16 USC § 4011 - Functions and powers of Secretary

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identifier: "/us/usc/t16/s4011"
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title: "16 USC § 4011 - Functions and powers of Secretary"
title_number: 16
title_name: "CONSERVATION"
section_number: "4011"
section_name: "Functions and powers of Secretary"
chapter_number: 60
chapter_name: "FISH AND SEAFOOD PROMOTION"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-04-17"
format_version: "1.1.0"
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source_credit: "(Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 212, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3726.)"
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# § 4011. Functions and powers of Secretary

**(a)** **Duties of the Secretary** In addition to the duties prescribed under section 4009 of this title, the Secretary shall—

**(1)** review, for consistency with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, and approve or disapprove, marketing and promotion plans and budgets within sixty days after their submission by a council;

**(2)** immediately notify a council in writing of the disapproval of a marketing and promotion plan or budget, together with reasons for such disapproval;

**(3)** issue orders and amendments to such orders that are necessary to implement quality standards under section 4010(c) of this title;

**(4)** promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

**(5)** enforce the provisions of this chapter, as provided under section 4016 of this title; and

**(6)** make all appointments to councils in accordance with section 4009(f) of this title.

**(b)** **Assistance** The Secretary may provide, on a reimbursable or other basis, such administrative or technical assistance as a council may request for purposes of the initial organization and subsequent operation of the council.

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**Source Credit**: (Pub. L. 99–659, title II, § 212, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3726.)