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22 U.S.C. § 2802 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2802. Federal recognition
(a) Eligibility requirements
Any international exposition proposed to be held in the United States shall be eligible on application from its sponsors to receive the recognition of the Federal Government upon a finding of the President that recognition will be in the national interest. In making such a finding the President shall consider—
(1) a report by the Secretary of Commerce which shall include (A) an evaluation of purposes and reasons for the exposition, and (B) a determination that guaranteed financial and other support has been secured by the exposition from affected State and local governments and from business and civic leadership of the region and others in amounts sufficient in his judgment to assure the successful development and progress of the exposition;
(2) a report by the Secretary of State that the proposed exposition qualifies for consideration of registration by the Bureau of International Expositions (hereafter referred to as BIE); and
(3) such other evidence as the President may consider to be appropriate.
(b) Recognition and registration procedure; compliance with international convention; participation by States and foreign governments
Upon a finding by the President that an international exposition is eligible for Federal recognition, the President may take such measures recognizing the exposition as he deems proper, including, but not limited to—
(1) presenting of an official request by the United States for registration of the exposition by the BIE;
(2) providing for fulfillment of the requirements of the Convention of November 22, 1928, as amended, relating to international expositions; and
(3) extending invitations, by proclamation or by such other manner he deems proper, to the several States of the Union and to foreign governments to take part in the exposition, provided that he shall not extend such an invitation until he has been notified officially of BIE registration for the exposition.
(c) Report to Congress
The President shall report his actions under this section promptly to the Congress.
(Pub. L. 91–269, § 2, May 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 271.)
22 U.S.C. § 2804 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2804. Establishment of standards and criteria; publication in the Federal Register
(a) The Secretary of Commerce is hereby authorized and directed to establish and maintain standards, definitions, and criteria which are adequate to carry out the purposes of section 2802(a)(1) and section 2803(a) of this title; and
(b) Standards, definitions, and criteria established by the Secretary and such revisions in them as he may make from time to time shall be published in the Federal Register.
(Pub. L. 91–269, § 4, May 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 272.)
22 U.S.C. § 2805 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2805. Withdrawal of Federal recognition or participation
The President may withdraw Federal recognition or participation whenever he finds that continuing recognition or participation would be inconsistent with the national interest and with the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 91–269, § 5, May 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 272.)
22 U.S.C. § 2807 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2807. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums, not to exceed $200,000 in any fiscal year, as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 91–269, § 8, May 27, 1970, 84 Stat. 272.)
22 U.S.C. § 2821 to 2826 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§§ 2821 to 2826. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 2821 to 2826 expired, not later than the thirtieth day after June 30, 1975, pursuant to section 2823 of this title.
Section 2821, Pub. L. 92–352, title VI, § 601, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 497, declared that it was the purpose of this chapter to establish a commission to make studies and recommendations directed at providing a more effective system for formulation and implementation of foreign policy.
Section 2822, Pub. L. 92–352, title VI, § 602, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 497, established the commission, known as the Commission on the Organization of the Government for the Conduct of Foreign Policy.
Section 2823, Pub. L. 92–352, title VI, § 603, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 497; Pub. L. 93–126, § 4, Oct. 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 452, related to duties of the commission, required a comprehensive report be submitted to the President and to Congress not later than June 30, 1975, and provided that the commission cease to exist on the thirtieth day after the report was filed.
Section 2824, Pub. L. 92–352, title VI, § 604, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 498, related to powers of the commission.
Section 2825, Pub. L. 92–352, title VI, § 605, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 498, related to appointment and compensation of personnel and the services of experts and consultants.
Section 2826, Pub. L. 92–352, title VI, § 606, July 13, 1972, 86 Stat. 499, authorized sums as necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 2871 to 2877 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§§ 2871 to 2877. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 310(e), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 442
text: Section 2871, Pub. L. 93–129, § 2, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 457; Pub. L. 95–105, title III, § 302(a), Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 851; Pub. L. 99–93, title III, § 303(a), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 434; Pub. L. 101–246, title III, § 304, Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 64, provided congressional findings and declaration of purpose.
text: Section 2872, Pub. L. 93–129, § 3, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 457; Pub. L. 94–350, title III, § 302(a), (b), July 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 832; Pub. L. 95–105, title III, § 302(b), Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 851; Pub. L. 95–426, title III, § 303, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 976; Pub. L. 97–241, title IV, § 403(b), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 296, established Board for International Broadcasting.
