7 Pa. Code § 131.2
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
Action-An order, decree, decision, determination or ruling by the Department affecting personal or property rights, privileges, immunities, duties, liabilities or obligations of a person, including, but not limited to, denials, modifications, suspensions and revocations of permits, licenses and registrations, and orders to cease the operation of an establishment or facility.
Department-The Department of Agriculture.
Hearing examiner-A person designated to preside at hearings or conferences.
Intervener-A person intervening or petitioning to intervene as provided by this chapter when admitted as a participant to a proceeding.
Party-The department whose action is appealed from, an intervener and a person appealing an action whether designated as an applicant, respondent or otherwise.
Person-An individual, partnership, association, corporation, political subdivision, municipality, authority or other entity.
Respondent-A person subject to a statute or other delegated authority administered by the Department to whom an order or notice is issued by the Department instituting a proceeding or investigation on its own initiative or otherwise.
Secretary-The Secretary of Agriculture. Where appropriate, the term means a hearing examiner or other person acting for the Secretary.
Supersedeas-A suspension of the effect of an action of the Department pending proceedings before the Secretary.
7 Pa. Code § 131.2