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# 41 U.S.C. § 1301 - Definition

## Text

In this subchapter, the term “Council” means the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council established under section 1302(a) of this title.

(Pub. L. 111–350, § 3, Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3691.)

## Notes

Historical and Revision Notes RevisedSectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 130141:403(17).Pub. L. 93–400, § 4(17), as added Pub. L. 108–375, title VIII, § 807(b), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 2011.