Rules, regulations, and orders — Us Code Code § 302
Us Code Code § 302 — Rules, regulations, and orders. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 302. Rules, regulations, and orders
The Secretary may make such rules, regulations, and orders as he deems necessary or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this chapter. Any rules, regulations, or orders issued pursuant to this authority may be established in such form or manner, may contain such classifications or differentiations, and may provide for such adjustments and reasonable exceptions as in the judgment of the Secretary are necessary or proper to effectuate the purpose of this chapter, or to prevent circumvention or evasion of any rule, regulation, or order issued hereunder. The Secretary may also provide by rule or regulation, for such confidentiality, publication, or disclosure, of information collected hereunder as he may deem necessary or appropriate in the public interest. Rules, regulations, and orders, or amendments thereto shall have the concurrence of the Secretary of the Treasury prior to promulgation.
(Added Pub. L. 87–826, §2, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 951.)
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