29 U.S.C. § 2004: Authority of Secretary

Summary

The Secretary must create rules needed to carry out this chapter. The Secretary must work with regional, State, local, and other agencies, and must help employers, labor groups, and job-placement agencies by giving technical assistance to meet the chapter’s goals. The Secretary can investigate and inspect and can require people to keep records needed to run the chapter. For any hearing or investigation under this chapter, the Secretary has the subpoena authority in sections 49 and 50 of title 15.

Title 29, §2004

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(a)In general

The Secretary shall—

(1)issue such rules and regulations as may be necessary or appropriate to carry out this chapter;

(2)cooperate with regional, State, local, and other agencies, and cooperate with and furnish technical assistance to employers, labor organizations, and employment agencies to aid in effectuating the purposes of this chapter; and

(3)make investigations and inspections and require the keeping of records necessary or appropriate for the administration of this chapter.

(b)Subpoena authority

For the purpose of any hearing or investigation under this chapter, the Secretary shall have the authority contained in section 49 and 50 of title 15.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section effective 6 months after June 27, 1988, except that

Rules and Regulations

shall be issued not later than 90 days after June 27, 1988, see section 11 of Pub. L. 100–347, set out as a note under section 2001 of this title.

§2004 Authority of Secretary

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Title 29, §2004

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