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48 U.S.C. § 1807 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1807. Technical assistance program
(1) In general
The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with the Governor of the Commonwealth, the Secretary of Labor, and the Secretary of Commerce, and as provided in the Interagency Agreements required to be negotiated under section 1806(a)(4) of this title, as added by subsection (a),1 shall provide—
(A) technical assistance and other support to the Commonwealth to identify opportunities for, and encourage diversification and growth of, the economy of the Commonwealth;
(B) technical assistance, including assistance in recruiting, training, and hiring of workers, to assist employers in the Commonwealth in securing employees first from among United States citizens and nationals resident in the Commonwealth and if an adequate number of such workers are not available, from among legal permanent residents, including lawfully admissible citizens of the freely associated states; and
(C) technical assistance, including assistance to identify types of jobs needed, identify skills needed to fulfill such jobs, and assistance to Commonwealth educational entities to develop curricula for such job skills to include training teachers and students for such skills.
(2) Consultation
In providing such technical assistance under paragraph (1), the Secretaries shall—
(A) consult with the Government of the Commonwealth, local businesses, regional banks, educational institutions, and other experts in the economy of the Commonwealth; and
(B) assist in the development and implementation of a process to identify opportunities for and encourage diversification and growth of the economy of the Commonwealth and to identify and encourage opportunities to meet the labor needs of the Commonwealth.
(3) Cost-sharing
For the provision of technical assistance or support under this paragraph (other than that required to pay the salaries and expenses of Federal personnel), the Secretary of the Interior shall require a non-Federal matching contribution of 10 percent.
(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(e), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 863.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1806(a)(4) of this title, as added by subsection (a), referred to in par. (1), probably means section 1806(a)(5) of this title, as added by subsection (a) of section 702 of Pub. L. 110–229.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, and not as part of Pub. L. 94–241 which comprises this subchapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1808 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1808. Operations
(1) Establishment
At any time on and after May 8, 2008, the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Labor may establish and maintain offices and other operations in the Commonwealth for the purpose of carrying out duties under—
(A) the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.); and
(B) the transition program established under section 1806 of this title, as added by subsection (a).
(2) Personnel
To the maximum extent practicable and consistent with the satisfactory performance of assigned duties under applicable law, the Attorney General, Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Secretary of Labor shall recruit and hire personnel from among qualified United States citizens and national applicants residing in the Commonwealth to serve as staff in carrying out operations described in paragraph (1).
(Pub. L. 110–229, title VII, § 702(f), May 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 863.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in par. (1)(A), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of Title 8, Aliens and Nationality. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of Title 8 and Tables.
Section 1806 of this title, as added by subsection (a), referred to in par. (1)(B), is section 1806 of this title, as added by subsection (a) of section 702 of Pub. L. 110–229.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008, and not as part of Pub. L. 94–241 which comprises this subchapter.
48 U.S.C. § 1822 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1822. Jurisdiction of District Court; original jurisdiction; procedural requirements
(a) The District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands shall have the jurisdiction of a District Court of the United States, including, but not limited to, the diversity jurisdiction provided for in section 1332 of title 28 and that of a bankruptcy court of the United States.
(b) The district court shall have original jurisdiction in all causes in the Northern Mariana Islands not described in subsection (a) of this section jurisdiction over which is not vested by the Constitution or laws of the Northern Mariana Islands in a court or courts of the Northern Mariana Islands. In causes brought in the district court solely on the basis of this subsection, the district court shall be considered a court of the Northern Mariana Islands for the purposes of determining the requirements of indictment by grand jury or trial by jury.
(Pub. L. 95–157, § 2, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1266; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, § 902, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1744.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 1694a of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–454 amended subsec. (a) generally, substituting “, including, but not limited to, the diversity jurisdiction provided for in section 1332 of title 28 and that of a bankruptcy court of the United States” for “, except that in all causes arising under the Constitution, treaties, or laws of the United States, it shall have jurisdiction regardless of the sum or value of the matter in controversy”.
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: For effective date of this section, see section 1825 of this title and Effective Date of Constitution note thereunder.
48 U.S.C. § 1824 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1824. Relations between courts of United States and courts of Northern Mariana Islands; applicability of statutory provisions
(a) The relations between the courts established by the Constitution or laws of the United States and the courts of the Northern Mariana Islands with respect to appeals, certiorari, removal of causes, the issuance of writs of habeas corpus, and other matters or proceedings shall be governed by the laws of the United States pertaining to the relations between the courts of the United States including the Supreme Court of the United States, and the courts of the several States in such matters and proceedings, except as otherwise provided in article IV of the covenant: Provided, That for the first fifteen years following the establishment of an appellate court of the Northern Mariana Islands the United States court of appeals for the judicial circuit which includes the Northern Mariana Islands shall have jurisdiction of appeals from all final decisions of the highest court of the Northern Mariana Islands from which a decision could be had in all cases involving the Constitution, treaties, or laws of the United States, or any authority exercised thereunder, unless those cases are reviewable in the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands pursuant to section 1823 of this title.
