Delegation of Powers and Duties to Private Persons

Delegation of Powers and Duties to Private Persons delegation by administrator Sec. 314. (a) In exercising the powers and duties vested in him by this Act, the Administrator may, subject to such regulations, supervision, and review as he may prescribe, delegate to any properly qualified private person, or to any employee or employees under the supervision of such person, any work, business, or function respecting (1) the examination, inspection, and testing necessary to the issuance of certificates under title VI of this Act, and (2) the issuance of such certificates in accordance with standards established by him. The Administrator may establish the maximum fees which such private persons may charge for their services and may rescind any delegation made by him pursuant to this subsection at any time and for any reason which he deems appropriate. application for reconsideration (b) Any person affected by any action taken by any private person exercising delegated authority under this section may apply for reconsideration of such action by the Administrator. The Administrator upon his own initiative, with respect to the authority granted under subsection (a), may reconsider the action of any private person either before or after it has become effective. If, upon reconsideration by the Administrator, it shall appear that the action in question is in any respect unjust or unwarranted, the Administrator shall reverse, change, or modify the same accordingly; otherwise such action shall be affirmed: Provided, That nothing in this subsection shall be construed as modifying, amending, or repealing any provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act.