(a)  Duties of the Secretary

In addition to the duties prescribed under section 4009 of this title, the Secretary shall⁠—

(1)  review, for consistency with the provisions of this chapter and other applicable law, and approve or disapprove, marketing and promotion plans and budgets within sixty days after their submission by a council;

(2)  immediately notify a council in writing of the disapproval of a marketing and promotion plan or budget, together with reasons for such disapproval;

(3)  issue orders and amendments to such orders that are necessary to implement quality standards under section 4010(c) of this title;

(4)  promulgate regulations necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter;

(5)  enforce the provisions of this chapter, as provided under section 4016 of this title; and

(6)  make all appointments to councils in accordance with section 4009(f) of this title.

(b)  Assistance

The Secretary may provide, on a reimbursable or other basis, such administrative or technical assistance as a council may request for purposes of the initial organization and subsequent operation of the council.