# 45 CFR § 1700.1: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 45 CFR § 1700.1
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 45—Public Welfare > Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER XVII—NATIONAL COMMISSION ON LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION SCIENCE > PART 1700—ORGANIZATION AND FUNCTIONS

## Text

The National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (NCLIS):
(a) Advises the President and the Congress on library and information services adequate to meet the needs of the people of the United States;
(b) Advises Federal, State, and local governments, and other public and private organizations regarding library services and information science, including consultations on relevant treaties, international agreements, and implementing legislation; and
(c) Promotes research and development activities to extend and improve the nation's library and information handling capabilities as essential links in national and international networks.

## Nearby sections

- [45 CFR § 1700.1 § 1700.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.2 § 1700.2 Functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.3 § 1700.3 Membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.4 § 1700.4 Chairperson.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 1700.5 § 1700.5 Executive Director.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1700.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.1 § 1701.1 Statement of policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.2 § 1701.2 Disclosure of records and informational materials.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.2.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.3 § 1701.3 Requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.3.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.4 § 1701.4 Fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.4.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.5 § 1701.5 Prompt response.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.5.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.6 § 1701.6 Form of denial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.6.md)
- [45 CFR § 1701.7 § 1701.7 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1701.7.md)
- [45 CFR § 1705.1 § 1705.1 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1705.1.md)
- [45 CFR § 1705.2 § 1705.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-45-1705.2.md)

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