Title 16 — ConservationRelease 119-73not60
§4011 Functions and Powers of Secretary
Title 16 › Chapter 60— FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION › § 4011
Summary
Besides duties under sec. 4009, the Secretary must, within sixty days, approve or reject councils' marketing/promotion plans and budgets and immediately notify councils in writing with reasons if rejected. The Secretary must issue orders to implement quality standards (sec. 4010(c)), create and enforce rules (sec. 4016), and appoint councils (sec. 4009(f)). The Secretary may provide administrative or technical assistance to councils on a reimbursable or other basis for initial organization and operation when requested.
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Title 16, §4011
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(a)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)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.
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16 U.S.C. § 4011
Title 16 — Conservation
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60