Us Code § 11311 - Responsibilities

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§ 11311. Responsibilities

In fulfilling the responsibilities assigned under chapter 35 of title 44, the head of each executive agency shall comply with this subchapter with respect to the specific matters covered by this subchapter.

(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1239.)

Historical and Revision Notes
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Section

Source (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
11311 40:1421. Pub. L. 104–106, div. E, title LI, §5121, Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 683.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Procurement of Automatic Data Processing Equipment for Tax Systems Modernization Program; Delegation of Authority

Pub. L. 104–52, title V, §526, Nov. 19, 1995, 109 Stat. 495, provided that: "Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Administrator of General Services shall delegate the authority to procure automatic data processing equipment for the Tax Systems Modernization Program to the Secretary of the Treasury: Provided, That the Director of the Office of Management and Budget shall have the authority to revoke such delegation upon the written recommendation of the Administrator that the Secretary's actions under such delegation are inconsistent with the goals of economic and efficient procurement and utilization of automatic data processing equipment: Provided further, That for all other purposes, a procurement conducted under such delegation shall be treated as if made under a delegation by the Administrator pursuant to [former] 40 U.S.C. 759."

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