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    36 USC CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION    01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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             CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION         

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    Sec.                                                     
    170301.     Definition.                                           
    170302.     Organization.                                         
    170303.     Purposes.                                             
    170304.     Membership.                                           
    170305.     Governing body.                                       
    170306.     Powers.                                               
    170307.     Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.  
    170308.     Restrictions.                                         
    170309.     Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.                   
    170310.     Records and inspection.                               
    170311.     Service of process.                                   
    170312.     Liability for acts of officers and agents.            
    170313.     Annual report.                                        

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    36 USC Sec. 170301                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170301. Definition

-STATUTE-
      For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of
    Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)

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    170301         36:3613.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 14, 99 Stat.   
                                            500.                        
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      The words "the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Commonwealth of
    the Northern Mariana Islands" are omitted as included in "the
    territories and possessions of the United States".

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    36 USC Sec. 170302                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170302. Organization

-STATUTE-
      (a) Federal Charter. - Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (in
    this chapter, the "corporation"), a nonprofit corporation
    incorporated in Missouri, is a federally chartered corporation.
      (b) Expiration of Charter. - If the corporation does not comply
    with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this
    chapter expires.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)

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      Section                                                           
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    170302(a)      36:3601.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Secs. 1, 17, 99     
                                            Stat. 498, 501.             
    170302(b)      36:3616.                                             
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      This section is substituted for the source provisions for
    consistency in the revised title.

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    36 USC Sec. 170303                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170303. Purposes

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      The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles
    of incorporation and include - 
        (1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United
      States;
        (2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of
      historical episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining
      to "The Day of Infamy, 7 December 1941", and in particular those
      memories and records of patriotic service performed by the heroic
      Pearl Harbor survivors and nonsurvivors;
        (3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of
      those who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;
        (4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into
      taking more interest in the affairs and future of the United
      States to keep our Nation alert;
        (5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect
      the United States from enemies within and without our borders;
        (6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the
      spirit and practice of Americanism; and
        (7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness
      of mind and body in the youth of our Nation.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1442.)

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    170303         36:3603.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 3, 99 Stat. 498.
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      Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 170304                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170304. Membership

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      (a) Eligibility. - Eligibility for membership in the corporation
    and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the
    constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
      (b) Nondiscrimination. - The terms of membership may not
    discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national
    origin.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

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      Section                                                           
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    170304(a)      36:3605 (words          Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                    before 1st comma).      99-119, Sec. 5 (words before
                                            1st comma, words after 1st  
                                            comma related to            
                                            discrimination in           
                                            membership), 99 Stat. 499.  
    170304(b)      36:3605 (words                                       
                    after 1st comma                                     
                    related to                                          
                    discrimination in                                   
                    membership).                                        
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    36 USC Sec. 170305                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170305. Governing body

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      (a) Board of Directors. - The board of directors and the
    responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of
    incorporation.
      (b) Officers. - The officers and the election of officers are as
    provided in the articles of incorporation.
      (c) Nondiscrimination. - The requirements for holding office in
    the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
    religion, or national origin.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

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      Section                                                           
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    170305(a)      36:3606.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Secs. 5 (words after
                                            1st comma related to        
                                            discrimination in holding   
                                            office), 6, 7, 99 Stat. 499.
    170305(b)      36:3607.                                             
    170305(c)      36:3605 (words                                       
                    after 1st comma                                     
                    related to                                          
                    discrimination in                                   
                    holding office).                                    
    --------------------------------------------------------------------

      In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the
    laws of the State in which it is incorporated" are omitted as
    unnecessary.
      In subsection (a), the words "composition of" are omitted as
    unnecessary.
      In subsection (b), the words "positions of" are omitted as
    unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 170306                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170306. Powers

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      The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and
    articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is
    incorporated, including the power to - 
        (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the
      management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
        (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
        (3) adopt emblems and badges;
        (4) establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the
      affairs of the corporation;
        (5) publish a magazine and other publications;
        (6) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees
      and receive contributions or grants of money or property to be
      used to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
        (7) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the
      purposes of the corporation;
        (8) promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership
      requirements of which shall be as provided in the constitution
      and the bylaws of the corporation;
        (9) sue and be sued; and
        (10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the
      purposes of the corporation.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

