This subchapter, chapter 7,
and sections 1305, 3105, 3344, 4301(2)(E), 5372, and 7521 of this
title, and the provisions of section 5335(a)(B) of this title that
relate to hearing examiners, do not limit or repeal additional requirements
imposed by statute or otherwise recognized by law. Except as otherwise
required by law, requirements or privileges relating to evidence or
procedure apply equally to agencies and persons. Each agency is granted
the authority necessary to comply with the requirements of this subchapter
through the issuance of rules or otherwise. Subsequent statute may not be held
to supersede or modify this subchapter, chapter 7, sections 1305,
3105, 3344, 4301(2)(E), 5372, or 7521 of this title, or the provisions
of section 5335(a)(B) of this title that relate to hearing examiners,
except to the extent that it does so expressly.
[5 USC 559. As amended
by acts of Oct. 22, 1968 (82 Stat. 1312); March 27, 1978 (92 Stat.
183); and Oct. 13, 1978 (92 Stat. 1221). “This subchapter” refers
to sections 551-559; “chapter 7” refers to sections 701-706.]