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42 U.S.C. § 12407 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12407. Technical panel
(a) Establishment
There is hereby established the Hydrogen Technical Advisory Panel (the “technical panel”), to advise the Secretary on the programs under this chapter.
(b) Membership
The technical panel shall be appointed by the Secretary and shall be comprised of such representatives from domestic industry, universities, professional societies, Government laboratories, financial, environmental, and other organizations as the Secretary deems appropriate based on his assessment of the technical and other qualifications of such representatives. Appointments to the technical panel shall be made within 90 days after November 15, 1990. The technical panel shall have a chairman, who shall be elected by the members from among their number.
(c) Cooperation
The heads of the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the Executive branch of the Federal Government shall cooperate with the technical panel in carrying out the requirements of this section and shall furnish to the technical panel such information as the technical panel deems necessary to carry out this section.
(d) Review
The technical panel shall review and make any necessary recommendations to the Secretary on the following items—
(1) the implementation and conduct of programs under this chapter; and
(2) the economic, technological, and environmental consequences of the deployment of hydrogen production and use systems.
(e) Support
The Secretary shall provide such staff, funds and other support as may be necessary to enable the technical panel to carry out the functions described in this section.
(Pub. L. 101–566, § 108, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2800; Pub. L. 104–271, title I, § 102(b), Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3305.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Subsec. (d)(3). Pub. L. 104–271 struck out par. (3) which read as follows: “comments on and recommendations for improvements in the comprehensive 5-year program management plan required under section 12402 of this title.”
heading: Termination of Advisory Panels
text: Advisory panels established after Jan. 5, 1973, to terminate not later than the expiration of the 2-year period beginning on the date of their establishment, unless, in the case of a panel established by the President or an officer of the Federal Government, such panel is renewed by appropriate action prior to the expiration of such 2-year period, or in the case of a panel established by Congress, its duration is otherwise provided for by law. See sections 3(2) and 14 of Pub. L. 92–463, Oct. 6, 1972, 86 Stat. 770, 776, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
42 U.S.C. § 12408 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12408. Authorization of appropriations
There is hereby authorized to be appropriated to carry out the purposes of this chapter (in addition to any amounts made available for such purposes under other Acts)—
(1) $3,000,000 for the fiscal year 1992;
(2) $7,000,000 for the fiscal year 1993;
(3) $10,000,000 for the fiscal year 1994;
(4) $14,500,000 for fiscal year 1996;
(5) $20,000,000 for fiscal year 1997;
(6) $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1998;
(7) $30,000,000 for fiscal year 1999;
(8) $35,000,000 for fiscal year 2000; and
(9) $40,000,000 for fiscal year 2001.
(Pub. L. 101–566, § 109, Nov. 15, 1990, 104 Stat. 2801; Pub. L. 104–271, title I, § 106, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3306.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1996—Pub. L. 104–271 substituted “under other Acts” for “to other Acts” in introductory provisions and added pars. (4) to (9).
42 U.S.C. § 12512 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12512. Repealed. Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 112, Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 861
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 102, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3132, authorized Commission to make grants to carry out programs under parts B, C, D, and E of this subchapter.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1993, see section 123 of Pub. L. 103–82, set out as an Effective Date of 1993 Amendment note under section 1701 of Title 16, Conservation.
42 U.S.C. § 12513 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12513. Study of program effectiveness
(a) In general
Not later than 12 months after April 21, 2009, the Comptroller General of the United States shall develop performance measures for each program receiving Federal assistance under the national service laws.
(b) Contents
The performance measures developed under subsection (a) shall—
(1) to the maximum extent practicable draw on research-based, quantitative data;
(2) take into account program purpose and program design;
(3) include criteria to evaluate the cost effectiveness of programs receiving assistance under the national service laws;
(4) include criteria to evaluate the administration and management of programs receiving Federal assistance under the national service laws; and
(5) include criteria to evaluate oversight and accountability of recipients of assistance through such programs under the national service laws.
