Support for Secretarial Determination Clause Samples
The Support for Secretarial Determination clause establishes the parties' obligation to assist or cooperate with determinations made by the Secretary, typically in a regulatory or administrative context. In practice, this may require providing information, documentation, or other forms of support necessary for the Secretary to make informed decisions or fulfill statutory duties. The core function of this clause is to ensure that the Secretary has the necessary cooperation from involved parties to carry out official responsibilities efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws.
Support for Secretarial Determination. The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal agencies as appropriate, will: (i) use existing studies and other appropriate data, including those in the FERC record for this project, including but not limited to environmental impact studies, EPAct proceedings, and other pertinent material;
Support for Secretarial Determination. The Secretary, in cooperation with the Secretary of Commerce and other Federal agencies as appropriate, will: (i) use existing studies and other appropriate data, including those in the FERC record for this project, including but not limited to environmental impact studies, EPAct proceedings, and other pertinent material; (ii) conduct further appropriate studies, including but not limited to an analysis of sediment content and quantity; (iii) undertake related environmental compliance actions, including environmental review under NEPA; and (iv) take other appropriate actions as necessary to determine whether to proceed with Facilities Removal pursuant to Section 3.3. No Party may be reimbursed for any costs associated with completing the Secretarial Determination from the funds collected for Facilities Removal under Section 4 of this Settlement, except as provided in Section 4.11. ¶ ¶ 3.2.2 Coordination with Parties and Public¶ ¶ In conducting such studies and related environmental compliance actions, the Secretary shall coordinate and seek input from the Parties and the public, in accordance with Applicable Law and policy, and as further described in Appendix A. ¶ ¶ <#>