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49 U.S.C. § 354 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 354. Investigative authority of Inspector General
(a) In General.—
The statutory authority of the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation includes authority to conduct, pursuant to Federal criminal statutes, investigations of allegations that a person or entity has engaged in fraudulent or other criminal activity relating to the programs and operations of the Department or its operating administrations.
(b) Regulated Entities.—
The authority to conduct investigations referred to in subsection (a) extends to any person or entity subject to the laws and regulations of the Department or its operating administrations, whether or not they are recipients of funds from the Department or its operating administrations.
(Added and amended Pub. L. 108–168, § 8(a), (b)(1), Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2034.)
heading: Codification
text: The text of section 228 of Pub. L. 106–159, formerly set out as a note under section 4 of the Inspector General Act of 1978, Pub. L. 95–452, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, which was transferred to this section, redesignated as text of section, and amended by Pub. L. 108–168, § 8(a), (b)(1), was based on Pub. L. 106–159, title II, § 228, Dec. 9, 1999, 113 Stat. 1773.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Pub. L. 108–168 renumbered section 228 of Pub. L. 106–159 as this section and substituted “Investigative authority of Inspector General” for “DOT Authority” in section catchline. See Codification note above.
heading: Deposit of Forfeited Funds
text: Pub. L. 113–235, div. K, title I, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2724, provided in part: “That hereafter funds transferred to the Office of the Inspector General through forfeiture proceedings or from the Department of Justice Assets Forfeiture Fund or the Department of the Treasury Forfeiture Fund, as a participating agency, as an equitable share from the forfeiture of property in investigations in which the Office of Inspector General participates, or through the granting of a Petition for Remission or Mitigation, shall be deposited to the credit of this account [Office of Inspector General, Salaries and Expenses] for law enforcement activities authorized under the Inspector General Act of 1978, as amended [5 U.S.C. App], to remain available until expended.”
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriation act:
Pub. L. 113–76, div. L, title I, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 600.
49 U.S.C. § 46506 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 46506. Application of certain criminal laws to acts on aircraft
An individual on an aircraft in the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States who commits an act that—
(1) if committed in the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States (as defined in section 7 of title 18) would violate section 113, 114, 661, 662, 1111, 1112, 1113, or 2111 or chapter 109A of title 18, shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned under that section or chapter, or both; or
(2) if committed in the District of Columbia would violate section 9 of the Act of July 29, 1892 (D.C. Code § 22-1112), shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned under section 9 of the Act, or both.
(Pub. L. 103–272, § 1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1245.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
46506
49 App.:1472(k).
Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, § 902(k); added Sept. 5, 1961, Pub. L. 87–197, § 1, 75 Stat. 466; Oct. 14, 1970, Pub. L. 91–449, § 1(3), 84 Stat. 921; Nov. 10, 1986, Pub. L. 99–646, § 87(d)(8), 100 Stat. 3624; Nov. 14, 1986, Pub. L. 99–654, § 3(b)(8), 100 Stat. 3664.
In clause (1), the words “fined under title 18, imprisoned under that section or chapter, or both” are substituted for “punished as provided therein” for consistency with title 18.
In clause (2), the words “fined under title 18, imprisoned under section 9 of the Act, or both” are substituted for “punished as provided therein” for consistency with title 18.
heading: References in Text
text: Section 9 of the Act of July 29, 1892, referred to in par. (2), is section 9 of act July 29, 1892, ch. 320, 27 Stat. 324, as amended, which is not classified to the Code. Section 9 of the Act was reclassified to section 22–1312 of the D.C. Code (2014).
7 U.S.C. § 79d (AGRICULTURE)
§ 79d. Limitation on administrative and supervisory costs
The total administrative and supervisory costs which may be incurred under this chapter for services performed (excluding standardization, compliance, and foreign monitoring activities) for each of the fiscal years 1989 through 2020 shall not exceed 30 percent of the total costs for such activities carried out by the Secretary for such year.