(c) Report
Not later than 2 years after the development of the performance measures under subsection (a), and every 5 years thereafter, the Comptroller General of the United States shall prepare and submit to the authorizing committees and the Corporation’s Board of Directors a report containing an assessment of each such program with respect to the performance measures developed under subsection (a).
(d) Definitions
In this section:
(1) In general
The terms “authorizing committees”, “Corporation”, and “national service laws” have the meanings given the terms in section 12511 of this title.
(2) Program
The term “program” means an entire program carried out by the Corporation under the national service laws, such as the entire AmeriCorps program carried out under subtitle C.1
(Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1712, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1551.)
heading: References in Text
text: Subtitle C, referred to in subsec. (d)(2), probably means subtitle C (§ 121 et seq.) of title I of Pub. L. 101–610, which is classified generally to division C (§ 12571 et seq.) of this subchapter. For complete classification of subtitle C to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Serve America Act, and not as part of the National and Community Service Act of 1990 which comprises this chapter.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section 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. § 12521 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12521. Purpose
The purpose of this part is to promote service-learning as a strategy to—
(1) support high-quality service-learning projects that engage students in meeting community needs with demonstrable results, while enhancing students’ academic and civic learning; and
(2) support efforts to build institutional capacity, including the training of educators, and to strengthen the service infrastructure to expand service opportunities.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 111, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1201, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1467.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12521, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 111, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 103(a)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 825, prescribed general authority of the Corporation for National and Community Service to make grants for service-learning programs, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–13.
Another prior section 12521, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 111, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3132; Pub. L. 102–10, § 4(2), Mar. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 30, prescribed general authority of Commission on National and Community Service to make grants for service-learning programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 103(a)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 825.
heading: Effective Date
text: Part 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. § 12522 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12522. Definitions
In this part:
(1) State
The term “State” means each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
(2) State educational agency
The term “State educational agency” means—
(A) a State educational agency (as defined in section 12511 of this title) of a State; or
(B) for a State in which a State educational agency described in subparagraph (A) has designated a statewide entity under section 12523(e) 1 of this title, that designated statewide entity.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 111A, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1201, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1467.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 12523(e) of this title, referred to in par. (2)(B), probably should be a reference to section 12523(d) of this title, which relates to designation of a statewide entity to carry out the functions of the State educational agency. Section 12523(e) relates to consultation of the Corporation with the Secretary of Education.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12522, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 111A, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 103(a)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 827, granted the Corporation authority to assist local applicants in nonparticipating States, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–13.
Another prior section 12522, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 112, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3133; Pub. L. 102–10, § 4(3), Mar. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 30; Pub. L. 102–384, § 4, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1455, related to allotments, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 103(a)(2).
42 U.S.C. § 12526 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12526. Consideration of applications
(a) Criteria for local applications
In providing assistance under this part, a State educational agency, territory, or Indian tribe (or the Corporation if section 12524(c) of this title applies) shall consider criteria with respect to sustainability, replicability, innovation, and quality of programs.
(b) Priority for local applications
In providing assistance under this part, a State educational agency, territory, or Indian tribe (or the Corporation if section 12524(c) of this title applies) shall give priority to entities that submit applications under section 12525 of this title with respect to service-learning programs described in section 12521 of this title that are in the greatest need of assistance, such as programs targeting low-income areas or serving economically disadvantaged youth.
(c) Rejection of applications to Corporation
If the Corporation rejects an application submitted by a State, territory, or Indian tribe under section 12525 of this title for an allotment, the Corporation shall promptly notify the State, territory, or Indian tribe of the reasons for the rejection of the application. The Corporation shall provide the State, territory, or Indian tribe with a reasonable opportunity to revise and resubmit the application and shall provide technical assistance, if needed, to the State, territory, or Indian tribe as part of the resubmission process. The Corporation shall promptly reconsider such resubmitted application.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 114, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1201, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1472.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12526, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 114, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 103(a)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 829, related to preparation, submission, and approval of local applications, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–13.
