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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)Duties of the Secretary
In addition to the duties prescribed under section 4009 of this title, the Secretary shall--
(1) review, for consistency with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, and approve or disapprove, marketing and promotion plans and budgets within sixty days after their submission by a council;
(2) immediately notify a council in writing of the disapproval of a marketing and promotion plan or budget, together with reasons for such disapproval;
(3) issue orders and amendments to such orders that are necessary to implement quality standards under section 4010(c) of this title;
(4) promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;
(5) enforce the provisions of this chapter, as provided under section 4016 of this title; and
(6) make all appointments to councils in accordance with section 4009(f) of this title.
(b)Assistance
The Secretary may provide, on a reimbursable or other basis, such administrative or technical assistance as a council may request for purposes of the initial organization and subsequent operation of the council.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 16 U.S.C. § 4011 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 16. Conservation § 4011. Functions and powers of Secretary - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-16-conservation/16-usc-sect-4011/
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