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# 19 U.S.C. § 2031 - Authorities; delegation of functions; rules and regulations

## Text

The head of any agency performing functions authorized by this chapter may—

(1) authorize the head of any other agency to perform any of such functions; and

(2) prescribe such rules and regulations as may be necessary to perform such functions.

(Pub. L. 89–283, title V, § 501, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1025.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

References in TextThis chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 89–283, Oct. 21, 1965, 79 Stat. 1016. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2001 of this title and Tables.