Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§4345 Consultation with Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality and other representatives
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 55— - NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER II— - COUNCIL ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY › § 4345
Summary
The Council must consult the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality (Executive Order 11472, May 29, 1969) and other experts and representatives it finds useful. It must also use public and private agencies’ services and information to avoid duplicate work, extra cost, or conflicting activities.
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Title 42, §4345
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In exercising its powers, functions, and duties under this chapter, the Council shall—
(1)consult with the Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality established by Executive Order numbered 11472, dated May 29, 1969, and with such representatives of science, industry, agriculture, labor, conservation organizations, State and local governments and other groups, as it deems advisable; and
(2)utilize, to the fullest extent possible, the services, facilities, and information (including statistical information) of public and private agencies and organizations, and individuals, in order that duplication of effort and expense may be avoided, thus assuring that the Council’s activities will not unnecessarily overlap or conflict with similar activities authorized by law and performed by established agencies.
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References in Text
Executive Order numbered 11472, dated May 29, 1969, referred to in par. (1), is set out as a note under section 4321 of this title.
Executive Documents
Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental QualityFor provisions relating to termination of Citizens’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality, see Ex. Ord. No. 12007, Aug. 22, 1977, 42 F.R. 42839, formerly set out as a note under section 1013 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
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Citation
42 U.S.C. § 4345
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73