36 CFR § 52.17 - Does this part limit the authority of the Director?

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title: "36 CFR § 52.17 - Does this part limit the authority of the Director?"
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title_name: "Parks, Forests, and Public Property"
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section_name: "Does this part limit the authority of the Director?"
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part_name: "VISITOR EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS AUTHORITY CONTRACTS"
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authority: "54 U.S.C. 101931-101938."
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# 52.17 Does this part limit the authority of the Director?

Nothing in this part may be construed as limiting the authority of the Director at any time to determine whether to solicit or award a contract, to cancel a solicitation, or to terminate a contract in accordance with its terms.