50 CFR § 81.11 - Divergent opinions over project merits.

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title: "50 CFR § 81.11 - Divergent opinions over project merits."
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title_name: "Wildlife and Fisheries"
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section_name: "Divergent opinions over project merits."
chapter_name: "UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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authority: "Endangered Species Act of 1973, sec. 6(h), 87 Stat. 884, 16 U.S.C. 1531-43, Pub. L. 93-205."
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# 81.11 Divergent opinions over project merits.

Any difference of opinion about the substantiality of a proposed project or appraised value of land to be acquired are considered by qualified representatives of the Secretary and the State. Final determination in the event of continued disagreement rests with the Secretary.