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42 U.S.C. § 11908 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 11908. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subchapter $310,000,000 for fiscal year 1999, and such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003.
(b) Set-aside for federally assisted low-income housing
Of any amounts made available in any fiscal year to carry out this subchapter not more than 6.25 percent shall be available for grants for federally assisted low-income housing.
(c) Set-aside for technical assistance and program oversight
Of any amounts appropriated in any fiscal year to carry out this subchapter, amounts shall be available to the extent provided in appropriations Acts to provide training, technical assistance, contract expertise, program oversight, program assessment, execution, and other assistance for or on behalf of public housing agencies, recipients of assistance under the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 [25 U.S.C. 4101 et seq.], resident organizations, and officials and employees of the Department (including training and the cost of necessary travel for participants in such training, by or to officials and employees of the Department and of public housing agencies, and to residents and to other eligible grantees). Assistance and other activities carried out using amounts made available under this subsection may be provided directly or indirectly by grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5129, as added Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 586(g), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2650.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996, referred to in subsec. (c), is Pub. L. 104–330, Oct. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 4016, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 43 (§ 4101 et seq.) of Title 25, Indians. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 4101 of Title 25 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 11908, Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5129, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4303; Pub. L. 101–625, title V, §§ 520(k), 581(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4205, 4248, related to auditing and monitoring of programs funded under this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–276, title V, §§ 503, 586(g), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2521, 2649, effective and applicable beginning upon Oct. 1, 1999, except as otherwise provided, with provision that Secretary may implement the repeal before such date, except to extent otherwise provided, and with savings provision.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective and applicable beginning upon Oct. 1, 1999, except as otherwise provided, with provision that Secretary may implement section before such date, except to extent otherwise provided, see section 503 of Pub. L. 105–276, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 1437 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 11909 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 11909. Repealed. Pub. L. 105–276, title V, § 586(g), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2649
text: A prior section 11909, Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5130, as added Pub. L. 101–625, title V, § 581(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4248; amended Pub. L. 102–550, title I, §§ 126(a), 161(a), (b), Oct. 28, 1992, 106 Stat. 3710, 3718, authorized appropriations to carry out this subchapter.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective and applicable beginning upon Oct. 1, 1999, except as otherwise provided, with provision that Secretary may implement the repeal before such date, and with savings provision, see section 503 of Pub. L. 105–276, set out as an Effective Date of 1998 Amendment note under section 1437 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 11921 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 11921. Statement of purpose
The purpose of this subchapter is to reaffirm the principle that decent affordable shelter is a basic necessity, and the general welfare of the Nation and the health and living standards of its people require better coordination and training in drug prevention programs among the public officials and agencies responsible for administering the public housing programs of the Nation.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5142, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4303.)
42 U.S.C. § 11922 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 11922. Clearinghouse on drug abuse in public housing
(a) Establishment
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall establish, in the Office of Public Housing in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a clearinghouse to receive, collect, process, and assemble information regarding the abuse of controlled substances in public housing projects.
(b) Functions
The clearinghouse established under subsection (a) of this section shall—
(1) respond to inquiries by members of the public requesting assistance in investigating, studying, and working on the problem of the abuse of controlled substances; and
(2) receive, collect, process, assemble, and provide information on programs, authorities, institutions, and agencies, that may further assist members of the public requesting information from the clearinghouse.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5143, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4303.)
42 U.S.C. § 11923 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 11923. Regional training program on drug abuse in public housing
(a) Establishment
The Secretary shall establish a regional training program for the training of public housing officials, to better prepare and educate the officials to confront the widespread abuse of controlled substances in the communities in which the officials work.
(b) Operation
The regional training program established under subsection (a) of this section shall be conducted within 12 months after November 18, 1988, by a national training unit established by the Secretary.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5144, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4303.)
42 U.S.C. § 11924 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 11924. Definitions
For purposes of this subchapter:
(1) Controlled substance
The term “controlled substance” has the meaning given such term in section 802 of title 21.
(2) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5145, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4304.)
42 U.S.C. § 11925 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 11925. Regulations
Not later than 6 months after November 18, 1988, the Secretary shall issue any regulations necessary to carry out this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 100–690, title V, § 5146, Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4304.)
42 U.S.C. § 12004 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12004. Energy efficiency authorizations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for the following energy efficiency research, development, and demonstration programs: transportation, industrial, buildings and community systems, multi-sector, and policy and management—
(1) not to exceed $201,100,000 for fiscal year 1991, of which—
(A) not to exceed $68,300,000 shall be available for the transportation program; and
(B) not to exceed $53,500,000 shall be available for the industrial program; and
(2) not to exceed $210,600,000 for fiscal year 1992, of which—
(A) not to exceed $71,000,000 shall be available for the transportation program; and
(B) not to exceed $54,700,000 shall be available for the industrial program.
