40 CFR § 233.4 - Conflict of interest.

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title: "40 CFR § 233.4 - Conflict of interest."
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# 233.4 Conflict of interest.

Any public officer, employee, or individual with responsibilities related to the section 404 permitting program who has a direct personal or pecuniary interest in any matter that is subject to decision by the agency shall make known such interest in the official records of the agency and shall refrain from participating in any manner in such decision by the agency or any entity that reviews agency decisions.

[89 FR 103502, Dec. 18, 2024]