Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to alter, amend, repeal, modify, or diminish the present general authority of the Secretary of Commerce to conduct studies, research, and investigations related to the mission of the Department of Commerce.
Pub. L. 89–720, § 580 Stat. 1149 84 Stat. 2090 (, , ; 1970 Reorg. Plan No. 4, eff. , 35 F.R. 15627, .)
Executive Documents
Transfer of Functions
section 1201 of this titleTransfer of functions to Secretary of Commerce from Secretary of the Interior and substitution of Department of Commerce for Department of the Interior by Reorg. Plan No. 4 of 1970, see note set out under .