# 50 CFR § 38.4: Authorized functions, powers, and duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 38.4
- **Heading:** Authorized functions, powers, and duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER I—UNITED STATES FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER C—THE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM > PART 38—MIDWAY ATOLL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE > Subpart B—Executive Authority › Authorized Powers › Emergency Authority

## Text

The executive authority of the Regional Director concerning the Midway Islands includes:
(a) Issuance of citations for violations of this part and 50 CFR parts 25-32;
(b) Abatement of any public nuisance upon the failure of the person concerned to comply with a removal notice;
(c) Seizure of evidence;
(d) Investigation of accidents and offenses;
(e) Custody and disposal of lost or abandoned property;
(f) Regulation of aircraft and boat traffic and safety;
(g) Imposition of quarantines;
(h) Evacuation of hazardous areas;
(i) Lawful restraint, detention, confinement, and care of persons prior to their prompt transfer to the custody of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii;
(j) Lawful removal of person from the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge for cause;
(k) Regulation of vehicle traffic and safety;
(l) Performance of other lawful acts necessary for protecting the health and safety of persons and property on Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge; and
(m) Issuance of lawful notices and orders necessary to the exercise of executive authority under this section.

## Nearby sections

- [50 CFR § 38.1 § 38.1 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.2 § 38.2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.3 § 38.3 Executive authority; duration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.4 § 38.4 Authorized functions, powers, and duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.5 § 38.5 Emergency authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.6 § 38.6 General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.6.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.7 § 38.7 Adopted offenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.7.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.8 § 38.8 Consistency with Federal law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.8.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.9 § 38.9 Breach of the peace.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.9.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.10 § 38.10 Trespass.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.10.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.11 § 38.11 Prostitution and lewd behavior.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.12 § 38.12 Alcoholic beverages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.13 § 38.13 Speed limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 38.14 § 38.14 Miscellaneous prohibitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.14.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-38.4. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.