§ 499. — Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and regulations.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 14USC499]
TITLE 14--COAST GUARD
PART I--REGULAR COAST GUARD
CHAPTER 13--PAY, ALLOWANCES, AWARDS, AND OTHER RIGHTS AND BENEFITS
Sec. 499. Delegation of powers to make awards; rules and
regulations
The President may delegate to the Secretary, under such conditions,
regulations, and limitations as he prescribes, the powers conferred upon
him to make the awards designated in this chapter, and the President may
make any and all rules, regulations, and orders which he deems necessary
in the conferring of such awards.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 536.)
Historical and Revision Notes
This section provides for the delegation of powers to make awards to
the Secretary. The Navy statute provides for such delegation to force
commanders (see title 34, U.S.C., 1946 ed., Sec. 364). 81st Congress,
House Report No. 557.
