(a) The regulations in this part implement E.O. 12372,
``Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs,'' issued July 14, 1982
and amended on April 8, 1983. These regulations also implement
applicable provisions of section 401 of the Intergovernmental
Cooperation Act of 1968.
(b) These regulations are intended to foster an intergovernmental
partnership and a strengthened Federalism by relying on state processes
and on state,
areawide, regional and local coordination for review of proposed Federal
financial assistance and direct Federal development.
(c) These regulations are intended to aid the internal management of
the Department, and are not intended to create any right or benefit
enforceable at law by a party against the Department or its officers.
