(a) The provisions of Sec. 718.303 of this title relating to performance based on the action or advice of an authorized representative of USDA apply to this part, and may be considered as a basis to provide relief to persons subject to sanctions under this part to the extent that relief is otherwise permitted by this part.
(b) [Reserved] [75 FR 66234, Oct. 27, 2010, as amended at 76 FR 56951, Sept. 15, 2011]