In addition to the authority conferred by other provisions of this title 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.
Historical and Revision Notes
Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §§92, 185e (June 20, 1874, ch. 344, §8, 18 Stat. 127; May 26, 1906, ch. 2556, §1, 34 Stat. 200; May 24, 1939, ch. 146, §6, 53 Stat. 756).
This section enlarges said sections to prescribe what is generally understood in a military organization, that the promulgation of regulations is a function of the head of the Department.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
Prior Provisions
A prior section 503 was renumbered section 2747 of this title.
Amendments
2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 633 of this title as this section.
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