---
kind: "section"
citation: "31 C.F.R. § 23.12"
title: "31"
number: "23.12"
heading: "Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective.”"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/31/23.12"
---

# §23.12. Definitions of “normal operation” and “statutory objective.”


For purposes of §§ [23.13](/cfr/31/23.13.md) and [23.14](/cfr/31/23.14.md), the terms “normal operation” and “statutory objective” shall have the following meaning:

- (a) Normal operation means the operation of a program or activity without significant changes that would impair its ability to meet its objectives.
- (b) Statutory objective means any purpose of a program or activity expressly stated in any Federal statute, State statute, or local statute or ordinance adopted by an elected, general purpose legislative body.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6101 et seq. (45 CFR part 90)

### Source

Source: 82 FR 47108, Oct. 11, 2017, unless otherwise noted.