text: Section 2873, Pub. L. 93–129, § 4, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 458; Pub. L. 94–350, title III, § 302(c), July 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 833; Pub. L. 95–105, title III, § 302(c), Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 851; Pub. L. 95–426, title III, § 304(a), Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 976; Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 315(c), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 445, provided for functions of Board.
text: Section 2874, Pub. L. 93–129, § 5, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 459; Pub. L. 95–105, title III, § 302(d), Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 852; Pub. L. 95–426, title III, § 305, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 976, set forth recordkeeping requirements for RFE/RL, Incorporated.
text: Section 2875, Pub. L. 93–129, § 6, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 459; Pub. L. 99–93, title III, § 305(a), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 436, related to duties of Secretary of State to assist Board.
text: Section 2876, Pub. L. 93–129, § 7, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 459; Pub. L. 99–514, § 2, Oct. 22, 1986, 100 Stat. 2095, authorized Board to receive and use contributions from public.
text: Section 2877, Pub. L. 93–129, § 8, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 460; Pub. L. 93–392, Aug. 28, 1974, 88 Stat. 781; Pub. L. 94–104, § 1, Oct. 6, 1975, 89 Stat. 508; Pub. L. 94–350, title III, § 301, July 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 832; Pub. L. 95–105, title III, § 301, Aug. 17, 1977, 91 Stat. 851; Pub. L. 95–426, title III, §§ 301(a), 302, 306, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 975, 976; Pub. L. 96–60, title III, § 302, Aug. 15, 1979, 93 Stat. 402; Pub. L. 97–241, title I, § 112(c), title IV, § 402, Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 278, 296; Pub. L. 98–164, title III, §§ 302, 303, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1036; Pub. L. 99–93, title III, §§ 301(a), 302, Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 434; Pub. L. 100–204, title V, §§ 501(a), 502, Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1383; Pub. L. 101–246, title III, § 301(a), Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 63; Pub. L. 102–138, title II, §§ 241, 242, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 704, authorized appropriations to carry out this chapter.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Aug. 11, 1995, see section 6209(e) of this title.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 93–129, § 1, Oct. 19, 1973, 87 Stat. 456, provided that Pub. L. 93–129 (enacting this chapter) could be cited as the “Board for International Broadcasting Act of 1973”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 310(e), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 442.
22 U.S.C. § 2877a (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2877a. Repealed. Pub. L. 101–302, title III, § 320(a)(2), May 25, 1990, 104 Stat. 247
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–246, title III, § 302, Feb. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 63, provided that any funds appropriated for Board of International Broadcasting would not be available for obligation or expenditure unless such funds were appropriated pursuant to an authorization for appropriations or if such funds were appropriated in excess of authorized level of appropriations.
22 U.S.C. § 2878 to 2883 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§§ 2878 to 2883. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–236, title III, § 310(e), Apr. 30, 1994, 108 Stat. 442
text: Section 2878, Pub. L. 93–129, § 9, as added Pub. L. 95–426, title III, § 307, Oct. 7, 1978, 92 Stat. 977, required reciprocity in use of broadcasting facilities by Communist countries.
text: Section 2879, Pub. L. 93–129, § 10, as added Pub. L. 96–60, title III, § 303, Aug. 15, 1979, 93 Stat. 402, required preparation and submission of report to Congress on alternative plans to relocate activities of RFE/RL, Incorporated to United States territory.
text: Section 2880, Pub. L. 93–129, § 11, as added Pub. L. 97–241, title IV, § 403(a), Aug. 24, 1982, 96 Stat. 296, related to merger of Board for International Broadcasting and RFE/RL Board.
text: Section 2881, Pub. L. 93–129, § 12, as added Pub. L. 98–164, title III, § 304, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1036, authorized use of funds for benefits for certain retirees and surviving spouses of employees of RFE/RL.
text: Section 2882, Pub. L. 93–129, § 13, as added Pub. L. 98–164, title III, § 305(a), Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1037, limited salary of RFE/RL President.
text: Section 2883, Pub. L. 93–129, § 14, as added Pub. L. 99–93, title III, § 303(b), Aug. 16, 1985, 99 Stat. 434, authorized use of funds for radio broadcasting to Afghanistan in the Dari and Pashto languages.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Aug. 11, 1995, see section 6209(e) of this title.
