# 7 C.F.R. § 400.700 (2026): Basis, purpose, and applicability

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_700

## Section

- **Citation:** 7 C.F.R. § 400.700 (2026)
- **Heading:** Basis, purpose, and applicability
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 7 CFR: Agriculture / Chapter IV: FEDERAL CROP INSURANCE CORPORATION, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE / Part 400: GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATIONS / Subpart V: Submission of Policies, Provisions of Policies, Rates of Premium, and Non-Reinsured Supplemental Policies / § 400.700: § 400.700   Basis, purpose, and applicability.

## Text

This subpart establishes guidelines, the approval process, and responsibilities of FCIC and the applicant for policies, provisions of policies, and rates of premium submitted to the Board as authorized under section 508(h) of the Act. It also provides procedures for reimbursement of research and development costs and maintenance costs for concept proposals and approved 508(h) submissions. Guidelines for submitting concept proposals and the standards for approval and advance payments are provided in this subpart. This subpart also provides guidelines and reference to procedures for submitting index-based weather plans of insurance as authorized under section 523(i) of the Act. The procedures for submitting non-reinsured supplemental policies in accordance with the Standard Reinsurance Agreement (SRA) are also contained within.

## Nearby sections

- [7 C.F.R. § 400.700 (2026) § 400.700   Basis, purpose, and applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_700.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.701 (2026) § 400.701   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_701.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.702 (2026) § 400.702   Confidentiality and duration of confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_702.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.703 (2026) § 400.703   Timing and format.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_703.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.704 (2026) § 400.704   Covered by this subpart.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_704.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.705 (2026) § 400.705   Contents for new and changed 508(h) submissions, concept proposals, and index-based weather plans of insurance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_705.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.706 (2026) § 400.706   Review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_706.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.707 (2026) § 400.707   Presentation to the Board for approval or disapproval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_707.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.708 (2026) § 400.708   Post approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_708.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.709 (2026) § 400.709   Roles and responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_709.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.710 (2026) § 400.710   Preemption and premium taxation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_710.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.711 (2026) § 400.711   Right of review, modification, and the withdrawal of approval.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_711.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.712 (2026) § 400.712   Research and development reimbursement, maintenance reimbursement, advance payments for concept proposals, and user fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_712.md)
- [7 C.F.R. § 400.713 (2026) § 400.713   Non-reinsured supplemental (NRS) policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T7_P400_S400_713.md)

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