§ 6915. — Combination of field offices.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 7USC6915]
TITLE 7--AGRICULTURE
CHAPTER 98--DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE REORGANIZATION
SUBCHAPTER I--GENERAL REORGANIZATION AUTHORITIES
Sec. 6915. Combination of field offices
(a) Combination of offices required
Where practicable and to the extent consistent with efficient,
effective, and improved service, the Secretary shall combine field
offices of agencies within the Department to reduce personnel and
duplicative overhead expenses.
(b) Joint use of resources and offices required
When two or more agencies of the Department share a common field
office, the Secretary shall require the agencies to jointly use office
space, equipment, office supplies, administrative personnel, and
clerical personnel associated with that field office.
(Pub. L. 103-354, title II, Sec. 215, Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3211.)
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in section 7031 of this title.
