16 U.S.C. § 972b
Secretary of State to act for United States
(Pub. L. 98–445, § 4, Oct. 4, 1984, 98 Stat. 1716.)
This provision is no longer in force
The Secretary of State shall receive, on behalf of the United States Government, reports, requests, recommendations and other communications of the Council, and, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, shall act directly thereon or by reference to the appropriate authorities.