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42 U.S.C. § 4272 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4272. Declaration of purpose
Because the complexity of modern life intensifies the need in a federal form of government for the fullest cooperation and coordination of activities between the levels of government, and because population growth and scientific developments portend an increasingly complex society in future years, it is essential that an appropriate agency be established to give continuing attention to intergovernmental problems.
It is intended that the Commission, in the performance of its duties, will—
(1) bring together representatives of the Federal, State, and local governments for the consideration of common problems;
(2) provide a forum for discussing the administration and coordination of Federal grant and other programs requiring intergovernmental cooperation;
(3) give critical attention to the conditions and controls involved in the administration of Federal grant programs;
(4) make available technical assistance to the executive and legislative branches of the Federal Government in the review of proposed legislation to determine its overall effect on the Federal system;
(5) encourage discussion and study at an early stage of emerging public problems that are likely to require intergovernmental cooperation;
(6) recommend, within the framework of the Constitution, the most desirable allocation of governmental functions, responsibilities, and revenues among the several levels of government; and
(7) recommend methods of coordinating and simplifying tax laws and administrative practices to achieve a more orderly and less competitive fiscal relationship between the levels of government and to reduce the burden of compliance for taxpayers.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 2, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 703.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2372 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
42 U.S.C. § 4273 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4273. Membership of Commission; appointment of members; term
(a) Number of members; appointment; qualifications
The Commission shall be composed of twenty-six members, as follows:
(1) Six appointed by the President of the United States, three of whom shall be officers of the executive branch of the Government, and three private citizens, all of whom shall have had experience or familiarity with relations between the levels of government;
(2) Three appointed by the President of the Senate, who shall be Members of the Senate;
(3) Three appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who shall be Members of the House;
(4) Four appointed by the President from a panel of at least eight Governors submitted by the Governors’ Conference;
(5) Three appointed by the President from a panel of at least six members of State legislative bodies submitted by the board of managers of the Council of State Governments;
(6) Four appointed by the President from a panel of at least eight mayors submitted jointly by the National League of Cities and the United States Conference of Mayors; and
(7) Three appointed by the President from a panel of at least six elected county officers submitted by the National Association of Counties.
(b) Political and geographical composition
The members appointed from private life under paragraph (1) of subsection (a) of this section shall be appointed without regard to political affiliation; of each class of members enumerated in paragraphs (2) and (3) of subsection (a) of this section, two shall be from the majority party of the respective houses; of each class of members enumerated in paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) of subsection (a) of this section, not more than two shall be from any one political party; of each class of members enumerated in paragraphs (5), (6) and (7) of subsection (a) of this section, not more than one shall be from any one State; at least two of the appointees under paragraph (6) of subsection (a) of this section shall be from cities under five hundred thousand population.
(c) Term of office; reappointment; period of service
The term of office of each member of the Commission shall be two years; members shall be eligible for reappointment; and, except as provided in section 4274(d) of this title, members shall serve until their successors are appointed.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 3, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 704; Pub. L. 89–733, §§ 1, 2, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1162.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2373 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Amendments
text: 1966—Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 89–733, § 1, substituted “National League of Cities” for “American Municipal Association”.
Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 89–733, § 1, substituted “National Association of Counties” for “National Association of County Officials”.
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 89–733, § 2, inserted provision that members shall serve until their successors are appointed, except as provided in section 4274(d) of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4274 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4274. Organization of Commission
(a) Initial meeting
The President shall convene the Commission within ninety days following September 24, 1959 at such time and place as he may designate for the Commission’s initial meeting.
(b) Chairman and Vice Chairman
The President shall designate a Chairman and a Vice Chairman from among members of the Commission.
(c) Vacancies in membership
Any vacancy in the membership of the Commission shall be filed in the same manner in which the original appointment was made; except that where the number of vacancies is fewer than the number of members specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6), and (7) of section 4273(a) of this title, each panel of names submitted in accordance with the aforementioned paragraphs shall contain at least two names for each vacancy.
(d) Termination of service in official position from which originally appointed
Where any member ceases to serve in the official position from which originally appointed under section 4273(a) of this title, his place on the Commission shall be deemed to be vacant.
(e) Quorum
Thirteen members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum, but two or more members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting hearings.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 4, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 705.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2374 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
42 U.S.C. § 4275 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4275. Duties of Commission
It shall be the duty of the Commission—
(1) to engage in such activities and to make such studies and investigations as are necessary or desirable in the accomplishment of the purposes set forth in section 4272 of this title;
(2) to consider, on its own initiative, ways and means for fostering better relations between the levels of government;
(3) to submit an annual report to the President and the Congress on or before January 31 of each year. The Commission may also submit such additional reports to the President, to the Congress or any committee of the Congress, and to any unit of government or organization as the Commission may deem appropriate.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 5, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 705.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2375 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in cl. (3) of this section relating to submittal of an annual report to Congress, 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 item 12 on page 153 of House Document No. 103–7.
