# 49 CFR § 1.70: Overview

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.70

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 1.70
- **Heading:** Overview
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of Transportation > PART 1—ORGANIZATION AND DELEGATION OF POWERS AND DUTIES > Subpart C—Office of Inspector General

## Text

This subpart describes the key responsibilities of the Office of Inspector General, the structure of the office, and the authority of the Inspector General.

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 1.1 § 1.1 Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.1.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.2 § 1.2 Organization of the Department.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.2.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.3 § 1.3 Exercise of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.3.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.4 § 1.4 Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.4.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.11 § 1.11 Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.11.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.13 § 1.13 OST key responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.13.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.15 § 1.15 OST structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.15.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.17 § 1.17 OST line of secretarial succession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.17.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.70 § 1.70 Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.70.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.71 § 1.71 Key responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.71.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.72 § 1.72 Structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.72.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.73 § 1.73 Authority of Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.73.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.74 § 1.74 Delegations to Inspector General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.74.md)
- [49 CFR § 1.80 § 1.80 Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-1.80.md)

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