# 7 C.F.R. § 3.79 (2026): Review of USDA records related to the debt

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P3_S3_79

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 3.79 (2026)
- **Heading:** Review of USDA records related to the debt
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Part 3 / Subpart G / § 3.79: § 3.79   Review of USDA records related to the debt.

## Text

(a) Notification by employee. An employee who intends to inspect or copy USDA records related to the debt must send a letter to USDA stating his or her intention. The letter must be received by USDA within 30 days of the date of the Notice of Intent to Offset Salary. (b) USDA response. In response to the timely notice submitted by the debtor as described in paragraph (a) of this section, USDA will notify the employee of the location and time when the employee may inspect and copy USDA records related to the debt.

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