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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 364b. Formulation of principles, policies and procedures; action by Secretary; recommendations of Board
The Board, subject to the approval of the Secretary, shall
formulate principles, policies, and procedures to be followed with
reference to both domestic and foreign geographic names; and shall
decide the standard names and their orthography for official use.
The principles, policies, and procedures formulated hereunder shall
be designed to serve the interests of the Federal Government and
the general public, to enlist the effective cooperation of the
Federal departments and agencies most concerned, and to give full
consideration to the specific interests of particular Federal and
State agencies. Action may be taken by the Secretary in any matter
wherein the Board does not act within a reasonable time. The Board
may make such recommendations to the Secretary as it finds
appropriate in connection with this chapter.
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