Another prior section 12526, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 116, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3138; Pub. L. 102–384, § 4, Oct. 5, 1992, 106 Stat. 1455, prescribed Federal and local project contributions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 103(a)(2).
A prior section 114 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12524 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82.
42 U.S.C. § 12527 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12527. Participation of students and teachers from private schools
(a) In general
To the extent consistent with the number of students in the State, in the territory, or served by the Indian tribe or in the school district of the local educational agency involved who are enrolled in private nonprofit elementary schools and secondary schools, such State, territory, or Indian tribe, or agency shall (after consultation with appropriate private school representatives) make provision—
(1) for the inclusion of services and arrangements for the benefit of such students so as to allow for the equitable participation of such students in the programs implemented to carry out the objectives and provide the benefits described in this part; and
(2) for the training of the teachers of such students so as to allow for the equitable participation of such teachers in the programs implemented to carry out the objectives and provide the benefits described in this part.
(b) Waiver
If a State, territory, Indian tribe, or local educational agency is prohibited by law from providing for the participation of students or teachers from private nonprofit schools as required by subsection (a), or if the Corporation determines that a State, territory, Indian tribe, or local educational agency substantially fails or is unwilling to provide for such participation on an equitable basis, the Chief Executive Officer shall waive such requirements and shall arrange for the provision of services to such students and teachers.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 115, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1201, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1473.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12527, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 115, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 103(a)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 830, related to consideration of applications, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–13.
Another prior section 12527, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 117, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3138; Pub. L. 102–10, § 4(5), Mar. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 30, prescribed authorized uses of funds, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82, § 103(a)(2).
A prior section 115 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12525 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82.
42 U.S.C. § 12528 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12528. Federal, State, and local contributions
(a) Corporation share
(1) In general
The Corporation share of the cost of carrying out a program for which a grant is made from an allotment under this part—
(A) for new grants may not exceed 80 percent of the total cost of the program for the first year of the grant period, 65 percent for the second year, and 50 percent for each remaining year; and
(B) for continuing grants, may not exceed 50 percent of the total cost of the program.
(2) Noncorporation contribution
In providing for the remaining share of the cost of carrying out such a program, each recipient of such a grant under this part—
(A) shall provide for such share through a payment in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including facilities, equipment, or services;
(B) except as provided in subparagraph (C), may provide for such share through Federal, State, or local sources, including private funds or donated services; and
(C) may not provide for such share through Federal funds made available under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6311 et seq.) [20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.] or the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1400 et seq.).
(b) Waiver
The Chief Executive Officer may waive the requirements of subsection (a) in whole or in part with respect to any such program for any fiscal year, on a determination that such a waiver would be equitable due to a lack of resources at the local level.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 116, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1201, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1473.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C), is Pub. L. 89–10, Apr. 11, 1965, 79 Stat. 27. Title I of the Act is classified generally to subchapter I (§ 6301 et seq.) of chapter 70 of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6301 of Title 20 and Tables.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2)(C), is title VI of Pub. L. 91–230, Apr. 13, 1970, 84 Stat. 175, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1400 et seq.) of Title 20, Education. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1400 of Title 20 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12528, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 115A, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 103(a)(2), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 831; amended Pub. L. 103–382, title III, § 394(h)(3), Oct. 20, 1994, 108 Stat. 4028, related to participation of students and teachers from private schools, prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–13.
A prior section 116 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12529 of this title prior to the general amendment of this part by Pub. L. 111–13.
Another prior section 116 of Pub. L. 101–610 was classified to section 12526 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–82.
42 U.S.C. § 12565 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12565. Study and report
(a) Study
(1) In general
From the sums reserved under section 12681(a)(1)(B) of this title for this section, the Corporation shall enter into a contract with an entity that is not otherwise a recipient of financial assistance under this division, to conduct a 10-year longitudinal study on the impact of the activities carried out under this division.