22 U.S.C. § 2901 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2901. Congressional statement of findings and declaration of purpose
(a) The Congress hereby finds that—
(1) the post-World War II evolution of the relationship between Japan and the United States to peacetime friendship and partnership is one of the most significant developments of the postwar period;
(2) the Agreement Between Japan and the United States of America Concerning the Ryukyu Islands and the Daito Islands, signed at Washington and Tokyo on June 17, 1971, is a major achievement and symbol of the new relationship between the United States and Japan; and
(3) the continuation of close United States-Japan friendship and cooperation will make a vital contribution to the prospects for peace, prosperity, and security in Asia and the world.
(b) It is therefore the purpose of this chapter to provide for the use of an amount equal to a part of the total sum payable by Japan to the United States in connection with the reversion of Okinawa to Japanese administration and the remaining funds of the amount set aside in 1962 for educational and cultural exchange with Japan (known as the G.A.R.I.O.A. Account) to aid education and culture at the highest level in order to enhance reciprocal people-to-people understanding and to support the close friendship and mutuality of interests between the United States and Japan.
(Pub. L. 94–118, § 2, Oct. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 603.)
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 94–118, § 1, Oct. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 603, provided: “That this Act [enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Japan-United States Friendship Act’.”
22 U.S.C. § 2903 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2903. Japan-United States Friendship Commission
(a) Establishment; composition
There is established a commission to be known as the Japan-United States Friendship Commission (hereafter referred to as the “Commission”). The Commission shall be composed of—
(1) the members of the United States Panel of the Joint Committee on United States-Japan Cultural and Educational Cooperation;
(2) two Members of the House of Representatives, to be appointed at the beginning of each Congress or upon the occurrence of a vacancy during a Congress by the Speaker of the House of Representatives;
(3) two Members of the Senate, to be appointed at the beginning of each Congress or upon the occurrence of a vacancy during a Congress by the President pro tempore of the Senate;
(4) the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts; and
(5) the Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
(b) Compensation and travel expenses
Members of the Commission who are not full-time officers or employees of the United States and who are not Members of Congress shall, while serving on business of the Commission, be entitled to receive compensation at rates fixed by the President, but not exceeding the rate specified at the time of such service for grade GS–18 in section 5332 of title 5, including traveltime; and while so serving away from their homes or regular places of business, all members of the Commission may be allowed travel expenses including per diem in lieu of subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5 for persons in Government service employed intermittently.
(c) Chairman; quorum; meetings
The Chairman of the United States Panel of the Joint Committee on United States-Japan Cultural and Educational Cooperation shall be the Chairman of the Commission. A majority of the members of the Commission shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall meet at least twice in each year.
(Pub. L. 94–118, § 4, Oct. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 604.)
heading: References in Other Laws to GS–16, 17, or 18 Pay Rates
text: References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5.
22 U.S.C. § 2904 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 2904. Functions of Commission
(a) Promotion of scholarly, cultural, and artistic activities; grants
The Commission is authorized to—
(1) develop and carry out programs at public or private institutions for the promotion of scholarly, cultural, and artistic activities in Japan and the United States consistent with the provisions of section 2902(b) of this title; and
(2) make grants to carry out such programs.
(b) Annual report
The Commission shall submit to the President and to the Congress an annual report of its activities under this chapter together with such recommendations as the Commission determines appropriate.
(Pub. L. 94–118, § 5, Oct. 20, 1975, 89 Stat. 605.)
22 U.S.C. § 3002 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3002. Function and duties of Commission
The Commission is authorized and directed to monitor the acts of the signatories which reflect compliance with or violation of the articles of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, with particular regard to the provisions relating to human rights and Cooperation in Humanitarian Fields. The Commission is further authorized and directed to monitor and encourage the development of programs and activities of the United States Government and private organizations with a view toward taking advantage of the provisions of the Final Act to expand East-West economic cooperation and a greater interchange of people and ideas between East and West.