(Pub. L. 101–218, § 5, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1862; Pub. L. 102–486, title XXI, § 2125(4)–(6), Oct. 24, 1992, 106 Stat. 3085.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Par. (3). Pub. L. 102–486 struck out par. (3) which read as follows: “not to exceed $225,000,000 for fiscal year 1993, of which—
“(A) not to exceed $73,900,000 shall be available for the transportation program; and
“(B) not to exceed $56,900,000 shall be available for the industrial program.”
42 U.S.C. § 12007 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12007. No antitrust immunity or defenses
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to convey to any person, partnership, corporation, or other entity immunity from civil or criminal liability under any antitrust law or to create defenses to actions under any antitrust law. As used in this section, “antitrust laws” means those Acts set forth in section 12 of title 15.
(Pub. L. 101–218, § 10, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1869.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–218, Dec. 11, 1989, 103 Stat. 1859, known as the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Technology Competitiveness Act of 1989, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12001 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 12103 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12103. Additional definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) Auxiliary aids and services
The term “auxiliary aids and services” includes—
(A) qualified interpreters or other effective methods of making aurally delivered materials available to individuals with hearing impairments;
(B) qualified readers, taped texts, or other effective methods of making visually delivered materials available to individuals with visual impairments;
(C) acquisition or modification of equipment or devices; and
(D) other similar services and actions.
(2) State
The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands of the United States, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.”.
(Pub. L. 101–336, § 4, as added Pub. L. 110–325, § 4(b), Sept. 25, 2008, 122 Stat. 3556.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Jan. 1, 2009, see section 8 of Pub. L. 110–325, set out as an Effective Date of 2008 Amendment note under section 705 of Title 29, Labor.
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
42 U.S.C. § 12115 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12115. Posting notices
Every employer, employment agency, labor organization, or joint labor-management committee covered under this subchapter shall post notices in an accessible format to applicants, employees, and members describing the applicable provisions of this chapter, in the manner prescribed by section 2000e–10 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title I, § 105, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 336.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of this title and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 12116 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12116. Regulations
Not later than 1 year after July 26, 1990, the Commission shall issue regulations in an accessible format to carry out this subchapter in accordance with subchapter II of chapter 5 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title I, § 106, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 336.)
42 U.S.C. § 12117 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12117. Enforcement
(a) Powers, remedies, and procedures
The powers, remedies, and procedures set forth in sections 2000e–4, 2000e–5, 2000e–6, 2000e–8, and 2000e–9 of this title shall be the powers, remedies, and procedures this subchapter provides to the Commission, to the Attorney General, or to any person alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of any provision of this chapter, or regulations promulgated under section 12116 of this title, concerning employment.
(b) Coordination
The agencies with enforcement authority for actions which allege employment discrimination under this subchapter and under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 [29 U.S.C. 701 et seq.] shall develop procedures to ensure that administrative complaints filed under this subchapter and under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are dealt with in a manner that avoids duplication of effort and prevents imposition of inconsistent or conflicting standards for the same requirements under this subchapter and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The Commission, the Attorney General, and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs shall establish such coordinating mechanisms (similar to provisions contained in the joint regulations promulgated by the Commission and the Attorney General at part 42 of title 28 and part 1691 of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations, and the Memorandum of Understanding between the Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs dated January 16, 1981 (46 Fed. Reg. 7435, January 23, 1981)) in regulations implementing this subchapter and Rehabilitation Act of 1973 not later than 18 months after July 26, 1990.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title I, § 107, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 336.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of this title and Tables.
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 93–112, Sept. 26, 1973, 87 Stat. 355, as amended, which is classified generally to chapter 16 (§ 701 et seq.) of Title 29, Labor. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 701 of Title 29 and Tables.
42 U.S.C. § 12132 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12132. Discrimination
Subject to the provisions of this subchapter, no qualified individual with a disability shall, by reason of such disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of a public entity, or be subjected to discrimination by any such entity.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 202, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)
42 U.S.C. § 12133 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12133. Enforcement
The remedies, procedures, and rights set forth in section 794a of title 29 shall be the remedies, procedures, and rights this subchapter provides to any person alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in violation of section 12132 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 203, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)
42 U.S.C. § 12134 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12134. Regulations
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after July 26, 1990, the Attorney General shall promulgate regulations in an accessible format that implement this part. Such regulations shall not include any matter within the scope of the authority of the Secretary of Transportation under section 12143, 12149, or 12164 of this title.
(b) Relationship to other regulations
Except for “program accessibility, existing facilities”, and “communications”, regulations under subsection (a) of this section shall be consistent with this chapter and with the coordination regulations under part 41 of title 28, Code of Federal Regulations (as promulgated by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on January 13, 1978), applicable to recipients of Federal financial assistance under section 794 of title 29. With respect to “program accessibility, existing facilities”, and “communications”, such regulations shall be consistent with regulations and analysis as in part 39 of title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations, applicable to federally conducted activities under section 794 of title 29.
