(a) In generalThe Secretary may suspend any requirement of this subchapter if the Secretary determines that application of the requirement is inconsistent with the purposes of this subchapter.
(b) Suspension procedure(1) PeriodA suspension under subsection (a) shall be for a period of not more than 240 days.
(2) Action by CongressIf an Act of Congress concerning the requirement that is the subject of the suspension under subsection (a) is not enacted by the end of the period of the suspension established under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall implement the requirement.
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CHAPTER 38— DISTRIBUTION AND MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
SUBCHAPTER II— LIVESTOCK MANDATORY REPORTING
§ 1636f. Publication of information on retail purchase prices for representative meat products
§ 1636g. Suspension authority regarding specific terms of price reporting requirements