Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 84— - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER IX— - EFFECTIVE DATE AND INTERIM APPOINTMENTS › § 7341
The chapter becomes effective 120 days after the Secretary first begins work unless the President sets an earlier date and publishes it in the Federal Register. After August 4, 1977, the officers listed in subchapters II and IV may be nominated and appointed under those subchapters, and the Secretary and the Commission may issue rules under section 7295(b)(2). With the OMB Director’s approval, money already in any agency whose duties move to the Secretary or Commission can be used to pay the salary and expenses of officers appointed under this subsection until other funds are provided.
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42 U.S.C. § 7341
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
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Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73