18 CFR § 701.2 - Creation and basic authority.

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title: "18 CFR § 701.2 - Creation and basic authority."
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# 701.2 Creation and basic authority.

The Water Resources Council was established by the Water Resources Planning Act of 1965 (Pub. L. 89-80, 79 Stat. 244, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1962-1962d-5)). The rules and regulations of this part are promulgated by authority of section 402 of the Act (42 U.S.C. 1962d-1).

[41 FR 20548, May 19, 1976]