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(4) Nonprofit organization

The term ‘‘nonprofit organization’’ means a

tax-exempt organization, as described in paragraph (3), (4), or (5) of section 501(c) of title 26.

(5) Secretary

The term ‘‘Secretary’’ means the Secretary

of Labor.

(6) Worker organization

The term ‘‘worker organization’’ means a

labor organization within the meaning of section 501(c)(5) of title 26.

(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, §544, Oct. 20, 1994, 108

Stat. 4053.)

§ 2704. Grants

(a) In general

The Secretary of Labor, after consultation

with the Secretary of Commerce, shall, to the

extent appropriations are available, award

grants to eligible entities to carry out the purposes described in section 2702 of this title.

(b) Eligibility

To be eligible to receive a grant under this

section, an entity shall—

(1) be a nonprofit organization, or a partnership consortium of such organizations;

(2) prepare and submit to the Secretary an

application at such time, in such manner, and

containing such information as the Secretary

may require, including a description of the activities that the entity will carry out using

amounts received under the grant; and

(3) agree to make available (directly or

through donations from public or private entities) non-Federal contributions toward the

costs of the activities to be conducted with

grant funds, in an amount equal to the

amount required under subsection (d) of this

section.

(c) Use of amounts

An entity shall use amounts received under a

grant awarded under this section to carry out

the purposes described in section 2702 of this

title through activities such as—

(1) the provision of technical assistance to

workers, worker organizations, employers,

State economic development agencies, State

industrial extension programs, Advanced

Technology Centers, and National Manufacturing Technology Centers to identify advanced workplace practices and strategies

that enhance the effective evaluation, selection, and implementation of advanced workplace technologies;

(2) the researching and identification of new

and advanced workplace technologies, and advanced workplace practices that promote the

improvement of workers’ skills, wages, working conditions, and job security, that research

the link between advanced workplace practices and long-term corporate performance,

and which are consistent with the needs of

local communities and the need for a healthy

environment; and

(3) the development and dissemination of

training programs and materials to be used for

and by workers, worker organizations, employers, State economic development agencies, State industrial extension programs, Advanced Technology Centers, and National

Manufacturing Technology Centers relating to

the activities and services provided pursuant

to paragraphs (1) and (2), and regarding successful practices including practices which address labor-management cooperation and the

involvement of workers in the design, development, and implementation of workplace practices and technologies.

(d) Terms of grants and non-Federal shares

(1) Terms

Grants awarded under this section shall be

for a term not to exceed six years.

(2) Non-Federal share

Amounts required to be contributed by an

entity under subsection (b)(3) of this section

shall equal—

(A) an amount equal to 15 percent of the

amount provided under the grant in the first

year for which the grant is awarded;

(B) an amount equal to 20 percent of the

amount provided under the grant in the second year for which the grant is awarded;

(C) an amount equal to 33 percent of the

amount provided under the grant in the

third year for which the grant is awarded;

(D) an amount equal to 40 percent of the

amount provided under the grant in the

fourth year for which the grant is awarded;

and

(E) an amount equal to 50 percent of the

amount provided under the grant in the fifth

and sixth years for which the grant is awarded.

(e) Evaluation

The Department shall develop mechanisms for

evaluating the effectiveness of the use of a grant

awarded under this section in carrying out the

purposes under section 2702 of this title and, not

later than two years after October 20, 1994, and

every two years thereafter, prepare and submit

a report to Congress concerning such evaluation.

(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, §545, Oct. 20, 1994, 108

Stat. 4053.)

§ 2705. Identification and dissemination of best

practices

(a) In general

(1) Information

The Secretary, in cooperation and after consultation with the Secretary of Commerce,

shall assist workers, worker organizations,

and employers in successfully adopting advanced workplace technologies, and advanced

workplace practices by identifying, collecting,

and disseminating information on best workplace practices and workplace assessment

tools, including—

(A) methods, techniques, and successful

models of labor-management cooperation

and of worker and worker organization participation in the development, evaluation,

selection, and implementation of new and

advanced workplace technologies, and advanced workplace practices;
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(B) methods, techniques, and successful

models for the design and implementation of

new and advanced workplace practices;

(C) methods, techniques, and successful

models for the design and implementation of

advanced forms of work organization; and

(D) methods, techniques, and successful

models for the assessment of worker skills

and training needs relating to the effective

development, evaluation, selection, and implementation of advanced workplace technologies, and advanced workplace practices.

(2) Contents

Such information on best workplace practices shall include—

(A) summaries and analyses of best practice cases;

(B) criteria for assessment of current

workplace practices; and

(C) information on the best available education and training materials and services

relating to the development, implementation, and operation of systems utilizing new

and advanced workplace technologies, and

advanced workplace practices.

(b) Distribution

The information and materials developed

under this section shall be distributed through

an appropriate entity designated by the Secretary of Commerce to the Regional Centers for

the Transfer of Manufacturing Technology, to

the Manufacturing Outreach Center, to other

technology training entities, and directly to

others as determined appropriate by the Secretary of Labor and the Secretary of Commerce.

(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, §546, Oct. 20, 1994, 108

Stat. 4055.)

§ 2706. Authorization of appropriations

(a) In general

There are authorized to be appropriated to

carry out this chapter such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years 1995 through

1997.

(b) Availability

Amounts appropriated under subsection (a) of

this section shall remain available until expended.

(Pub. L. 103–382, title V, §547, Oct. 20, 1994, 108

Stat. 4055.)