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This responds to a request from Senator Jeff Bingaman, Chairman, Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, for our opinion on issues relating to the responsibilities, authorities, and manner of appointment of the incumbent Associate Deputy Secretary of the Department of the Interior (DOI). Senator Bingaman expressed concern that the Associate Deputy Secretary might be exercising all of the author...

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Appointment of Department of the Interior Associate Deputy Secretary, B-290233, October 22, 2002

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B-290233: Oct 22, 2002

You have expressed concern that the Associate Deputy Secretary might be exercising all of the authorities of the Secretary of the Interior but. He was not nominated by the President and confirmed by the Senate. You have asked whether the incumbent Associate Deputy Secretary: (1) exercises "significant authority pursuant to the laws of the United States. (2) is a de facto "Officer of the United Sta...

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