A laboratory that has been involuntarily removed from the program may file a written appeal with the Deputy Administrator of the Science and Technology Programs supported by any argument and evidence as to why the laboratory should not be removed from the program. Within 30 days of receipt of the written appeal, the Deputy Administrator shall make a determination and take such action, as deemed appropriate, with respect to the removal. The name, address, and telephone number of the Deputy Administrator are as follows:

Ruihong Guo, Ph.D.

Acting Deputy Administrator

USDA, AMS, Science and Technology

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 3543-S., STOP 0270

Washington, D.C. 20250-0270

Telephone: (202) 720-5231

When an appeal to the Deputy Administrator of the Science and Technology Programs is not resolved to the satisfaction of a laboratory, the appeal may be filed with the Administrator of Agricultural Marketing Service. Within 90 days of receipt of the written appeal, supporting arguments, and evidence, the Administrator shall make a determination and take such action, as deemed appropriate, with respect to the removal. The name, address, and telephone number of the current Administrator are as follows:

Anne Alonzo

Administrator

USDA, Agricultural Marketing Service

1400 Independence Ave. SW, Room 3071-S., STOP 0201

Washington, D.C. 20250-0201

Telephone: (202) 720-4276