United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 08, 2023
§ 452.
Reorganization
(a)
Reorganization
The Secretary may allocate or reallocate functions among the officers of the Department, and may establish, consolidate, alter, or discontinue organizational units within the Department, but only—
(1)
pursuant to section 542(b) of this title; or
(2)
after the expiration of 60 days after providing notice of such action to the appropriate congressional committees, which shall include an explanation of the rationale for the action.
(b)
Limitations
(1)
In general
Authority under subsection (a)(1) does not extend to the abolition of any agency, entity, organizational unit, program, or function established or required to be maintained by this chapter.
(2)
Abolitions
Authority under subsection (a)(2) does not extend to the abolition of any agency, entity, organizational unit, program, or function established or required to be maintained by statute.
cite as: 6 USC 452
