The State may use its own regulations in obtaining services providing that they adhere to Federal laws and the requirements provided by Office of Management and Budget Circular A-102. The State is the responsible authority without recourse to the Secretary regarding settlement of contractual issues.
[40 FR 47509, Oct. 9, 1975, as amended at 44 FR 31581, May 31, 1979]
authority: Endangered Species Act of 1973, sec. 6(h), 87 Stat. 884,
16 U.S.C. 1531-43,
Pub. L. 93-205
source: 40 FR 47509, Oct. 9, 1975, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 50 CFR 81.12