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The '''Office of General Counsel (Department of Agriculture)''' serves as the primary legal advisor for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).<ref name="usdaogc">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "Office of the General Counsel (OGC)". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-general-counsel]</ref> == Mission == The mission of the Office of General Counsel (OGC) is to provide legal services and oversight to support the USDA in achieving its mission. This includes offering legal advice to the Secretary of Agriculture and all other officials and agencies within the Department on all programs and activities, ensuring legal compliance, and defending USDA in legal proceedings.<ref name="usdaogc"/> == Parent organization == The parent organization is the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]].<ref name="usda">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda]</ref> == Legislation authorizing creation == The OGC was established under the general authority of the [[Department of Agriculture Organic Act of 1862]], which set up the USDA, but there's no specific legislation cited for the creation of OGC itself.<ref name="usdaogc"/> == Number of employees == The Office of General Counsel had approximately 276 employees in 2015 according to available data, though current numbers might differ.<ref name="federalpay">FederalPay.org. "Office of the General Counsel (Department of Agriculture) Salary Statistics". [https://www.federalpay.org/employees/office-of-the-general-counsel-department-of-agriculture]</ref> == Last total enacted budget == The last total enacted budget for the OGC is not publicly specified in the sources provided.<ref name="usdaogc"/> == Leader's title == The title of the leader of this organization is "General Counsel."<ref name="usdaogc"/> == Services provided == The OGC provides a wide array of legal services, including legal advice on program operations, policy formulation, contract drafting, litigation support, and representation in legal proceedings. It advises on matters of legislation, regulations, and administrative procedures, ensures compliance with federal laws, and represents USDA in judicial and administrative forums. The office also handles Freedom of Information Act requests, procurement issues, and civil rights matters.<ref name="usdaogc"/> == Regulations overseen == While the OGC does not directly oversee regulations, it provides legal counsel on the development, interpretation, and enforcement of USDA regulations. It ensures that the Department's actions are in compliance with applicable laws, reviews proposed regulations for legal sufficiency, and may represent USDA in legal challenges to regulatory actions. OGC also advises on potential legal risks associated with regulatory decisions.<ref name="usdaogc"/> == Headquarters address == The headquarters address for the Office of General Counsel is: 1400 Independence Ave SW, Room 107W, Whitten Building, Washington, DC 20250-1400, USA<ref name="google">Google Maps. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1400+Independence+Ave+SW,+Washington,+DC+20250/@38.8895318,-77.0275028,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x89b7b7b3f67a5efb:0x180a0e3e14d71e3e!8m2!3d38.8895318!4d-77.0253141]</ref> == Website == The website for the Office of General Counsel is [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-general-counsel](https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda/offices/office-general-counsel).<ref name="usdaogc"/> == Wikipedia article title == There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this office; however, you might find information under the broader "United States Department of Agriculture" article title.<ref name="wikipedia">Wikipedia. "United States Department of Agriculture". [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Agriculture]</ref> == References == <references />
