually provided in situations in which:

(1)

A person is experiencing difficulty in obtaining delivery against a rated order by the required delivery date; or

(2)

A person cannot locate a supplier for an item or service needed to fill a rated order.

(b)

Other examples of special priorities assistance include—

(1)

Ensuring that rated orders receive preferential treatment by suppliers;

(2)

Resolving production or delivery conflicts between various rated orders;

(3)

Assisting in placing rated orders with suppliers;

(4)

Verifying the urgency of rated orders; and

(5)

Determining the validity of rated orders.

Notes, amendments, and revision history

Authority: 50 U.S.C. App. 2061-2170, 2171, and 2172; 42 U.S.C. 5195-5197h.

Source: 80 FR 63898, Oct. 22, 2015, unless otherwise noted.