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§ 6611. Reorganization authority
(a) In general
(b) Requirements and limitations on reorganization plan
The reorganization plan transmitted under section 6601 of this title may not have the effect of—
(1) creating a new executive department;
(2) continuing a function beyond the period authorized by law for its exercise or beyond the time when it would have terminated if the reorganization had not been made;
(3) authorizing a Federal agency to exercise a function which is not authorized by law at the time the plan is transmitted to Congress;
(4) creating a new Federal agency which is not a component or part of an existing executive department or independent agency; or
(5) increasing the term of an office beyond that provided by law for the office.
(Pub. L. 105–277, div. G, subdiv. A, title XVI, § 1611, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–798.)