31 U.S.C. § 7108 — Limitation on authority under sections 7105–7107

Under regulations prescribed by the President, the head of an executive agency may act under sections 7105–7107 of this title for a project assisted under at least 2 assistance programs. The regulations must ensure that the head of an executive agency acts under those sections only— (1) when a problem cannot be adequately solved through other action under this chapter or other law; (2) when necessary to promote quick processing of applications or effective and efficient administration of the project; and (3) in a way consistent with protecting the interest of the United States Government and with the program purposes and requirements of law.