The requirements of sections 603 and 604 of this title do not alter in any manner standards otherwise applicable by law to agency action. (Added Pub. L. 96–354, § 3(a) , Sept. 19, 1980 , 94 Stat. 1168 .) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective Jan. 1, 1981 , see section 4 of Pub. L. 96–354 , set out as a note under section 601 of this title . CFR Title Parts 44 18 50 200