### Question
Can you define what proceeding means?


### Answer
**Proceeding** is defined as the following in *7 CFR § 900.2*:

> a proceeding upon the basis of which a marketing agreement may be entered into or a marketing order may be issued.

#### Citation:
  - *7 CFR § 900.2*
  - Heading: **Title 7—Agriculture > PART 900—GENERAL REGULATIONS > Subpart A—Procedural Requirements Governing Proceedings to Formulate Marketing Agreements and Marketing Orders**