heading: Study and Report to Congress of Effect on Funds Available for Housing and State and Local Bond Markets of Full Deposit Insurance for Public Funds; Submission Date; Authorization of Appropriations
text: Pub. L. 93–495, title I, § 101(f), Oct. 28, 1974, 88 Stat. 1502, required the Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations to conduct a study of the impact of section 101 of Pub. L. 93–495 [amending sections 1464, 1724, 1728, 1757, 1787, 1813, 1817 and 1821 of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and enacting provision set out as a note under section 1813 of Title 12] on funds available for housing and on State and local bond markets, and to make a report to the Congress of the results of its study not later than two years after Oct. 28, 1974, and authorized the appropriation of such sums as may be necessary to carry out section 101(f) of Pub. L. 93–495.
42 U.S.C. § 4277 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4277. Compensation of members
(a) Members of the Commission who are Members of Congress, officers of the executive branch of the Federal Government, Governors, or full-time salaries officers of city and county governments shall serve without compensation in addition to that received in their regular public employment, but shall be allowed necessary travel expenses (or, in the alternative, a per diem in lieu of subsistence and mileage not to exceed the rates prescribed in subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5), without regard to subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5, the Standardized Government Travel Regulations, or section 5731(a) of title 5, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of duties vested in the Commission.
(b) Unless prohibited by State or local law, members of the Commission, other than those to whom subsection (a) of this section is applicable, shall receive compensation at the rate of $50 per day for each day they are engaged in the performance of their duties as members of the Commission and shall be entitled to reimbursement for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members of the Commission, as provided for in subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 7, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 706; Pub. L. 89–733, § 5, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1162.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a), “subchapter I of chapter 57 of title 5” substituted for “the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended” and for “the Travel Expense Act of 1949, as amended (5 U.S.C. 835–842)”, and “section 5731(a) of title 5” substituted for “section 10 of the Act of March 3, 1933, (5 U.S.C. 73(b)”, on authority of Pub. L. 89–554, § 7(b), Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 631, the first section of which enacted Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
Section was formerly classified to section 2377 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
heading: Amendments
text: 1966—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 89–733 inserted “Unless prohibited by State or local law”.
42 U.S.C. § 4278 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4278. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 8, Sept. 24, 1959, 73 Stat. 706.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2378 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
42 U.S.C. § 4279 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4279. Receipt of funds; consideration by Congress
The Commission is authorized to receive funds through grants, contracts, and contributions from State and local governments and organizations thereof, and from nonprofit organizations. Such funds may be received and expended by the Commission only for purposes of this chapter. In making appropriations to the Commission the Congress shall consider the amount of any funds received by the Commission in addition to those funds appropriated to it by the Congress.
(Pub. L. 86–380, § 9, as added Pub. L. 89–733, § 6, Nov. 2, 1966, 80 Stat. 1162.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 2379 of Title 5 prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, § 1, Sept. 6, 1966, 80 Stat. 378.
42 U.S.C. § 4301 to 4312 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 4301 to 4312. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 4301 to 4312 of this title, Pub. L. 91–181, §§ 1–12, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, were omitted pursuant to section 4312 of this title which provided that Pub. L. 91–181 shall expire five years after Dec. 30, 1969.
Section 4301, Pub. L. 91–181, § 1, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, related to Congressional declaration of purpose.
Section 4302, Pub. L. 91–181, § 2, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, related to establishment of Cabinet Committee on Opportunities for Spanish-Speaking People, its composition, appointment of Chairman.
Section 4303, Pub. L. 91–181, § 3, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 838, related to functions of Committee.
Section 4304, Pub. L. 91–181, § 4, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to administrative powers of the Committee.
Section 4305, Pub. L. 91–181, § 5, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to utilization of services and facilities of governmental agencies.
Section 4306, Pub. L. 91–181, § 6, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to compensation of personnel and transfer of personnel from other Federal departments and agencies.
Section 4307, Pub. L. 91–181, § 7, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 839, related to establishment of an Advisory Council on Spanish-Speaking Americans.
Section 4308, Pub. L. 91–181, § 8, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840, related to nonimpairment of existing powers of other Federal departments and agencies.
Section 4309, Pub. L. 91–181, § 9, Dec. 30, 1969, 93 Stat. 840, related to restrictions on political activities of Committee and Advisory Council.
Section 4310, Pub. L. 91–181, § 10, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840; Pub. L. 92–122, Aug. 16, 1971, 85 Stat. 342, related to authorization of appropriations.
Section 4311, Pub. L. 91–181, § 11, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840, related to submission of reports to the President and Congress.
Section 4312, Pub. L. 91–181, § 12, Dec. 30, 1969, 83 Stat. 840, provided that this chapter shall expire five years after Dec. 30, 1969.