(b) Those portions of title 28 which apply to Guam or the District Court of Guam shall be applicable to the Northern Mariana Islands or the District Court for the Northern Mariana Islands, respectively, except as otherwise provided in article IV of the covenant. The district court established by this subchapter shall be a district court as that term is used in section 3006A of title 18.
(Pub. L. 95–157, § 4, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1266; Pub. L. 98–454, title IX, § 904, Oct. 5, 1984, 98 Stat. 1745.)
heading: References in Text
text: The covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 1694c of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 98–454 inserted “including the Supreme Court of the United States,” after “courts of the United States” in first sentence.
heading: Effective Date of 1984 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 98–454 effective on ninetieth day following Oct. 5, 1984, see section 1005 of Pub. L. 98–454, set out as a note under section 1424 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: For effective date of this section, see section 1825 of this title and Effective Date of Constitution note thereunder.
48 U.S.C. § 1825 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1825. Effective date
This subchapter shall come into force upon its approval or at the time proclaimed by the President for the Constitution of the Northern Mariana Islands to become effective, whichever is the later date.
(Pub. L. 95–157, § 5, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1267.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 1694d of this title.
heading: Effective Date of Constitution
text: For provisions of proclamation of President relating to effective date for Constitution of Northern Mariana Islands, see Proc. No. 4534, Oct. 24, 1977, 42 F.R. 56593, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1826 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1826. Authorization of appropriations
There is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 95–157, § 6, Nov. 8, 1977, 91 Stat. 1267.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 1694e of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: For effective date of this section, see section 1825 of this title and Effective Date of Constitution note thereunder.
48 U.S.C. § 1842 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1842. Covering into Commonwealth treasury of tax proceeds collected pursuant to Covenant
The Secretary shall take such steps as are necessary to ensure that the proceeds of taxes collected under the provisions of sections 601, 602, 603, and 604 of the Covenant (Public Law 94–241) are covered directly upon collection into the treasury of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
(Pub. L. 96–205, title II, § 204(b), Mar. 12, 1980, 94 Stat. 87.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
Public Law 94–241, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 94–241, Mar. 24, 1976, 90 Stat. 263, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 1801 et seq.) of this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
heading: Authority of Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands To Enact Revenue Laws
text: See section 1271 of Pub. L. 99–514, set out as a note under section 931 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
48 U.S.C. § 1844 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1844. Political union between Territory of Guam and Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands
In the event that a political union is effected at a future time between the Territory of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federal Government and each of its agencies is authorized and directed to assure that—
(i) there will be no diminution of any rights or entitlements otherwise eligible to said territory and Commonwealth in effect on the effective date of such union,
(ii) there will be no adverse effect on any funds which have been or may hereafter be authorized or appropriated for said territory or Commonwealth, as of the effective date of such union, or
(iii) no action is taken that would in any manner discourage such unification.
Whenever any discrepancy exists or arises between the benefits available for either said territory or Commonwealth under any policies or programs authorized by law (including, but not limited to, any formulas for matching grants-in-aid or comparable programs or benefits), the most favorable terms available to either said territory or Commonwealth shall be deemed applicable to said unified area after the effective date of unification.
(Pub. L. 96–597, title VI, § 602, Dec. 24, 1981, 94 Stat. 3480.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1845 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1845. Plans for development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources
(a) The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers and in cooperation with the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, is hereby authorized and directed to study and draft plans for development, utilization, and conservation of water and related land resources of the Commonwealth. To carry out the purposes of this section there are authorized to be appropriated effective October 1, 1983, such sums as may be necessary.
(b) Such studies shall include appropriate consideration of the needs for flood protection; wise use of flood plain lands; navigation facilities; hydroelectric power generation; regional water supply and waste water management facilities systems; general recreational facilities; enhancement and control of water quality; enhancement and conservation of fish and wildlife; and other measures for environment improvement and economic and human resources development. Such studies shall also be compatible with comprehensive development plans formulated by local planning agencies and other interested Federal agencies.
(Pub. L. 98–213, § 13, Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1462.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1846 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1846. Exemption from assessment and taxation of real property owned by Commonwealth in United States capital
Real property owned by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in the capital of the United States and used by the Resident Representative thereof in the discharge of his representative duties under the Covenant shall be exempt from assessment and taxation.