(2) Contents
In conducting the study, the entity shall consider the impact of service-learning activities carried out under this division on students participating in such activities, including in particular examining the degree to which the activities—
(A) improved student academic achievement;
(B) improved student engagement;
(C) improved graduation rates, as defined in section 6311(b)(2)(C)(vi) of title 20 and as clarified in applicable regulations promulgated by the Department of Education; and
(D) improved the degree to which the participants in the activities engaged in subsequent national service, volunteering, or other service activities, or pursued careers in public service, in the nonprofit sector or government.
(3) Analysis
In carrying out such study, the entity shall examine the impact of the service-learning activities on the 4 factors described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of paragraph (2), analyzed in terms of how much time participants were engaged in service-learning activities.
(4) Best practices
The entity shall collect information on best practices concerning using service-learning activities to improve the 4 factors.
(b) Interim reports
The entity shall periodically submit reports to the Corporation containing the interim results of the study and the information on best practices. The Corporation shall submit such reports to the authorizing committees.
(c) Final report
The entity shall submit a report to the Corporation containing the results of the study and the information on best practices. The Corporation shall submit such report to the authorizing committees, and shall make such report available to the public on the Corporation’s website.
(d) Consultation and dissemination
On receiving the report described in subsection (c), the Corporation shall consult with the Secretary of Education to review the results of the study, and to identify best practices concerning using service-learning activities to improve the 4 factors described in subparagraphs (A) through (D) of subsection (a)(2). The Corporation shall disseminate information on the identified best practices.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 120, as added Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1205, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1483.)
heading: Effective Date
text: Part 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. § 12574 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12574. Types of program assistance
(a) Planning assistance
The Corporation may provide assistance under section 12571 of this title to a qualified applicant that submits an application under section 12582 of this title for the planning of a national service program. Assistance provided in accordance with this subsection may cover a period of not more than 1 year.
(b) Operational assistance
The Corporation may provide assistance under section 12571 of this title to a qualified applicant that submits an application under section 12582 of this title for the establishment, operation, or expansion of a national service program. Assistance provided in accordance with this subsection may cover a period of not more than 3 years, but may be renewed by the Corporation upon consideration of a new application under section 12582 of this title.
(c) Replication assistance
The Corporation may provide assistance under section 12571 of this title to a qualified applicant that submits an application under section 12582 of this title for the expansion of a proven national service program to another geographical location. Assistance provided in accordance with this subsection may cover a period of not more than 3 years, but may be renewed by the Corporation upon consideration of a new application under section 12582 of this title.
(d) Application to subgrants
The requirements of this section shall apply to any State or other applicant receiving assistance under section 12571 of this title that proposes to conduct a grant program using the assistance to support other national service programs.
(Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 124, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 794.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 12574, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 144, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3152, related to terms of service for national and community service, prior to the general amendment of subtitle D of title I of Pub. L. 101–610 [former part D of this subchapter] by Pub. L. 103–82, § 102(a).
A prior section 124 of Pub. L. 101–610 was renumbered section 199D, and is classified to section 12655c of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 12575 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12575. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–13, title I, § 1304, Apr. 21, 2009, 123 Stat. 1500
text: Section, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 125, as added Pub. L. 103–82, title I, § 101(b), Sept. 21, 1993, 107 Stat. 795, related to training and technical assistance.
text: A prior section 12575, Pub. L. 101–610, title I, § 145, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 3153; Pub. L. 102–10, § 6(a), Mar. 12, 1991, 105 Stat. 31, related to eligibility for part-time, full-time, and special senior service in national and community service program, prior to the general amendment of subtitle D of title I of Pub. L. 101–610 (former part D of this subchapter) by Pub. L. 103–82.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 125 of Pub. L. 101–610 was renumbered section 199E, and is classified to section 12655d of this title.
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.