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42 U.S.C. § 4907 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4907. Labeling
(a) Regulations
The Administrator shall by regulation designate any product (or class thereof)—
(1) which emits noise capable of adversely affecting the public health or welfare; or
(2) which is sold wholly or in part on the basis of its effectiveness in reducing noise.
(b) Manner of notice; form; methods and units of measurement
For each product (or class thereof) designated under subsection (a) of this section the Administrator shall by regulation require that notice be given to the prospective user of the level of the noise the product emits, or of its effectiveness in reducing noise, as the case may be. Such regulations shall specify (1) whether such notice shall be affixed to the product or to the outside of its container, or to both, at the time of its sale to the ultimate purchaser or whether such notice shall be given to the prospective user in some other manner, (2) the form of the notice, and (3) the methods and units of measurement to be used. Section 4905(c)(2) of this title shall apply to the prescribing of any regulation under this section.
(c) State regulation of product labeling
This section does not prevent any State or political subdivision thereof from regulating product labeling or information respecting products in any way not in conflict with regulations prescribed by the Administrator under this section.
(Pub. L. 92–574, § 8, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1241.)
42 U.S.C. § 4908 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4908. Imports
The Secretary of the Treasury shall, in consultation with the Administrator, issue regulations to carry out the provisions of this chapter with respect to new products imported or offered for importation.
(Pub. L. 92–574, § 9, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1242.)
42 U.S.C. § 4909 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4909. Prohibited acts
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, the following acts or the causing thereof are prohibited:
(1) In the case of a manufacturer, to distribute in commerce any new product manufactured after the effective date of a regulation prescribed under section 4905 of this title which is applicable to such product, except in conformity with such regulation.
(2)
(A) The removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of any device or element of design incorporated into any product in compliance with regulations under section 4905 of this title, prior to its sale or delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use, or (B) the use of a product after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person.
(3) In the case of a manufacturer, to distribute in commerce any new product manufactured after the effective date of a regulation prescribed under section 4907(b) of this title (requiring information respecting noise) which is applicable to such product, except in conformity with such regulation.
(4) The removal by any person of any notice affixed to a product or container pursuant to regulations prescribed under section 4907(b) of this title, prior to sale of the product to the ultimate purchaser.
(5) The importation into the United States by any person of any new product in violation of a regulation prescribed under section 4908 of this title which is applicable to such product.
(6) The failure or refusal by any person to comply with any requirement of section 4910(d) or 4912(a) of this title or regulations prescribed under section 4912(a), 4916, or 4917 of this title.
(b)
(1) For the purpose of research, investigations, studies, demonstrations, or training, or for reasons of national security, the Administrator may exempt for a specified period of time any product, or class thereof, from paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (5) of subsection (a) of this section, upon such terms and conditions as he may find necessary to protect the public health or welfare.
(2) Paragraphs (1), (2), (3), and (4) of subsection (a) of this section shall not apply with respect to any product which is manufactured solely for use outside any State and which (and the container of which) is labeled or otherwise marked to show that it is manufactured solely for use outside any State; except that such paragraphs shall apply to such product if it is in fact distributed in commerce for use in any State.
(Pub. L. 92–574, § 10, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1242.)
42 U.S.C. § 4910 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4910. Enforcement
(a) Criminal penalties
(1) Any person who willfully or knowingly violates paragraph (1), (3), (5), or (6) of subsection (a) of section 4909 of this title shall be punished by a fine of not more than $25,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by both. If the conviction is for a violation committed after a first conviction of such person under this subsection, punishment shall be by a fine of not more than $50,000 per day of violation, or by imprisonment for not more than two years, or by both.
(2) Any person who violates paragraph (1), (3), (5), or (6) of subsection (a) of section 4909 of this title shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 per day of such violation.
(b) Separate violations
For the purpose of this section, each day of violation of any paragraph of section 4909(a) of this title shall constitute a separate violation of that section.
(c) Actions to restrain violations
The district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction of actions brought by and in the name of the United States to restrain any violations of section 4909(a) of this title.
(d) Orders issued to protect public health and welfare; notice; opportunity for hearing
(1) Whenever any person is in violation of section 4909(a) of this title, the Administrator may issue an order specifying such relief as he determines is necessary to protect the public health and welfare.
(2) Any order under this subsection shall be issued only after notice and opportunity for a hearing in accordance with section 554 of title 5.
(e) “Person” defined
The term “person,” as used in this section, does not include a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States.
(Pub. L. 92–574, § 11, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1242; Pub. L. 95–609, § 4, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3081.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–609 redesignated existing provisions as par. (1) and added par. (2).
42 U.S.C. § 4912 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4912. Records, reports, and information
(a) Duties of manufacturers of products
Each manufacturer of a product to which regulations under section 4905 or 4907 of this title apply shall—
(1) establish and maintain such records, make such reports, provide such information, and make such tests, as the Administrator may reasonably require to enable him to determine whether such manufacturer has acted or is acting in compliance with this chapter,
(2) upon request of an officer or employee duly designated by the Administrator, permit such officer or employee at reasonable times to have access to such information and the results of such tests and to copy such records, and
(3) to the extent required by regulations of the Administrator, make products coming off the assembly line or otherwise in the hands of the manufacturer available for testing by the Administrator.