(c) Standards
Regulations under subsection (a) of this section shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by this part, other than facilities, stations, rail passenger cars, and vehicles covered by part B of this subchapter. Such standards shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 12204(a) of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 204, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 337.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 26, 1990, see section 205(b) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12131 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12141 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12141. Definitions
As used in this subpart:
(1) Demand responsive system
The term “demand responsive system” means any system of providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed route system.
(2) Designated public transportation
The term “designated public transportation” means transportation (other than public school transportation) by bus, rail, or any other conveyance (other than transportation by aircraft or intercity or commuter rail transportation (as defined in section 12161 of this title)) that provides the general public with general or special service (including charter service) on a regular and continuing basis.
(3) Fixed route system
The term “fixed route system” means a system of providing designated public transportation on which a vehicle is operated along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule.
(4) Operates
The term “operates”, as used with respect to a fixed route system or demand responsive system, includes operation of such system by a person under a contractual or other arrangement or relationship with a public entity.
(5) Public school transportation
The term “public school transportation” means transportation by schoolbus vehicles of schoolchildren, personnel, and equipment to and from a public elementary or secondary school and school-related activities.
(6) Secretary
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 221, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 338.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 231, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 346, provided that:
“(a) General Rule.—
Except as provided in subsection (b), this part [part I (§§ 221–231) of subtitle B of title II of Pub. L. 101–336, enacting this subpart] shall become effective 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act [July 26, 1990].
“(b) Exception.—
Sections 222, 223 (other than subsection (a)), 224, 225, 227(b), 228(b), and 229 [sections 12142, 12143(b) to (f), 12144, 12145, 12147(b), 12148(b), and 12149 of this title] shall become effective on the date of enactment of this Act.”
42 U.S.C. § 12144 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12144. Public entity operating a demand responsive system
If a public entity operates a demand responsive system, it shall be considered discrimination, for purposes of section 12132 of this title and section 794 of title 29, for such entity to purchase or lease a new vehicle for use on such system, for which a solicitation is made after the 30th day following July 26, 1990, that is not readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs, unless such system, when viewed in its entirety, provides a level of service to such individuals equivalent to the level of service such system provides to individuals without disabilities.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 224, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 342.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 26, 1990, see section 231(b) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12141 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12145 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12145. Temporary relief where lifts are unavailable
(a) Granting
With respect to the purchase of new buses, a public entity may apply for, and the Secretary may temporarily relieve such public entity from the obligation under section 12142(a) or 12144 of this title to purchase new buses that are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities if such public entity demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Secretary—
(1) that the initial solicitation for new buses made by the public entity specified that all new buses were to be lift-equipped and were to be otherwise accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities;
(2) the unavailability from any qualified manufacturer of hydraulic, electromechanical, or other lifts for such new buses;
(3) that the public entity seeking temporary relief has made good faith efforts to locate a qualified manufacturer to supply the lifts to the manufacturer of such buses in sufficient time to comply with such solicitation; and
(4) that any further delay in purchasing new buses necessary to obtain such lifts would significantly impair transportation services in the community served by the public entity.
(b) Duration and notice to Congress
Any relief granted under subsection (a) of this section shall be limited in duration by a specified date, and the appropriate committees of Congress shall be notified of any such relief granted.
(c) Fraudulent application
If, at any time, the Secretary has reasonable cause to believe that any relief granted under subsection (a) of this section was fraudulently applied for, the Secretary shall—
(1) cancel such relief if such relief is still in effect; and
(2) take such other action as the Secretary considers appropriate.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 225, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 343.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 26, 1990, see section 231(b) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12141 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12146 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12146. New facilities
For purposes of section 12132 of this title and section 794 of title 29, it shall be considered discrimination for a public entity to construct a new facility to be used in the provision of designated public transportation services unless such facility is readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities, including individuals who use wheelchairs.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 226, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 343.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective 18 months after July 26, 1990, see section 231(a) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12141 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12149 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12149. Regulations
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after July 26, 1990, the Secretary of Transportation shall issue regulations, in an accessible format, necessary for carrying out this subpart (other than section 12143 of this title).
(b) Standards
The regulations issued under this section and section 12143 of this title shall include standards applicable to facilities and vehicles covered by this part. The standards shall be consistent with the minimum guidelines and requirements issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board in accordance with section 12204 of this title.
(Pub. L. 101–336, title II, § 229, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 345.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective July 26, 1990, see section 231(b) of Pub. L. 101–336, set out as a note under section 12141 of this title.