Sec. 2117. PEER REVIEW OF CERTIFYING AGENTS
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## SEC. 2117 PEER REVIEW OF CERTIFYING AGENTS **[**[7 U.S.C. 6516](/us/usc/t7/s6516)**]** ###
(a)Peer Review In determining whether to approve an application for accreditation submitted under section 2115, the Secretary shall consider a report concerning such applicant that shall be prepared by a peer review panel established under subsection (b). ###
(b)Peer Review Panel To assist the Secretary in evaluating applications under section 2115, the Secretary may establish a panel of not less than three persons who have expertise in organic farming and handling methods, to evaluate the State governing official or private person that is seeking accreditation as a certifying agent under such section. Not less than two members of such panel shall be persons who are not employees of the Department of Agriculture or of the applicable State government.
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