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8 U.S.C. § 1772 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1772. International cooperation
(a) International electronic data system
The Secretary of State and the Commissioner of Immigration and Naturalization, in consultation with the Assistant to the President for Homeland Security, shall jointly conduct a study of the alternative approaches (including the costs of, and procedures necessary for, each alternative approach) for encouraging or requiring Canada, Mexico, and countries treated as visa waiver program countries under section 217 of the Immigration and Nationality Act [8 U.S.C. 1187] to develop an intergovernmental network of interoperable electronic data systems that—
(1) facilitates real-time access to that country’s law enforcement and intelligence information that is needed by the Department of State and the Immigration and Naturalization Service to screen visa applicants and applicants for admission into the United States to identify aliens who are inadmissible or deportable under the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.);
(2) is interoperable with the electronic data system implemented under section 1722 of this title; and
(3) performs in accordance with implementation of the technology standard referred to in section 1722(a) of this title.
(b) Report
Not later than 1 year after May 14, 2002, the Secretary of State and the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report setting forth the findings of the study conducted under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 603, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 564.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Immigration and Nationality Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act June 27, 1952, ch. 477, 66 Stat. 163, as amended, which is classified principally to chapter 12 (§ 1101 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1101 of this title and Tables.
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1774 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1774. Annual report on aliens who fail to appear after release on own recognizance
(a) Requirement for report
Not later than January 15 of each year, the Attorney General shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on the total number of aliens who, during the preceding year, failed to attend a removal proceeding after having been arrested outside a port of entry, served a notice to appear under section 1229(a)(1) of this title, and released on the alien’s own recognizance. The report shall also take into account the number of cases in which there were defects in notices of hearing or the service of notices of hearing, together with a description and analysis of the effects, if any, that the defects had on the attendance of aliens at the proceedings.
(b) Initial report
Notwithstanding the time for submission of the annual report provided in subsection (a), the report for 2001 shall be submitted not later than 6 months after May 14, 2002.
(Pub. L. 107–173, title VI, § 605, May 14, 2002, 116 Stat. 565.)
heading: Abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service and Transfer of Functions
text: For abolition of Immigration and Naturalization Service, transfer of functions, and treatment of related references, see note set out under section 1551 of this title.
8 U.S.C. § 1778 (ALIENS AND NATIONALITY)
§ 1778. Vulnerability and threat assessment
(a) Study
The Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Border and Transportation Security, in consultation with the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Science and Technology and the Under Secretary of Homeland Security for Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection, shall study the technology, equipment, and personnel needed to address security vulnerabilities within the United States for each field office of the Bureau of Customs and Border Protection that has responsibility for any portion of the United States borders with Canada and Mexico. The Under Secretary shall conduct follow-up studies at least once every 5 years.
(b) Report to Congress
The Under Secretary shall submit a report to Congress on the Under Secretary’s findings and conclusions from each study conducted under subsection (a) together with legislative recommendations, as appropriate, for addressing any security vulnerabilities found by the study.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Homeland Security Directorate of Border and Transportation Security such sums as may be necessary for fiscal years 2006 through 2011 to carry out any such recommendations from the first study conducted under subsection (a).
(Pub. L. 109–13, div. B, title III, § 301, May 11, 2005, 119 Stat. 316.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the REAL ID Act of 2005, and also as part of the Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005, and not as part of the Enhanced Border Security and Visa Entry Reform Act of 2002 which comprises this chapter.
22 U.S.C. § 6435 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6435. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In general
There are authorized to be appropriated to the Commission $3,500,000 for each of the fiscal years 2016 to 2019 to carry out the provisions of this chapter and section 6433a of this title.
(b) Availability of funds
Amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a) shall remain available until the earlier of—
(1) the date on which they have been expended; or
(2) the date on which the Commission is terminated under section 6436 of this title.
(c) Limitation
In each fiscal year, the Commission shall only be authorized to expend amounts that have been appropriated pursuant to subsection (a) if the Commission—
(1) complies with the requirements set forth in section 6433a of this title; and
(2) submits the annual financial report required under section 6435a(e) of this title to the appropriate congressional committees.
