42 USC § 5418
Use of services, research and testing facilities of public agencies and independent laboratories
through Public Law 119-31
USC

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.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

Section 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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