(Pub. L. 94–304, § 2, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 99–7, § 2, Mar. 27, 1985, 99 Stat. 19.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe, referred to in text, means part four of the Helsinki Declaration which deals with follow-up to the Conference and possible steps to encourage compliance with its purposes and undertakings. The Declaration was signed on August 1, 1975 by the nine members of the European Economic Community and the 35 participants to the Conference included all the European States, both Communist (except Albania) and non-Communist, the United States, Canada, and several non-participating Mediterranean states. The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe is now called the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Pub. L. 99–7 inserted “human rights and” after “relating to”.
heading: Change of Name
text: The Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe to be called the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe effective Jan. 1, 1995, pursuant to Ex. Ord. No. 13029, Dec. 3, 1996, 61 F.R. 64591.
heading: Effective Date of 1985 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 99–7, § 6, Mar. 27, 1985, 99 Stat. 20, provided that:
“(a) Except as provided in subsection (b), this Act and the amendments made by this Act [amending this section and sections 3003, 3007, and 3008 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 3003 of this title] shall take effect on the date of enactment of this Act [Mar. 27, 1985] or April 15, 1985, whichever is later.
“(b)
(1) The amendment made by subsection (b) of the first section [amending section 3003 of this title] shall take effect on the first day of the One Hundredth Congress [which convenes in January 1987].
“(2) Subsection (d) of section 8 of the Act entitled ‘An Act to establish a Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe’, approved June 3, 1976 (as added by section 5 of this Act) [section 3008(d) of this title], shall be effective as of June 3, 1976.”
22 U.S.C. § 3004 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3004. Testimony of witnesses, production of evidence; issuance of subpena; administration of oaths
In carrying out this chapter, the Commission may require, by subpena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of such witnesses and the production of such books, records, correspondence, memorandums, papers, and documents as it deems necessary. Subpenas may be issued over the signature of the Chairman of the Commission or any member designated by him, and may be served by any person designated by the Chairman or such member. The Chairman of the Commission, or any member designated by him, may administer oaths to any witness.
(Pub. L. 94–304, § 4, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661.)
22 U.S.C. § 3005 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3005. Report relating to Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
In order to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties, the Secretary of State shall submit to the Commission an annual report discussing the overall United States policy objectives that are advanced through meetings of decision-making bodies of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the OSCE implementation review process, and other activities of the OSCE. The report shall also include a summary of specific United States policy objectives with respect to participating states where there is particular concern relating to the implementation of OSCE commitments or where an OSCE presence exists. Such summary shall address the role played by OSCE institutions, mechanisms, or field activities in achieving United States policy objectives. Each annual report shall cover the period from January 1 to December 31, shall be submitted not more than 90 days after the end of the reporting period, and shall be posted on the Internet website of the Department of State.
(Pub. L. 94–304, § 5, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 661; Pub. L. 102–138, title I, § 171, Oct. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 679; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title II, § 226, Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1369.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2002—Pub. L. 107–228 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “In order to assist the Commission in carrying out its duties, the President shall submit to the Commission an annual report,, which shall include (1) a detailed survey of actions by the signatories of the Final Act reflecting compliance with or violation of the provisions of the Final Act, and (2) a listing and description of present or planned programs and activities of the appropriate agencies of the executive branch and private organizations aimed at taking advantage of the provisions of the Final Act to expand East-West economic cooperation and to promote a greater interchange of people and ideas between East and West.”
1991—Pub. L. 102–138, § 171(2), which directed the striking out of “the first one to be submitted six months after June 3, 1976” after “report”, was executed by striking that language after “report,” to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Pub. L. 102–138, § 171(1), substituted “an annual report” for “a semiannual report”.
heading: Delegation of Functions
text: Memorandum of President of the United States, Feb. 10, 1992, 57 F.R. 5367, provided:
Memorandum for the Honorable James A. Baker, III, the Secretary of State
By virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America, including section 301 of title 3 of the United States Code, I hereby delegate to you the functions vested in me by section 5 of Public Law 94–304 (22 U.S.C. 3005). The authority delegated by this memorandum may be further delegated within the Department of State.
You are authorized and directed to publish this memorandum in the Federal Register.
George Bush.
22 U.S.C. § 3006 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 3006. Commission report to Congress; periodic reports; expenditure of appropriations
The Commission is authorized and directed to report to the House of Representatives and the Senate with respect to the matters covered by this chapter on a periodic basis and to provide information to Members of the House and Senate as requested. For each fiscal year for which an appropriation is made the Commission shall submit to Congress a report on its expenditures under such appropriation.
(Pub. L. 94–304, § 6, June 3, 1976, 90 Stat. 662.)
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions of law requiring submittal to Congress of any annual, semiannual, or other regular periodic report listed in House Document No. 103–7 (in which a report required under this section is listed on page 157), see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance.