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42 U.S.C. § 3215 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3215. Penalties
(a) False statements; security overvaluation
A person that makes any statement that the person knows to be false, or willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of—
(1) obtaining for the person or for any applicant any financial assistance under this chapter or any extension of the assistance by renewal, deferment, or action, or by any other means, or the acceptance, release, or substitution of security for the assistance;
(2) influencing in any manner the action of the Secretary; or
(3) obtaining money, property, or any thing of value, under this chapter;
shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(b) Embezzlement and fraud-related crimes
A person that is connected in any capacity with the Secretary in the administration of this chapter and that—
(1) embezzles, abstracts, purloins, or willfully misapplies any funds, securities, or other thing of value, that is pledged or otherwise entrusted to the person;
(2) with intent to defraud the Secretary or any other person or entity, or to deceive any officer, auditor, or examiner—
(A) makes any false entry in any book, report, or statement of or to the Secretary; or
(B) without being duly authorized, draws any order or issue, puts forth, or assigns any note, debenture, bond, or other obligation, or draft, bill of exchange, mortgage, judgment, or decree thereof;
(3) with intent to defraud, participates or shares in or receives directly or indirectly any money, profit, property, or benefit through any transaction, loan, grant, commission, contract, or any other act of the Secretary; or
(4) gives any unauthorized information concerning any future action or plan of the Secretary that might affect the value of securities, or having such knowledge invests or speculates, directly or indirectly, in the securities or property of any company or corporation receiving loans, grants, or other assistance from the Secretary;
shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3614.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3215, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 705, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573, related to separability of provisions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
42 U.S.C. § 3216 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3216. Employment of expediters and administrative employees
Assistance shall not be provided by the Secretary under this chapter to any business unless the owners, partners, or officers of the business—
(1) certify to the Secretary the names of any attorneys, agents, and other persons engaged by or on behalf of the business for the purpose of expediting applications made to the Secretary for assistance of any kind, under this chapter, and the fees paid or to be paid to the person for expediting the applications; and
(2) execute an agreement binding the business, for the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the assistance is provided by the Secretary to the business, to refrain from employing, offering any office or employment to, or retaining for professional services, any person who, on the date on which the assistance or any part of the assistance was provided, or within the 1-year period ending on that date—
(A) served as an officer, attorney, agent, or employee of the Department; and
(B) occupied a position or engaged in activities that the Secretary determines involved discretion with respect to the granting of assistance under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 606, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3615.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3216, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 706, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573, defined terms as used in this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
42 U.S.C. § 3217 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3217. Maintenance and public inspection of list of approved applications for financial assistance
(a) In general
The Secretary shall—
(1) maintain as a permanent part of the records of the Department a list of applications approved for financial assistance under this chapter; and
(2) make the list available for public inspection during the regular business hours of the Department.
(b) Additions to list
The following information shall be added to the list maintained under subsection (a) of this section as soon as an application described in subsection (a)(1) of this section is approved:
(1) The name of the applicant and, in the case of a corporate application, the name of each officer and director of the corporation.
(2) The amount and duration of the financial assistance for which application is made.
(3) The purposes for which the proceeds of the financial assistance are to be used.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 607, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3615.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3217, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 707, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 94–273, § 26, Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 380, required annual report to Congress on operations under this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
42 U.S.C. § 3218 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3218. Records and audits
(a) Recordkeeping and disclosure requirements
Each recipient of assistance under this chapter shall keep such records as the Secretary shall require, including records that fully disclose—
(1) the amount and the disposition by the recipient of the proceeds of the assistance;
(2) the total cost of the project in connection with which the assistance is given or used;
(3) the amount and nature of the portion of the cost of the project provided by other sources; and
(4) such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
(b) Access to books for examination and audit
The Secretary, the Inspector General of the Department, and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any duly authorized representative, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient that relate to assistance received under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 608, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3218, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 708, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573, authorized delegation of functions and transfer of funds, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
42 U.S.C. § 3219 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3219. Relationship to assistance under other law
Nothing in this chapter authorizes or permits any reduction in the amount of Federal assistance that any State or other entity eligible under this chapter is entitled to receive under any other Act.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 609, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title VI, § 602, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1769.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3219, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 709, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 574; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(9), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized appropriations for which specific authority was not otherwise provided, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–373 designated text of subsec. (b) as entire section and struck out subsec. (b) heading and heading and text of subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (a) read as follows: “Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all financial and technical assistance authorized under this chapter shall be in addition to any Federal assistance authorized before the effective date of the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998.”
42 U.S.C. § 3220 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3220. Acceptance of certifications by applicants
Under terms and conditions determined by the Secretary, the Secretary may accept the certifications of an applicant for assistance under this chapter that the applicant meets the requirements of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 610, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3220, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 710, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 574, set forth penalties for false statements, securities overvaluation, embezzlement, misapplication of funds, false book entries, schemes to defraud, and speculation, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
42 U.S.C. § 3221 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3221. Brownfields redevelopment report
(a) Definition of brownfield site
In this section, the term “brownfield site” has the meaning given the term in section 9601(39) of this title.
(b) Report
(1) In general
Not later than 1 year after October 27, 2004, the Comptroller General shall prepare a report that evaluates the grants made by the Economic Development Administration for the economic development of brownfield sites.
(2) Contents
The report shall—
(A) identify each project conducted during the previous 10-year period in which grant funds have been used for brownfield sites redevelopment activities; and
(B) include for each project a description of—
(i) the type of economic development activities conducted;
(ii) if remediation activities were conducted—
(I) the type of remediation activities; and
(II) the amount of grant money used for those activities in dollars and as a percentage of the total grant award;
(iii) the economic development and environmental standards applied, if applicable;
(iv) the economic development impact of the project;
(v) the role of Federal, State, or local environmental agencies, if any; and
(vi) public participation in the project.
(3) Submission of report
The Comptroller General shall submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives a copy of the report.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 611, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title VI, § 603(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1769.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3221, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 711, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 574, related to employment of expediters and administrative employees, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
42 U.S.C. § 3222 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3222. Savings clause
To the extent that any portion of grants made under this chapter are used for an economic development project that involves remediation, the remediation shall be conducted in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws and standards.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 612, as added Pub. L. 108–373, title VI, § 604(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1770.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3222, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 712, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 575; Pub. L. 93–567, title III, § 302, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1855, which related to labor standards and rate of wages, was renumbered section 602 of Pub. L. 89–136 by Pub. L. 105–393 and transferred to section 3212 of this title.
Prior sections 3223 to 3226 were repealed by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
Section 3223, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 713, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 575, required maintenance of records of approved applications and availability for public inspection.
Section 3224, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 714, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 575, related to recordkeeping and audits.
Section 3225, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 715, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 575, extended benefits to redevelopment areas under former section 2504 of this title.
Section 3226, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 716, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 576, prohibited statutory construction which could cause diminution in other Federal assistance.
42 U.S.C. § 3231 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3231. General authorization of appropriations
(a) Economic development assistance programs
There are authorized to be appropriated for economic development assistance programs to carry out this chapter, to remain available until expended—
(1) $400,000,000 for fiscal year 2004;
(2) $425,000,000 for fiscal year 2005;
(3) $450,000,000 for fiscal year 2006;
(4) $475,000,000 for fiscal year 2007; and
(5) $500,000,000 for fiscal year 2008.
(b) Salaries and expenses
There are authorized to be appropriated for salaries and expenses of administering this chapter, to remain available until expended—
(1) $33,377,000 for fiscal year 2004; and
(2) such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 701, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title VII, § 701, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1771.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3231, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, § 801, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, § 501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 160; amended Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 109(r)(1), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4710, set forth congressional statement of purpose and defined “major disaster”, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(c).
A prior section 701 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3211 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–373 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter $397,969,000 for fiscal year 1999, $368,000,000 for fiscal year 2000, $335,000,000 for fiscal year 2001, $335,000,000 for fiscal year 2002, and $335,000,000 for fiscal year 2003, to remain available until expended.”
42 U.S.C. § 3232 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3232. Authorization of appropriations for defense conversion activities
(a) In general
In addition to amounts made available under section 3231 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out section 3149(c)(1) of this title, to remain available until expended.
(b) Pilot projects
Funds made available under subsection (a) of this section may be used for activities including pilot projects for privatization of, and economic development activities for, closed or realigned military or Department of Energy installations.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 702, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3232, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, § 802, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, § 501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 160; amended Pub. L. 100–707, title I, § 109(r)(2), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4710, related to disaster recovery planning, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(c).
A prior section 702 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3212 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
42 U.S.C. § 3233 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3233. Authorization of appropriations for disaster economic recovery activities
(a) In general
In addition to amounts made available under section 3231 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out section 3149(c)(2) of this title, to remain available until expended.
(b) Federal share
The Federal share of the cost of activities funded with amounts made available under subsection (a) of this section shall be up to 100 percent.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 703, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(3), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3233, Pub. L. 89–136, title VIII, § 803, as added Pub. L. 93–288, title V, § 501, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 161, authorized provision of funds for recovery investment plans, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(c), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3617.
A prior section 703 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3213 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
42 U.S.C. § 3251 to 3254f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 3251 to 3254f. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 3251 to 3254f were omitted in the general amendment of the Solid Waste Disposal Act by Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2795.
Section 3251, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 202, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 997; Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 101, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1227, set out Congressional findings and declaration of purpose. See sections 6901 and 6902 of this title.
Section 3252, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 203, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 998; Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 102, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1228, defined terms. See section 6903 of this title.
