18 CFR § 706.201 - Proscribed actions.

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title: "18 CFR § 706.201 - Proscribed actions."
title_number: 18
title_name: "Conservation of Power and Water Resources"
section_number: "706.201"
section_name: "Proscribed actions."
chapter_name: "WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL"
part_number: "706"
part_name: "EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT"
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currency: "2026-04-05"
last_updated: "2026-04-05"
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generator: "[email protected]"
authority: "Water Resources Planning Act, 1965 (Sec. 402, Pub. L. 89-80, 79 Stat. 254 (42 U.S.C. 1962d-1)); E.O. 11222 (30 FR 6469, 3 CFR Proc. 3279; as amended); 5 CFR part 735 (33 FR 12487)."
regulatory_source: "40 FR 32818, Aug. 4, 1975, unless otherwise noted."
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# 706.201 Proscribed actions.

An employee shall avoid any action which might result in, or create the appearance of:

(a) Using public office for private gain;

(b) Giving preferential treatment to any person;

(c) Impeding Government efficiency or economy;

(d) Losing complete independence or impartiality;

(e) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or

(f) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.