§ 4011. — Functions and powers of Secretary.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 16USC4011]
TITLE 16--CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 60--FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION
Sec. 4011. Functions and powers of Secretary
(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.
(Pub. L. 99-659, title II, Sec. 212, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3726.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 4010, 4013 of this title.
