41 C.F.R. § 102-3.50 What are the authorities for establishing advisory committees?
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FACA identifies four sources of authority for establishing an advisory committee: (a) Required by statute. By law where the Congress establishes an advisory committee, or specifically directs the President or an agency to establish it (non-discretionary); (b) Presidential authority. By Executive order of the President or other Presidential directive (non-discretionary); (c) Authorized by statute. By law where the Congress authorizes, but does not direct the President or an agency to establish it (discretionary); or (d) Agency authority. By an agency under general authority in title 5 of the United States Code or under other general agency-authorizing statutes (discretionary).
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PART 102–3—FEDERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MANAGEMENT
Subpart B—How Are Advisory Committees Established, Renewed, Reestablished, and Terminated?
§ 102-3.50 What are the authorities for establishing advisory committees?