(Aug. 11, 1916, ch. 313, pt. B, § 7D, as added Pub. L. 100–518, § 2(3), Oct. 24, 1988, 102 Stat. 2585; amended Pub. L. 103–156, § 2, Nov. 24, 1993, 107 Stat. 1525; Pub. L. 103–354, title II, § 293(a)(8), Oct. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 3237; Pub. L. 106–472, title I, § 105, Nov. 9, 2000, 114 Stat. 2060; Pub. L. 109–83, § 1(a), Sept. 30, 2005, 119 Stat. 2053; Pub. L. 114–54, title III, § 301(d), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 520.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “2020” for “2015”.
2005—Pub. L. 109–83 substituted “2015” for “2005”.
2000—Pub. L. 106–472 substituted “2005” for “2000” and “30 percent” for “40 per centum”.
1994—Pub. L. 103–354 substituted “Secretary” for “Service”.
1993—Pub. L. 103–156 substituted “services performed” for “inspection and weighing” and “2000” for “1993”.
heading: Effective Date of 2000 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 106–472 effective as if enacted Sept. 30, 2000, see section 111 of Pub. L. 106–472, set out as a note under section 79 of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 1993 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–156 effective as of Sept. 30, 1993, see section 16(b) of Pub. L. 103–156, set out as a note under section 75 of this title.
heading: Effective and Termination Dates
text: That part of section 2 of Pub. L. 100–518 which provided that section was effective for the period Oct. 1, 1988, through Sept. 30, 1993, inclusive, was repealed by Pub. L. 103–156, §§ 13(a), 16(b), Nov. 24, 1993, 107 Stat. 1529, 1530, eff. Sept. 30, 1993.
7 U.S.C. § 1635m (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1635m. Mandatory reporting for lambs
(a) Establishment
The Secretary may establish a program of mandatory lamb price information reporting that will—
(1) provide timely, accurate, and reliable market information;
(2) facilitate more informed marketing decisions; and
(3) promote competition in the lamb slaughtering industry.
(b) Notice and comment
If the Secretary establishes a mandatory price reporting program under subsection (a), the Secretary shall provide an opportunity for comment on proposed regulations to establish the program during the 30-day period beginning on the date of the publication of the proposed regulations.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 241, as added Pub. L. 106–78, title IX, § 911(2), Oct. 22, 1999, 113 Stat. 1200.)
heading: Lamb Reporting
text: Pub. L. 114–54, title I, § 103, Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 514, provided that:
“Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment of this Act [Sept. 30, 2015], the Secretary of Agriculture shall revise section 59.300 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, so that—
“(1) the definition of the term ‘importer’—
“(A) includes only those importers that imported an average of 1,000 metric tons of lamb meat products per year during the immediately preceding 4 calendar years; and
“(B) may include any person that does not meet the requirement referred to in subparagraph (A), if the Secretary determines that the person should be considered an importer based on their volume of lamb imports; and
“(2) the definition of the term ‘packer’—
“(A) applies to any entity with 50 percent or more ownership in a facility;
“(B) includes a federally inspected lamb processing plant which slaughtered or processed the equivalent of an average of 35,000 head of lambs per year during the immediately preceding 5 calendar years; and
“(C) may include any other lamb processing plant that does not meet the requirement referred to in subparagraph (B), if the Secretary determines that the processing plant should be considered a packer after considering the capacity of the processing plant.”
7 U.S.C. § 1636i (AGRICULTURE)
§ 1636i. Termination of authority
The authority provided by this subchapter terminates on September 30, 2020.
(Aug. 14, 1946, ch. 966, title II, § 260, as added Pub. L. 109–296, § 1(a), Oct. 5, 2006, 120 Stat. 1464; amended Pub. L. 111–239, § 2(a)(1), Sept. 27, 2010, 124 Stat. 2501; Pub. L. 114–54, title I, § 101(a), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 513.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “September 30, 2020” for “September 30, 2015”.
2010—Pub. L. 111–239 substituted “September 30, 2015” for “September 30, 2010”.
7 U.S.C. § 8204 (AGRICULTURE)
§ 8204. Limitations on assistance
(a) Amount
The total amount of payments that a person shall be entitled to receive under this chapter may not exceed $75,000, or an equivalent value in tree seedlings.
