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# 22 U.S.C. § 4312 - Presidential guidelines

## Text

The authorities granted to the Secretary pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall be exercised in accordance with procedures and guidelines approved by the President.

(Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 841, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 97–241, title II, § 202(b), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 290.)

## Notes

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective DateSection effective Oct. 1, 1982, see section 204 of Pub. L. 97–241, set out as a note under section 4301 of this title.