7 CFR § 504.4 - Exemptions from user fee charges.

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title: "7 CFR § 504.4 - Exemptions from user fee charges."
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# 504.4 Exemptions from user fee charges.

(a) USDA laboratories and ARS cooperators designated by the Curator of the ARS Patent Culture Collection are exempt from fee assessments.

(b) The Curator of the ARS Patent Culture Collection is delegated the authority to approve and revoke exemptions from fee assessments.