### Question
How does the law define proceeding?


### Answer
Under *7 CFR § 1200.2*, **proceeding** is defined as:

> a proceeding forming the basis on which an order may be issued.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 1200.2*
  - Heading: **Title 7—Agriculture > PART 1200—RULES OF PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE GOVERNING PROCEEDINGS UNDER RESEARCH, PROMOTION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS**