(Pub. L. 101–219, title II, § 208, Dec. 12, 1989, 103 Stat. 1875.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Covenant, referred to in text, is the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, which is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1906 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1906. Construction contract assistance
(a) Assistance to U.S. firms
In order to assist the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and of the Marshall Islands through private sector firms which may be awarded contracts for construction or major repair of capital infrastructure within the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the President shall consult with the Governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands with respect to any such contracts, and the President shall enter into agreements with such firms whereby such firms will, consistent with applicable requirements of such Governments—
(1) to the maximum extent possible, employ citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands;
(2) to the extent that necessary skills are not possessed by citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Marshall Islands, provide on the job training, with particular emphasis on the development of skills relating to operation of machinery and routine and preventative maintenance of machinery and other facilities; and
(3) provide specific training or other assistance in order to enable the Government to engage in long-term maintenance of infrastructure.
Assistance by such firms pursuant to this section may not exceed 20 percent of the amount of the contract and shall be made available only to such firms which meet the definition of United States firm under the nationality rule for suppliers of services of the Agency for International Development (hereafter in this section referred to as “United States firms”). There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the purposes of this subsection.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to cover any additional costs incurred by the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia or the Republic of the Marshall Islands if such Governments, pursuant to an agreement entered into with the United States, apply a preference on the award of contracts to United States firms, provided that the amount of such preference does not exceed 10 percent of the amount of the lowest qualified bid from a non-United States firm for such contract.
(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 106, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1797.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1907 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1907. Limitations
(a) Prohibition
The provisions of Chapter 11 of title 18 shall apply in full to any individual who has served as the President’s Personal Representative for Micronesian Status Negotiations or who is or was an officer or employee of the Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations or who is or was assigned or detailed to that Office or who served on the Micronesia Interagency Group, except that for the purposes of this section, clauses (i) and (ii) of section 207(b) 1 of such title shall read as follows: “(i) having been so employed, within three years after his employment has ceased, knowingly acts as agent or attorney for, or otherwise represents, any other person (except the United States), in any formal or informal appearance before, or, with the intent to influence, makes any oral or written communication on behalf of any other person (except the United States) to, or (ii) having been so employed and as specified in subsection (d) of this section, within three years after his employment has ceased, knowingly represents or aids, counsels, advises, consults, or assists in representing any other person (except the United States) by personal presence at any formal or informal appearance before—”.
(b) Termination
Effective upon the date of the termination of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands with respect to Palau, the Office for Micronesian Status Negotiations is abolished and no department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States shall thereafter contribute funds for the support of such Office.
(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 107, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1797.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 207 of title 18, referred to in subsec. (a), was amended generally by Pub. L. 101–194, title I, § 101(a), Nov. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 1716, and, as so amended, subsec. (b) of that section no longer contains cls. (i) and (ii). For text of section 207 of Title 18, Crimes and Criminal Procedure, as it appeared prior to amendment by Pub. L. 101–194, see Effective Date of 1989 Amendment; Effect on Employment note set out under section 207 of Title 18.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands with respect to Palau, see note set out preceding section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1908 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1908. Transitional immigration rules
(a) Citizen of Northern Mariana Islands
Any person who is a citizen of the Northern Mariana Islands, as that term is defined in section 24(b) of the Act of December 8, 1983 (97 Stat. 1465), is considered a citizen of the United States for purposes of entry into, permanent residence, and employment in the United States and its territories and possessions.
(b) Termination
The provisions of this section shall cease to be effective when section 301 of the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union With the United States (Public Law 94–241) becomes effective pursuant to section 1003(c) of the Covenant.
(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 108, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1798.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 24(b) of the Act of December 8, 1983, referred to in subsec. (a), is Pub. L. 98–213, § 24(b), Dec. 8, 1983, 97 Stat. 1465, which was formerly set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
The Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union With the United States, referred to in subsec. (b), is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, as amended, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title. For November 4, 1986, as the effective date of section 301 of the Covenant, see Proc. No. 5564, Nov. 3, 1986, 51 F.R. 40399, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
Public Law 94–241, referred to in subsec. (b), is Pub. L. 94–241, Mar. 24, 1976, 90 Stat. 263, as amended, which is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 1801 et seq.) of chapter 17 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 1909 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 1909. Timing
No payment may be made pursuant to the Compact nor under any provision of this joint resolution prior to October 1, 1985.
(Pub. L. 99–239, title I, § 109, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1798.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Compact, referred to in text, is the Compact of Free Association between the Government of the United States and the Governments of the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia, which is contained in section 201 of Pub. L. 99–239, as amended, set out as a note under section 1901 of this title.
This joint resolution, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 99–239, Jan. 14, 1986, 99 Stat. 1770, as amended, known as the Compact of Free Association Act of 1985, which is classified principally to this part and chapter 19 (§ 2001 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1901 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly set out as a note under section 1681 of this title.