(b) Acres
The total quantity of acres planted to trees or tree seedlings for which a person shall be entitled to receive payments under this chapter may not exceed 500 acres.
(c) Regulations
The Secretary shall promulgate regulations—
(1) defining the term “person” for the purposes of this chapter, which shall conform, to the maximum extent practicable, to the regulations defining the term “person” promulgated under section 1308 of this title (before the amendment made by section 1603(a) 1 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008); and
(2) promulgating such regulations as the Secretary determines necessary to ensure a fair and reasonable application of the limitation established under this section.
(Pub. L. 107–171, title X, § 10204, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 491; Pub. L. 110–234, title I, § 1603(g)(4), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1011; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title I, § 1603(g)(4), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 1740; Pub. L. 113–79, title I, § 1609(b)(1), Feb. 7, 2014, 128 Stat. 709.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 1308 of this title (before the amendment made by section 1603(a) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008), referred to in subsec. (c)(1), means section 1308 of this title before the amendment by section 1603(a) of Pub. L. 110–246, which amended the definition of “covered commodity” in section 1308(a)(1). Section 1603(b) of Pub. L. 110–246 amended section 1308 by, among other things, adding subsec. (a)(4) which defined “person” and striking out subsec. (e) which related to issuance of regulations defining “person”. The amendments by section 1603 of Pub. L. 110–246 to section 1308 were effective May 22, 2008.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 made identical amendments to this section. The amendments by Pub. L. 110–234 were repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 113–79 amended language inserted by Pub. L. 110–246, § 1603(g)(4). See 2008 Amendment note below.
2008—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 110–246, § 1603(g)(4), as amended by Pub. L. 113–79, § 1609(b)(1), inserted “(before the amendment made by section 1603(a) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008)” after “section 1308 of this title”.
heading: Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 113–79 effective as if included in Pub. L. 110–246, see section 1609(b)(2) of Pub. L. 113–79, set out as a note under section 1471g of this title.
heading: Effective Date of 2008 Amendment
text: Amendment of this section and repeal of Pub. L. 110–234 by Pub. L. 110–246 effective May 22, 2008, the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–234, see section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as an Effective Date note under section 8701 of this title.
16 U.S.C. § 460x–14 (CONSERVATION)
§ 460x–14. Authorization of appropriations; adjustments
There are authorized to be appropriated not more than $84,149,558 for the acquisition of lands and interests in lands and not more than $18,769,000 (June 1970 prices) for development, plus or minus such amounts, if any, as may be justified by reason of ordinary fluctuations in construction costs as indicated by engineering cost indices applicable to the type of construction involved herein.
(Pub. L. 91–479, § 15, Oct. 21, 1970, 84 Stat. 1081; Pub. L. 93–477, title I, § 101(13), Oct. 26, 1974, 88 Stat. 1446; Pub. L. 97–361, § 4, Oct. 22, 1982, 96 Stat. 1724; Pub. L. 98–141, § 5, Oct. 31, 1983, 97 Stat. 909; Pub. L. 98–505, Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2337.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1984—Pub. L. 98–505 substituted “$84,149,558” for “$82,149,558”.
1983—Pub. L. 98–141 substituted “$82,149,558” for “$66,153,000”.
1982—Pub. L. 97–361 substituted “$66,153,000” for “$57,753,000”.
1974—Pub. L. 93–477 substituted “$57,753,000” for “$19,800,000”.
heading: Retroactive Statutory Ceilings
text: Pub. L. 97–361, § 7, Oct. 22, 1982, 96 Stat. 1725, provided that: “For purposes of section 7(a)(3) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 ([former] 16 U.S.C. 460l–9(a)(3)) [see 54 U.S.C. 200306(a)(4)], the statutory ceilings on appropriations established by the amendments made by this Act [enacting section 460x–15 of this title and amending this section and sections 460x–9 to 460x–11 of this title] shall be deemed to be statutory ceilings contained in a provision of law enacted prior to the convening of the Ninety-fifth Congress.”