Section 3253, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 204, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 998; Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 103, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1228, made provisions for research, demonstrations, training, and other activities relating to solid waste disposal. See section 6981 of this title.
Section 3253a, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 205, as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(a), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1228, directed Secretary to study methods of recovering useful energy and materials. See section 6985 of this title.
Section 3254, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 206, formerly § 205, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 999; renumbered § 206, Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(a), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1228, directed Secretary to encourage interstate and interlocal cooperation. See section 6941 of this title.
Section 3254a, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 207, as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1229, authorized Secretary to make grants for State, interstate, and local planning.
Section 3254b, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 208, as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1230, authorized Secretary to make grants for resource recovery systems and improved solid waste disposal facilities. See section 6986 of this title.
Section 3254c, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 209, as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1232, provided for recommendation of guidelines by the Secretary. See section 6907 of this title.
Section 3254d, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 210, as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1232, authorized the Secretary to enter into contracts with and to make grants to eligible organizations. See section 6977 of this title.
Section 3254e, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 211, as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1233, provided for applicability of solid waste disposal guidelines to Executive agencies. See section 6964 of this title.
Section 3254f, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1233, provided for a national disposal sites study for storage and disposal of hazardous wastes. See section 6921 et seq. of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3255 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3255. Repealed. Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(a), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1228
text: Section, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 206, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 999, authorized grants to State and interstate agencies for surveys of solid-waste disposal practices and problems, and for development of solid-waste disposal plans.
42 U.S.C. § 3256 to 3259 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 3256 to 3259. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 3256 to 3259 were omitted in the general amendment of the Solid Waste Disposal Act by Pub. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2795.
Section 3256, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 213, formerly § 207, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 1000, renumbered Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1229, set the labor standards for construction projects funded by grants under this chapter. See section 6979 of this title.
Section 3257, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 214, formerly § 208, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 1000, renumbered Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1229, prohibited a construction of this chapter which might supersede or limit the authorities and responsibilities of Federal officers under other provisions of law. See section 6905 of this title.
Section 3258, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 215, formerly § 209, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 1001, renumbered and amended Pub. L. 91–512, title I, § 104(b), (c), Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1229, 1233, 1234, provided for mode of payments and prohibited making of grants to profitmaking organizations. See section 6978 of this title.
Section 3259, Pub. L. 89–272, title II, § 216, formerly § 210, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 1001, amended Pub. L. 90–574, title V, § 506, Oct. 15, 1968, 82 Stat. 1013, and renumbered and amended Pub. L. 91–512, title I, §§ 104(b), 105, Oct. 26, 1970, 84 Stat. 1229, 1234; Pub. L. 93–14, § 1, Apr. 9, 1973, 87 Stat. 11; Pub. L. 93–611, Jan. 2, 1975, 88 Stat. 1974, authorized appropriations. See section 6987 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3271 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3271. Availability of soil surveys under soil survey program
In recognition of the increasing need for soil surveys by the States and other public agencies in connection with community planning and resource development for protecting and improving the quality of the environment, meeting recreational needs, conserving land and water resources, providing for multiple uses of such resources, and controlling and reducing pollution from sediment and other pollutants in areas of rapidly changing uses, including farmlands being shifted to other uses, resulting from rapid expansions in the uses of land for industry, housing, transportation, recreation, and related services, it is the sense of Congress that the soil survey program of the United States Department of Agriculture should be conducted so as to make available soil surveys to meet such needs of the States and other public agencies in connection with community planning and resource development.
(Pub. L. 89–560, § 1, Sept. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 706.)
42 U.S.C. § 3272 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3272. Cooperative assistance to State and other public agencies; types of assistance; private engineering services
In order to provide soil surveys to assist States, their political subdivisions, soil and water conservation districts, towns, cities, planning boards and commissions, community development districts, and other public agencies in community planning and resource development for the protection and improvement of the quality of the environment, recreational development, the conservation of land and water resources, the development of multiple uses of such resources, and the control and prevention of pollution from sediment and other pollutants in areas of rapidly changing uses, including farm and nonfarm areas, the Secretary of Agriculture shall, upon the request of a State or other public agency, provide by means of such cooperative arrangements with the State or other public agency as he may deem advisable, the following assistance with respect to such areas and purposes:
(1) the making of studies and reports necessary for the classification and interpretation of kinds of soil;
(2) an intensification of the use and benefits of the National Cooperative Soil Survey;
(3) the furnishing of technical and other assistance needed for use of soil surveys; and
(4) consultation with other Federal agencies participating or assisting in the planning and development of such areas in order to assure the coordination of the work under this chapter with the related work of such other agencies.
The provision by the Secretary of such assistance shall not interfere with the furnishing of engineering services by private engineering firms or consultants for on-site sampling and testing of sites or for design and construction of specific engineering works.
(Pub. L. 89–560, § 2, Sept. 7, 1966, 80 Stat. 706.)