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14 U.S.C. § 502. — Delegation of powers by the Secretary · Congress.wiki

U.S. Code/Title 14/§ 502

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14 U.S.C. § 502.Chapter 5

§ 502

Delegation of powers by the Secretary

Title 14

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Subchapter: GENERAL POWERS

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((a)) ** .—** The Secretary is authorized to confer or impose upon the Commandant any of the rights, privileges, powers, or duties, in respect to the administration of the Coast Guard, vested in or imposed upon the Secretary by this title or other provisions of law.

((b)) ** .—** The Secretary may promulgate such regulations and orders as he deems appropriate to carry out the provisions of this title or any other law applicable to the Coast Guard.

Release: pl-119-73 (2026-01-23)

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