7 U.S.C. § 4804

Notice and hearing

During the period beginning on January 1, 1986 , and ending 30 days after receipt of a proposal for an initial order submitted by any person affected by this chapter, the Secretary shall—

(1)

publish such proposed order; and

(2)

give due notice of and opportunity for public comment on such proposed order.

( Pub. L. 99–198, title XVI, § 1615 , Dec. 23, 1985 , 99 Stat. 1609 .)