42 U.S.C. § 4332a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4332a. Accelerated decisionmaking in environmental reviews
(a) In general
In preparing a final environmental impact statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), if the lead agency modifies the statement in response to comments that are minor and are confined to factual corrections or explanations of why the comments do not warrant additional agency response, the lead agency may write on errata sheets attached to the statement instead of rewriting the draft statement, subject to the condition that the errata sheets—
(1) cite the sources, authorities, or reasons that support the position of the agency; and
(2) if appropriate, indicate the circumstances that would trigger agency reappraisal or further response.
(b) Incorporation
To the maximum extent practicable, the lead agency shall expeditiously develop a single document that consists of a final environmental impact statement and a record of decision, unless—
(1) the final environmental impact statement makes substantial changes to the proposed action that are relevant to environmental or safety concerns; or
(2) there are significant new circumstances or information relevant to environmental concerns and that bear on the proposed action or the impacts of the proposed action.
(Pub. L. 112–141, div. A, title I, § 1319, July 6, 2012, 126 Stat. 551.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 91–190, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 852, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4321 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act, also known as the MAP–21, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112–141, set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
42 U.S.C. § 4333 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4333. Conformity of administrative procedures to national environmental policy
All agencies of the Federal Government shall review their present statutory authority, administrative regulations, and current policies and procedures for the purpose of determining whether there are any deficiencies or inconsistencies therein which prohibit full compliance with the purposes and provisions of this chapter and shall propose to the President not later than July 1, 1971, such measures as may be necessary to bring their authority and policies into conformity with the intent, purposes, and procedures set forth in this chapter.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title I, § 103, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 854.)
42 U.S.C. § 4334 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4334. Other statutory obligations of agencies
Nothing in section 4332 or 4333 of this title shall in any way affect the specific statutory obligations of any Federal agency (1) to comply with criteria or standards of environmental quality, (2) to coordinate or consult with any other Federal or State agency, or (3) to act, or refrain from acting contingent upon the recommendations or certification of any other Federal or State agency.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title I, § 104, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 854.)
42 U.S.C. § 4341 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4341. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 201, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 854, which required the President to transmit to Congress annually an Environmental Quality Report, terminated, effective May 15, 2000, pursuant to section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance. See, also, item 1 on page 41 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 4342 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4342. Establishment; membership; Chairman; appointments
There is created in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Environmental Quality (hereinafter referred to as the “Council”). The Council shall be composed of three members who shall be appointed by the President to serve at his pleasure, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. The President shall designate one of the members of the Council to serve as Chairman. Each member shall be a person who, as a result of his training, experience, and attainments, is exceptionally well qualified to analyze and interpret environmental trends and information of all kinds; to appraise programs and activities of the Federal Government in the light of the policy set forth in subchapter I of this chapter; to be conscious of and responsive to the scientific, economic, social, esthetic, and cultural needs and interests of the Nation; and to formulate and recommend national policies to promote the improvement of the quality of the environment.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 202, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 854.)
heading: Council on Environmental Quality; Reduction of Members
text: Provisions stating that notwithstanding this section, the Council was to consist of one member, appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, serving as chairman and exercising all powers, functions, and duties of the Council, were contained in the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006, Pub. L. 109–54, title III, Aug. 2, 2005, 119 Stat. 543, and were repeated in provisions of subsequent appropriations acts which are not set out in the Code. Similar provisions were also contained in the following prior appropriations acts:
Pub. L. 108–447, div. I, title III, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3332.
Pub. L. 108–199, div. G, title III, Jan. 23, 2004, 118 Stat. 408.
Pub. L. 108–7, div. K, title III, Feb. 20, 2003, 117 Stat. 514.
Pub. L. 107–73, title III, Nov. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 686.
Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(1) [title III], Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1441, 1441A–45.
Pub. L. 106–74, title III, Oct. 20, 1999, 113 Stat. 1084.
Pub. L. 105–276, title III, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2500.
Pub. L. 105–65, title III, Oct. 27, 1997, 111 Stat. 1375.
42 U.S.C. § 4343 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4343. Employment of personnel, experts and consultants
(a) The Council may employ such officers and employees as may be necessary to carry out its functions under this chapter. In addition, the Council may employ and fix the compensation of such experts and consultants as may be necessary for the carrying out of its functions under this chapter, in accordance with section 3109 of title 5 (but without regard to the last sentence thereof).
(b) Notwithstanding section 1342 of title 31, the Council may accept and employ voluntary and uncompensated services in furtherance of the purposes of the Council.
(Pub. L. 91–190, title II, § 203, Jan. 1, 1970, 83 Stat. 855; Pub. L. 94–52, § 2, July 3, 1975, 89 Stat. 258.)
heading: References in Text
text: The last sentence of section 3109 of title 5, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means the last sentence of section 3109(b) of title 5, which was the last sentence of that section when the reference was enacted. Since then, section 3109 of title 5 has been amended to add subsecs. (c) to (e) at the end.
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (b), “section 1342 of title 31” substituted for “section 3679(b) of the Revised Statutes (31 U.S.C. 665(b))” on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance.
heading: Amendments
text: 1975—Pub. L. 94–52 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).