inherently governmental function
Defined in 3 places across 3 titles of the United States Code.
As used in this paragraph, the term “inherently governmental function” means any activity that is so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including an activity that requires either the exercise of discretion in applying the authority of the Government or the use of judgment in making a decision for the Government.
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- 2004–present33 U.S.C. § 1223Navigation and Navigable Waters · Vessel operating requirements · in this section
As used in this subparagraph, the term “inherently governmental function” means any activity that is so intimately related to the public interest as to mandate performance by an officer or employee of the Federal Government, including an activity that requires either the exercise of discretion in applying the authority of the Government or the use of value judgment in making a decision for the Government.
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- 1994–present42 U.S.C. § 12651GThe Public Health and Welfare · Administration · in this section
The term “inherently governmental function” has the meaning given that term in the Federal Activities Inventory Reform Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–270; 31 U.S.C. 501 note).
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- 2011–present10 U.S.C. § 2463Armed Forces · Guidelines and procedures for use of civilian employees to perform Department of Defense functions · in this section