16 U.S.C. § 4011

Current through P.L. 118-106 (published on www.congress.gov on 10/04/2024)

Section 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.

16 U.S.C. § 4011

Pub. L. 99-659, title II, §212, Nov. 14, 1986, 100 Stat. 3726.

Secretary: "Secretary" means the Secretary of Commerce, or the Secretary's designee; and
council: "council" means a seafood promotional council established under section 4009 of this title;
marketing and promotion: "marketing and promotion" means an activity aimed at encouraging the consumption of fish or fish products or expanding or maintaining commercial markets for fish or fish products;