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    170306         36:3602.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 2, 99 Stat. 498.
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      Before clause (1), the words "(hereinafter in this chapter
    referred to as the 'corporation')" and "and subject to the laws of
    such State" are omitted as unnecessary.
      In clause (1), the words "alter" and "not inconsistent with the
    laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is
    to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.
      In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.
      In clause (9), the words "complain, and defend in any court of
    competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.
      In clause (10), the words "lawful", "and things", and "objects
    and" are omitted as unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 170307                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-
      The corporation and its regional districts and local branches
    have the exclusive right to use the name "Pearl Harbor Survivors
    Association" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

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    170307         36:3615.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 16, 99 Stat.   
                                            501.                        
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      The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words
    "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 170308                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170308. Restrictions

-STATUTE-
      (a) Stock and Dividends. - The corporation may not issue stock or
    declare or pay a dividend.
      (b) Political Activities. - The corporation or a director or
    officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in
    any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence
    legislation.
      (c) Distribution of Income or Assets. - The income or assets of
    the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed
    to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter
    granted by this chapter or on dissolution or final liquidation of
    the corporation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of
    compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary
    expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors.
      (d) Loans. - The corporation may not make a loan to a director,
    officer, or employee.
      (e) Claim of Governmental Approval or Authorization. - The
    corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority
    of the United States Government for any of its activities.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

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    170308(a)      36:3608(c).             Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 8, 99 Stat. 499.
    170308(b)      36:3608(d).                                          
    170308(c)      36:3608(a).                                          
    170308(d)      36:3608(b).                                          
    170308(e)      36:3608(e).                                          
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      In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as
    unnecessary.
      In subsection (b), the words "as such" are substituted for
    "acting as such" for consistency in the revised title.
      In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are
    substituted for "inure to", and the words "rendered to the
    corporation" are omitted, for consistency in the revised title.

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    36 USC Sec. 170309                                          01/03/2007

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                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170309. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status

-STATUTE-
      The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization
    exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26
    U.S.C. 1 et seq.).

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1444.)

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    170309         36:3614.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 15, 99 Stat.   
                                            500.                        
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    36 USC Sec. 170310                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170310. Records and inspection

-STATUTE-
      (a) Records. - The corporation shall keep - 
        (1) correct and complete records of account;
        (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
      directors, and committees having any of the authority of its
      board of directors; and
        (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and
      addresses of its members entitled to vote.

      (b) Inspection. - A member entitled to vote, or an agent or
    attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation
    for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1444.)

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    170310         36:3610.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 10, 99 Stat.   
                                            500.                        
    --------------------------------------------------------------------

      The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for
    consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the
    United States Code.

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    36 USC Sec. 170311                                          01/03/2007

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                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170311. Service of process

-STATUTE-
      The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process
    of each State in which it is incorporated and each State in which
    it carries on activities.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1444.)

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    170311         36:3604.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 4, 99 Stat. 499.
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      The words "in furtherance of its corporate purposes" are omitted
    as unnecessary.

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    36 USC Sec. 170312                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170312. Liability for acts of officers and agents

-STATUTE-
      The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents
    acting within the scope of their authority.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1444.)

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      Section                                                           
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    170312         36:3609.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 9, 99 Stat. 500.
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    36 USC Sec. 170313                                          01/03/2007

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    TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND
                ORGANIZATIONS                       
    Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
    Part B - Organizations
    CHAPTER 1703 - PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION

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    Sec. 170313. Annual report

-STATUTE-
      The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the
    activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The
    report shall be submitted at the same time as the report of the
    audit required by section 10101 of this title. The report may not
    be printed as a public document.

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    (Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1444.)

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      Section                                                           
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    170313         36:3611.                Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L.        
                                            99-119, Sec. 12, 99 Stat.   
                                            500.                        
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                   TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS               
      For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions
    in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104-66, as amended,
    set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and
    Finance, and page 205 of House Document No. 103-7.

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