Title 42, The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-102
§2202 Contracts
Title 42 › CHAPTER 23 — DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROL OF ATOMIC ENERGY › SUBCHAPTER XIII — GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION › § 2202
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The President may approve in advance a Commission contract action if it is essential for defense and security.
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Title 42, §2202
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The President may, in advance, exempt any specific action of the Commission in a particular matter from the provisions of law relating to contracts whenever he determines that such action is essential in the interest of the common defense and security.
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Provisions similar to this section were contained in section 1812(b) of this title, prior to the general amendment and renumbering of act Aug. 1, 1946, by act Aug. 30, 1954.
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42 U.S.C. § 2202
Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102