16 U.S.C. § 583j–3 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–3. Administrative services and support
(a) Startup funds
For purposes of assisting the Foundation in establishing an office and meeting initial administrative, project, and other startup expenses, the Secretary is authorized to provide to the Foundation $500,000, from funds appropriated pursuant to section 583j–8(a) of this title, per year for the two years beginning October 1, 1992. Such funds shall remain available to the Foundation until they are expended for authorized purposes.
(b) Matching funds
In addition to the startup funds provided under subsection (a) of this section, during fiscal years 2016 through 2018, the Secretary is authorized to provide matching funds for administrative and project expenses incurred by the Foundation as authorized by section 583j–8(b) of this title including reimbursement of expenses under section 583j–1 of this title, not to exceed then current Federal Government per diem rates.
(c) Administrative expenses
At any time, the Secretary may provide the Foundation use of Department of Agriculture personnel, facilities, and equipment, with partial or no reimbursement, with such limitations and on such terms and conditions as the Secretary shall establish.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 405, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2972; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(a), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 515.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “during fiscal years 2016 through 2018” for “for a period of five years beginning October 1, 1992”.
1993—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(1), inserted “, project,” after “administrative” and substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(a)(2), substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “from November 16, 1990” and inserted “and project” after “administrative”.
heading: Purpose of Pub. L. 103–106
text: Pub. L. 103–106, § 2, Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1031, provided that:
“It is the purpose of this Act [see Short Title of 1993 Amendment note set out under section 583j of this title]—
“(1) to provide for start-up and matching funds for project expenses to carry out the National Forest Foundation Act [16 U.S.C. 583j et seq.]; and
“(2) to extend the funding authorization for start-up expenses for 1 year.”
16 U.S.C. § 583j–5 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–5. Audits and report requirements
(a) Audits
For purposes of section 10101 of title 36 the Foundation shall be treated as a corporation in part B of subtitle II of title 36.
(b) Annual reports
The Foundation shall transmit each year to Congress a report of its proceedings and activities of the previous year, including a full and complete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 407, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(c)(2), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 516.)
heading: Codification
text: In subsec. (a), “section 10101 of title 36” substituted for “the Act entitled ‘An Act for audit of accounts of private corporations established under Federal law,’ approved August 30, 1964 (36 U.S.C. 1101 through 1103; Public Law 88–504)” and “a corporation in part B of subtitle II of title 36” substituted for “a private corporation established under Federal law” on authority of Pub. L. 105–225, § 5(b), Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1499, the first section of which enacted Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 struck out comma after “The Foundation shall”.
16 U.S.C. § 583j–8 (CONSERVATION)
§ 583j–8. Authorization of appropriations
(a) Startup funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000.
(b) Matching funds
For the purposes of section 583j–3 of this title, there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2018 to the Secretary of Agriculture to be made available to the Foundation to match, on a one-for-one basis, private contributions made to the Foundation.
(Pub. L. 101–593, title IV, § 410, Nov. 16, 1990, 104 Stat. 2973; Pub. L. 103–106, § 3(b), Oct. 12, 1993, 107 Stat. 1032; Pub. L. 114–54, title II, § 201(b), Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 515.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–54 substituted “there are authorized to be appropriated $3,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2018” for “during the five-year period beginning October 1, 1992, there are authorized to be appropriated $1,000,000 annually”.
1993—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 103–106 substituted “beginning October 1, 1992” for “following November 16, 1990”.
16 U.S.C. § 6809 (CONSERVATION)
§ 6809. Sunset provision
The authority of the Secretary to carry out this chapter shall terminate September 30, 2017.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. J, title VIII, § 810, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3389; Pub. L. 113–235, div. F, title IV, § 422, Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2449; Pub. L. 114–53, § 134, Sept. 30, 2015, 129 Stat. 509.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, and was translated as reading “this title”, meaning title VIII of div. J of Pub. L. 108–447, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 3377, known as the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, to reflect the probable intent of Congress. For complete classification of title VIII to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6801 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–53 substituted “September 30, 2017.” for “on September 30, 2016.”
