Federal · Title 16 — Conservation

16 U.S.C. § 4011: Functions and powers of Secretary

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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; immediately notify a council in writing of the disapproval of a marketing and promotion plan or budget, together with reasons for such disapproval; issue orders and amendments to such orders that are necessary to implement quality standards under section 4010(c) of this title ; promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter; enforce the provisions of this chapter, as provided under section 4016 of this title ; and make all appointments to councils in accordance with section 4009(f) of this title . 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.

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