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10 U.S.C. § 436

Title 10 Chapter 21 Current through PL 118-3 Last updated: March 29, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 436. Regulations

The Secretary of Defense shall prescribe regulations to implement the authority provided in this subchapter. Such regulations shall be consistent with this subchapter and shall at a minimum—

  • (1) specify all elements of the Department of Defense who are authorized to engage in commercial activities pursuant to this subchapter;
  • (2) require the personal approval of the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of Defense for all sensitive activities to be authorized pursuant to this subchapter;
  • (3) specify all officials who are authorized to grant waivers of laws or regulations pursuant to section 433(b) of this title , or to approve the establishment or conduct of commercial activities pursuant to this subchapter;
  • (4) designate a single office within the Department of Defense to be responsible for the oversight of all activities authorized under this subchapter;
  • (5) require that each commercial activity proposed to be authorized under this subchapter be subject to appropriate legal review before the activity is authorized; and
  • (6) provide for appropriate internal audit controls and oversight for such activities.

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