2014—Pub. L. 113–235 substituted “on September 30, 2016” for “10 years after December 8, 2004”. Amendment was executed as the probable intent of Congress, notwithstanding error in directory language which referenced the editorial translation of “December 8, 2004” rather than “the date of the enactment of this Act” which appeared in the original.
20 U.S.C. § 75b (EDUCATION)
§ 75b. Establishment of National Portrait Gallery; functions
(a) There is established in the Smithsonian Institution a bureau which shall be known as the National Portrait Gallery. The functions of such bureau shall be those authorized by this subchapter. The use for the purposes of the Gallery of any part of the building transferred to the Smithsonian Institution pursuant to the Act of March 28, 1958 (72 Stat. 68), is authorized.
(b) The Gallery shall function as a free public museum for the exhibition and study of portraiture and statuary depicting men and women who have made significant contributions to the history, development, and culture of the people of the United States and of the artists who created such portraiture and statuary.
(Pub. L. 87–443, § 3, Apr. 27, 1962, 76 Stat. 62.)
heading: References in Text
text: Act of March 28, 1958, referred to in subsec. (a), is act Mar. 28, 1958, Pub. L. 85–357, 72 Stat. 68, which was not classified to the Code.
heading: Patent Office Building Improvements
text: Pub. L. 108–72, § 3, Aug. 15, 2003, 117 Stat. 888, provided that:
“(a) Authorization of Use of Funds.—
“(1) In general.—
The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may plan, design, and construct improvements to the interior and exterior of the Patent Office Building (including the construction of a roof covering for the courtyard), using funds available to the Institution from nonappropriated sources.
“(2) Definition.—
In this section, the term ‘Patent Office Building’ means the building transferred to the Smithsonian Institution pursuant to Public Law 85–357 [72 Stat. 68].
“(b) Design and Specifications.—
The design and specifications for any exterior alterations authorized by subsection (a) shall be—
“(1) submitted by the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (referred to in this section as the ‘Secretary’) to the Commission of Fine Arts for comments and recommendations; and
“(2) subject to the review and approval of the National Capital Planning Commission in accordance with section 8722 of title 40, United States Code, and section 16 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (sec. 6–641.15, D.C. Official Code).
“(c) Authority of Historic Preservation Agencies.—
“(1) In general.—
The Secretary shall—
“(A) take into account the effect of the improvements authorized by subsection (a) on the historic character of the Patent Office Building; and
“(B) provide the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation a reasonable opportunity to comment with regard to such improvements.
“(2) Status of smithsonian.—
In carrying out this subsection, and in carrying out other projects in the District of Columbia which are subject to the review and approval of the National Capital Planning Commission in accordance with section 16 of the Act of June 20, 1938 (sec. 6–641.15, D.C. Official Code), the Smithsonian Institution shall be deemed to be an agency for purposes of compliance with regulations promulgated by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation pursuant to section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act ([former] 16 U.S.C. 470f) [see 54 U.S.C. 306108].”
20 U.S.C. § 3416 (EDUCATION)
§ 3416. Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education
There shall be in the Department an Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education, to be administered by the Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education appointed under section 3412(b) of this title. The Assistant Secretary shall administer such functions affecting career, technical, and adult education as the Secretary shall delegate, and shall serve as principal adviser to the Secretary on matters affecting career, technical, and adult education. The Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary, shall also provide a unified approach to rural education and rural family education through the coordination of programs within the Department and shall work with the Federal Interagency Committee on Education to coordinate related activities and programs of other Federal departments and agencies.
(Pub. L. 96–88, title II, § 206, Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 674; Pub. L. 113–76, div. H, title III, § 307(a), Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 399.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2014—Pub. L. 113–76 substituted, in section catchline, “Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education” for “Office of Vocational and Adult Education” and, in text, “Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education” for “Office of Vocational and Adult Education”, “Assistant Secretary for Career, Technical, and Adult Education” for “Assistant Secretary for Vocational and Adult Education”, and “career, technical, and adult education” for “vocational and adult education” in two places.