19 USC 2531 - Certain standards-related activities

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 2531.

Certain standards-related activities

(a)

No bar to engaging in standards activity

Nothing in this subchapter may be construed—

(1)

to prohibit a Federal agency from engaging in activity related to standards-related measures, including any such measure relating to safety, the protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, the environment, or consumers; or

(2)

to limit the authority of a Federal agency to determine the level it considers appropriate of safety or of protection of human, animal, or plant life or health, the environment, or consumers.

(b)

Unnecessary obstacles

(Pub. L. 96–39, title IV, § 401, July 26, 1979, 93 Stat. 242; Pub. L. 103–465, title III, § 351(b), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4955.)

cite as: 19 USC 2531