Use of services, research and testing facilities of public agencies and independent laboratories
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/us/usc/t42/s5418
Title
42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Chapter
CH70
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17
Section Text
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The Secretary, in exercising the authority under this chapter, shall utilize the services, research and testing facilities of public agencies and independent testing laboratories to the maximum extent practicable in order to avoid duplication.
(Pub. L. 93–383, title VI, § 619, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 711.)
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective DateSection effective upon the expiration of 180 days following Aug. 22, 1974, see section 627 of Pub. L. 93–383, set out as a note under section 5401 of this title.
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