U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20250
1 PURPOSE
This regulation establishes policies
and procedures on use of alcoholic beverages and prohibits the use of narcotics,
as defined in Federal Management Regulation 102-74.400,
in space occupied or under the control of the Department.
2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS/CANCELLATION
This regulation replaces
Departmental Regulation 1630-001 dated April 4, 2002.
3 POLICY
The use or possession of narcotics,
as defined in Federal Management Regulation 102-74.400, and/or alcoholic beverages is prohibited
within space occupied or under the control of the Department.
The provisions of this regulation do
not apply to government-furnished quarters.
An exemption to the prohibition on
the use of alcoholic beverages within the Washington, D.C. Complex may be
granted by the Subcabinet Official of the Agency sponsoring the event, if it is
determined that the request is for an event that is an appropriate official
function.
An exemption to the prohibition on
the use of alcoholic beverages in field locations owned by USDA may be granted
by the Agency Head or designee if it is determined that the request is for an
event that is an appropriate official function.
An exemption to the prohibition on
the use of alcoholic beverages in field locations leased by USDA or controlled
by GSA may be granted by the Agency Head upon concurrence by the lessor or the
appropriate GSA official.
The official authorizing approval of
the exemption is responsible for ensuring measures are taken for compliance
with applicable laws, such as the prohibition against underage drinking,
driving under the influence, and public intoxication.
4 REQUEST
FOR EXEMPTION
Request for exemptions from
prohibition against serving alcoholic beverages shall be submitted with
sufficient time to permit processing and mailing. The request shall include the location of the
function, the date, time, purpose and estimated number of attendees, and be
signed by the requesting official.
Washington, D.C. Complex requests
are to be submitted to the appropriate Subcabinet Official. The authorizing official will notify the
requesting office in writing whether or not the exemption is granted. In addition, if approved, a copy of the
exemption shall be sent to the Office of Operations, Protective Operations
Division Director for coordination with appropriate building management and
security officials prior to the event. A
copy of the exemption will also be sent to Departmental Management, Office of
Procurement and Property Management, Property Management Division Chief.
Field office requests are to be
submitted to the appropriate Agency Head.
The authorizing official will notify
the requesting office in writing whether or not the exemption is granted. If approved, a copy of the exemption will be
sent to the building manager who will inform the appropriate officials
responsible for security of the facility.
Additionally, a copy of the exemption will be sent to Department
Management, Office of Procurement and Property Management, Property Management
Division Chief.
5 LIMITATIONS
The Director, Office of Operations,
will provide exemptions to non-Agriculture related groups using the Washington,
D.C. Complex.
An
exemption shall not be granted for events where minors will be present.
Agency Heads will set necessary
limitations for field office use.
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