(b) Confidential information; disclosure
(1) All information obtained by the Administrator or his representatives pursuant to subsection (a) of this section, which information contains or relates to a trade secret or other matter referred to in section 1905 of title 18, shall be considered confidential for the purpose of that section, except that such information may be disclosed to other Federal officers or employees, in whose possession it shall remain confidential, or when relevant to the matter in controversy in any proceeding under this chapter.
(2) Nothing in this subsection shall authorize the withholding of information by the Administrator, or by any officers or employees under his control, from the duly authorized committees of the Congress.
(c) Violations and penalties
Any person who knowingly makes any false statement, representation, or certification in any application, record, report, plan, or other document filed or required to be maintained under this chapter or who falsifies, tampers with, or knowingly renders inaccurate any monitoring device or method required to be maintained under this chapter, shall upon conviction be punished by a fine of not more than $10,000, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both.
(Pub. L. 92–574, § 13, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1244.)
42 U.S.C. § 4918 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4918. Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter (other than for research and development) $15,000,000 for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1979.
(Pub. L. 92–574, § 19, Oct. 27, 1972, 86 Stat. 1250; Pub. L. 94–301, § 2, May 31, 1976, 90 Stat. 590; Pub. L. 95–609, § 6, Nov. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 3081.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1978—Pub. L. 95–609 substituted provisions authorizing appropriations of $15,000,000 for 1979 for provisions authorizing appropriations for fiscal years 1973 to 1977 and struck out restriction on expenditures for research and development.
1976—Pub. L. 94–301 inserted authorization of appropriations for fiscal year ending June 30, 1976, the transition period, and fiscal year ending September 30, 1977, and provisions excepting appropriations for research and development use.
42 U.S.C. § 4952 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4952. Authority to operate VISTA program
This part shall be administered by one of the Assistant Directors appointed pursuant to section 12651e(d)(1)(A) of this title. Such Director may recruit, select, and train persons to serve in full-time volunteer programs consistent with the provisions and to carry out the purpose of this part.
(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 102, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 396; Pub. L. 98–288, § 3, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 189; Pub. L. 101–204, title I, § 101(d)(1), Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1811; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 322(a), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 899.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–82 substituted “This part shall be administered by one of the Assistant Directors appointed pursuant to section 12651e(d)(1)(A) of this title. Such Director” for “The Director”.
1989—Pub. L. 101–204 struck out subsec. (a) designation before “The Director may”, struck out subsec. (b) which related to replacement of applicants who become unavailable for service, and struck out subsec. (c) which related to age quotas.
1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–288 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsecs. (b) and (c).
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 322(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 899, provided that: “The amendments made by subsection (a) [amending this section] shall take effect on the effective date of section 203(b).”
[Section 203(b) of Pub. L. 103–82 is effective 18 months after Sept. 21, 1993, or on such earlier date as the President shall determine to be appropriate and announce by proclamation in the Federal Register, see section 203(d) of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 12651 of this title.]
42 U.S.C. § 4956 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4956. Participation of program beneficiaries
To the maximum extent practicable, the people of the communities to be served by volunteers under this subchapter shall participate in planning, developing, and implementing programs thereunder, and the Director, after consultation with sponsoring agencies (including volunteers assigned to them) and the people served by such agencies, shall establish in regulations, a continuing mechanism for the meaningful participation of such program beneficiaries.
(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 106, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 398; Pub. L. 98–288, § 7, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 191.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–288 substituted “establish in regulations” for “take all necessary steps to establish, in regulations he shall prescribe”.
42 U.S.C. § 4957 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4957. Participation of younger and older persons
In carrying out this part and part C of this subchapter, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of individuals 18 through 27 years of age, and individuals 55 years of age and older, in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts.
(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 107, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 399; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 326, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 901.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section read as follows: “In carrying out this part and part C of this subchapter, the Director shall take necessary steps, including the development of special projects, where appropriate, to encourage the fullest participation of older persons and older persons membership groups as volunteers and participant agencies in the various programs and activities authorized under such parts and, because of the high proportion of older persons within the poverty group, shall encourage the development of a variety of volunteer services to older persons, including special projects, to assure that such persons are served in proportion to their need.”
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 4951 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4959 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4959. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2104, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1583
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 109, as added Pub. L. 99–551, § 4(a), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3072; amended Pub. L. 101–204, title VI, § 601, Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1819; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 327, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 902; Pub. L. 105–277, div. A, § 101(f) [title VIII, § 405(d)(36)(B), (f)(28)(B)], Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2681–337, 2681–427, 2681–434, related to the VISTA Literacy Corps.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4960 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4960. Applications for assistance
In reviewing an application for assistance under this part, the Director shall not deny such assistance to any project or program, or any public or private nonprofit organization, solely on the basis of the duration of the assistance such project, program, or organization has received under this part prior to the date of submission of the application. The Director shall grant assistance under this part on the basis of merit and to accomplish the goals of the VISTA program, and shall consider the needs and requirements of projects in existence on such date as well as potential new projects.
