Title 13, CensusRelease 119-102
§306 Delegation of Functions
Title 13 › CHAPTER 9 — COLLECTION AND PUBLICATION OF FOREIGN COMMERCE AND TRADE STATISTICS › § 306
Summary
If the head of the relevant department or agency agrees, the Secretary can allow U.S. officers, agencies, employees, or governments of U.S.-controlled areas to carry out any duty in this chapter.
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Title 13, §306
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Subject to the concurrence of the head of the department or agency concerned, the Secretary may make such provisions as he shall deem appropriate, authorizing the performance by any officer, agency, or employee of the United States Government departments or offices, or the governments of any areas over which the United States exercises sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control, of any function of the Secretary, contained in this chapter.
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13 U.S.C. § 306
Title 13, Census
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102