7 CFR 271.2 & 7 CFR § 273.2(f)(9)(v) and (10)(iv) and (k)(1)(i)(O) and (n)(4)(i)(C) & 7 CFR § 273.7(j)(3)(vi) & 7 CFR § 273.10(g)(1)(i) and (ii) & 7 CFR § 273.12(e)(4)(i)(D) & 7 CFR § 273.13(a)(2) & 7 CFR § 273.14(b)(1)(ii)(G) & 7 CFR § 273.15(f) and (h)(3) & 7 CFR § 273.17(b) & 7 CFR § 273.18(e)(3)(iii)(I)


EDGs must be notified in writing at application, renewal, and at an adverse action of their right to: 

  • request a hearing,
  • how to request a hearing,
  • time limits to request a hearing,
  • their rights and responsibilities,
  • their right to be represented, and
  • the names of individuals or organizations providing free legal services.   


Remind the EDG of these rights any time they tell the agency they disagree with an action taken on their case.