# 18 C.F.R. § 706.201 (2026): Proscribed actions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_201

## Section

- **Citation:** 18 C.F.R. § 706.201 (2026)
- **Heading:** Proscribed actions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 18 CFR: Conservation of Power and Water Resources / Chapter VI: WATER RESOURCES COUNCIL / Part 706: EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONDUCT / Subpart B: Conduct and Responsibilities of Employees / § 706.201: § 706.201   Proscribed actions.

## Text

An employee shall avoid any action which might result in, or create the appearance of:
(a) Using public office for private gain;
(b) Giving preferential treatment to any person;
(c) Impeding Government efficiency or economy;
(d) Losing complete independence or impartiality;
(e) Making a Government decision outside official channels; or
(f) Affecting adversely the confidence of the public in the integrity of the Government.

## Nearby sections

- [18 C.F.R. § 706.201 (2026) § 706.201   Proscribed actions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_201.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.202 (2026) § 706.202   Gifts, entertainment, and favors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_202.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.203 (2026) § 706.203   Outside employment and activity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_203.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.204 (2026) § 706.204   Financial interests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_204.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.205 (2026) § 706.205   Misuse of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_205.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.206 (2026) § 706.206   Support of Council programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_206.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.207 (2026) § 706.207   Use of Government property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_207.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.208 (2026) § 706.208   Indebtedness.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_208.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.209 (2026) § 706.209   Gambling, betting, and lotteries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_209.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.210 (2026) § 706.210   Coercion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_210.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.211 (2026) § 706.211   General conduct prejudicial to the Government.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_211.md)
- [18 C.F.R. § 706.212 (2026) § 706.212   Miscellaneous statutory provisions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T18_P706_S706_212.md)

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