48 CFR Part 6102 — Crop Insurance Cases

PART 6102—CROP INSURANCE CASES Authority: 7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq.; Source: 83 FR 41010, 41017, Aug. 17, 2018, unless otherwise noted. 6102.201 Scope [Rule 201]. These procedures govern the Board's resolution of disputes between insurance companies and the Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency (RMA) involving actions of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation (FCIC). Prior to the creation of this Board, the Department of Agriculture Board of Contract Appeals resolved these disputes pursuant to statute, 7 U.S.C. 1501 et seq. [91 FR 3792, Jan. 28, 2026] 6102.202 Rules for crop insurance cases [Rule 202]. The rules of procedure for these cases are the same as the rules of procedure for Contract Disputes Act appeals (48 CFR 6101) with these exceptions: (a) Rule 1(b) (Definitions) (48 CFR 6101.1(b)). (2) The terms “petition” and “petitioner” do not apply to FCIC cases. (3) Unless otherwise authorized by the Clerk, parties shall efile all submissions in accordance with Rule 1(b) (“efile; efiling”) (48 CFR 6101.1(b)). (b) Rule 1(d) (Panels). (c) Rule 2(a) (Filing an appeal). (1) The name, telephone number, and mailing and email addresses of the appellant and/or its attorney or authorized representative; and (2) The name, telephone number, and mailing and email addresses of the Deputy Administrator who received or issued the claim. The appellant shall provide the Deputy Administrator a copy of the notice of appeal and attachments. (d) Rule 2(b) (Filing a petition). (e) Rule 2(d) (Time limits). (2) In place of Rule 2(d)(2) (48 CFR 6101.2(d)(2)), substitute the following: An appeal may be filed with the Board if the Deputy Administrator fails or refuses to issue a determination within 90 days after the appellant submits a request for a determination. (3) Rule 2(d)(3) (48 CFR 6101.2(d)(3)) does not apply to FCIC cases. (f) Rule 4 (Appeal file). (1) The determination of the Deputy Administrator that is the subject of the dispute; (2) The reinsurance agreement (with amendments or modifications) at issue in the dispute; (3) Pertinent correspondence between the parties that is relevant to the dispute, including prior administrative determinations and related submissions; (4) Documents and other tangible materials on which the Deputy Administrator relied in making the underlying determination; and (5) Any additional material pertinent to the authority of the Board or the resolution of the dispute. (g) Rule 5 (Appearing; notice of appearance). (h) Rule 7 (Service of documents). (i) Rule 16 (Subpoenas). (j) Rule 25 (Decisions and settlements). (k) Rule 32 (Appeal from Board decision). (1) Finality of Board decision. (2) Appeal permitted. (l) Rule 51 (Alternative procedures). (m) Rule 52 (Small claims procedure). (n) Rule 53 (Accelerated procedure). [91 FR 3793, Jan. 28, 2026] 6102.203 Effective date [Rule 203]. The effective date of these rules is identified in 48 CFR 6100.1(b). [91 FR 3793, Jan. 28, 2026]

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