(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 109, formerly § 110, as added Pub. L. 101–204, title I, § 103, Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1812; amended Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 328, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 902; renumbered § 109, Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2105, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1583.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 109 of Pub. L. 93–113 was classified to section 4959 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2104, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1583, effective Oct. 1, 2009.
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally, substituting present provisions for provisions which related to: in subsec. (a), duration; in subsec. (b), consideration of application; in subsec. (c), new project or program; in subsec. (d), renewal of assistance; in subsec. (e), eligibility; and in subsec. (f), notice.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 4951 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4971 to 4973 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4971 to 4973. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2121, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1584
text: Section 4971, Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 111, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 399; Pub. L. 98–288, § 9, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 191; Pub. L. 99–551, § 5, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3073; Pub. L. 101–204, title II, § 201(2), Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1813; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 330(a)(2), (3), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 902, set forth the congressional statement of purpose for the University Year for VISTA program of full-time volunteer service by students enrolled in institutions of higher education.
text: Section 4972, Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 112, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 399; Pub. L. 98–288, § 30(b)(1), May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 99–551, § 10(i)(2), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3078; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 330(a)(4), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 902, provided the Director with authority to operate University Year for VISTA program.
text: Section 4973, Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 113, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 399; Pub. L. 96–143, § 5, Dec. 13, 1979, 93 Stat. 1075; Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 608(f)(1), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 488; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 330(a)(2), (3), (b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 902, set out special conditions related to the University Year for VISTA program.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4991 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4991. Congressional statement of purpose
This part provides for special emphasis and demonstration volunteer programs, together with appropriate powers and responsibilities designed to assist in the development and coordination of such programs. The purpose of this part is to strengthen and supplement efforts to meet a broad range of needs, particularly those related to poverty, by encouraging and enabling persons from all walks of life and from all age groups to perform meaningful and constructive volunteer service in agencies, institutions, and organizations where the application of human talent and dedication may help to meet such needs. It is the further purpose of this part to provide technical and financial assistance to encourage voluntary organizations and volunteer efforts at the national, State, and local level.
(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 121, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 400; Pub. L. 98–288, § 11, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 191; Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2131, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1584.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2009—Pub. L. 111–13 substituted “organizations” for “situations” in second sentence.
1984—Pub. L. 98–288 struck out “human, social, and environmental” after “broad range of”, and inserted at end “It is the further purpose of this part to provide technical and financial assistance to encourage voluntary organizations and volunteer efforts at the national, State, and local level.”
heading: Effective Date of 2009 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 111–13 effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as a note under section 4950 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4993 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4993. Technical and financial assistance
The Director may provide technical and financial assistance to Federal agencies, State and local governments and agencies, private nonprofit organizations, employers, and other private organizations that utilize or desire to utilize volunteers in carrying out the purpose of this part.
(Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 123, as added Pub. L. 94–293, § 3(b)(1), May 27, 1976, 90 Stat. 525; amended Pub. L. 98–288, § 13, May 21, 1984, 98 Stat. 192; Pub. L. 101–204, title VI, § 602, Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1820; Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 332, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 903.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1993—Pub. L. 103–82 amended section generally, substituting single sentence authorizing technical and financial assistance for former subsecs. (a) and (b) which contained similar general authority and provisions detailing use of the general authority.
1989—Pub. L. 101–204 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a) and added subsec. (b).
1984—Pub. L. 98–288 substituted “(2) technical assistance and training programs, including the creation or expansion of private capabilities where possible and the development of voluntary organizations, with particular emphasis on low-income, minority, and community-based groups, or (3)” for “or (2)”.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–82 effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as a note under section 4951 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4994 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4994. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 333(1), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 903
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 124, as added Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4301(1), Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–152; amended Pub. L. 100–690, title III, § 3401(a)(1), Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4252; Pub. L. 101–204, title III, § 302, title VI, § 603, Dec. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 1813, 1820, related to drug abuse education and prevention services and activities.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 392 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under section 4951 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 4995 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 4995. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–13, title II, § 2132, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1584
text: Section, Pub. L. 93–113, title I, § 124, formerly § 125, as added Pub. L. 102–73, title VII, § 701(a)(1), July 25, 1991, 105 Stat. 358; renumbered § 124 and amended Pub. L. 103–82, title III, § 333(2), title IV, § 405(a)(5), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 903, 920, authorized the Director to award literacy challenge grants to eligible public agencies and private organizations.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 124 of Pub. L. 93–113 was classified to section 4994 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 2009, see section 6101(a) of Pub. L. 111–13, set out as an Effective Date of 2009 Amendment note under section 4950 of this title.