# 40 CFR § 233.4: Conflict of interest

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 40 CFR § 233.4
- **Heading:** Conflict of interest
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 40—Protection of Environment > CHAPTER I—ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY > SUBCHAPTER H—OCEAN DUMPING > PART 233—404 STATE PROGRAM REGULATIONS > Subpart A—General

## Text

Any public officer, employee, or individual with responsibilities related to the section 404 permitting program who has a direct personal or pecuniary interest in any matter that is subject to decision by the agency shall make known such interest in the official records of the agency and shall refrain from participating in any manner in such decision by the agency or any entity that reviews agency decisions.
[89 FR 103502, Dec. 18, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [40 CFR § 233.1 § 233.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.1.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.2 § 233.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.2.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.3 § 233.3 Confidentiality of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.3.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.4 § 233.4 Conflict of interest.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.4.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.10 § 233.10 Elements of a program submission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.10.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.11 § 233.11 Program description.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.11.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.12 § 233.12 Attorney General's statement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.12.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.13 § 233.13 Memorandum of Agreement with Regional Administrator.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.13.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.14 § 233.14 Memorandum of Agreement with the Secretary.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.14.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.15 § 233.15 Procedures for approving State programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.15.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.16 § 233.16 Procedures for revision of State programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.16.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.20 § 233.20 Prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.20.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.21 § 233.21 General permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.21.md)
- [40 CFR § 233.22 § 233.22 Emergency permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-40-233.22.md)

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