(Pub. L. 105–292, title II, § 207, formerly § 205, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2800; renumbered § 207 and amended Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(b)(2), (4), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 401, 403; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 681(e), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1409; Pub. L. 112–75, § 4, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1273; Pub. L. 113–271, § 1(1), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2951; Pub. L. 114–71, § 5, Oct. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 565.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (a), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 105–292, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2787, known as the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6401 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–71 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section authorized appropriations for fiscal years 2012 through 2015.
2014—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 113–271 substituted “2015” for “2014”.
2011—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 112–75 substituted “for each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2014” for “for the fiscal year 2003”.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–228 inserted “for the fiscal year 2003” after “$3,000,000”.
1999—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(b)(4), substituted “to carry out the provisions of this subchapter” for “for each of the fiscal years 1999 and 2000 to carry out the provisions of this subchapter.”
heading: Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 113–271, § 2, Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2951, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [amending this section and section 6436 of this title] shall take effect as if enacted on December 10, 2014.”
22 U.S.C. § 6436 (FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE)
§ 6436. Termination
The Commission shall terminate on September 30, 2019.
(Pub. L. 105–292, title II, § 209, formerly § 206, Oct. 27, 1998, 112 Stat. 2800; renumbered § 209 and amended Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(b)(2), (c), Aug. 17, 1999, 113 Stat. 401, 405; Pub. L. 107–228, div. A, title VI, § 681(g), Sept. 30, 2002, 116 Stat. 1409; Pub. L. 112–75, § 6, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1273; Pub. L. 113–271, § 1(2), Dec. 18, 2014, 128 Stat. 2951; Pub. L. 114–71, § 3, Oct. 16, 2015, 129 Stat. 563.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2015—Pub. L. 114–71 substituted “September 30, 2019” for “September 30, 2015”.
2014—Pub. L. 113–271 substituted “September 30, 2015” for “September 30, 2014”.
2011—Pub. L. 112–75 substituted “September 30, 2014” for “September 30, 2011”.
2002—Pub. L. 107–228 substituted “September 30, 2011” for “May 14, 2003”.
1999—Pub. L. 106–55, § 1(c), which directed substitution of “on May 14, 2003” for “4 years after the initial appointment of all the Commissioners”, was executed by making the substitution for “4 years after the initial appointment of all of the Commissioners”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
heading: Effective Date of 2014 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 113–271 effective as if enacted on Dec. 10, 2014, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–271, set out as a note under section 6435 of this title.
heading: Extension of Termination Date
text: Pub. L. 112–74, div. I, title I, Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1173, provided in part: “That section 209 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6436) shall be applied by substituting ‘September 30, 2012’ for ‘September 30, 2011’ ”.
13 U.S.C. § 1 (CENSUS)
§ 1. Definitions
As used in this title, unless the context requires another meaning or unless it is otherwise provided—
(1) “Bureau” means the Bureau of the Census;
(2) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce; and
(3) “respondent” includes a corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, proprietorship, society, joint stock company, individual, or other organization or entity which reported information, or on behalf of which information was reported, in response to a questionnaire, inquiry, or other request of the Bureau.
(Aug. 31, 1954, ch. 1158, 68 Stat. 1012; Pub. L. 94–521, § 1, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2459.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Section is new, and was inserted to eliminate the necessity for referring, throughout this title, to the Bureau of the Census, and the Secretary of Commerce, by their full designations.
heading: Amendments
text: 1976—Pub. L. 94–521 designated existing provisions as pars. (1) and (2), and added par. (3).
heading: Effective Date of 1976 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 94–521, § 17, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2466, provided that: “The amendments made by this Act [enacting sections 181 to 184 and 196 of this title, amending this section and sections 3 to 6, 8, 23, 141, 191, 195, 214, 221, 224, 225, and 241 of this title, and enacting provisions set out as notes under this section] shall take effect on October 1, 1976, or on the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 17, 1976], whichever date is later”.
heading: Short Title of 2015 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 114–72, § 1, Oct. 22, 2015, 129 Stat. 566, provided that: “This Act [amending provisions set out as a note under section 91 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Quarterly Financial Report Reauthorization Act’.”
heading: Short Title of 1999 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(7) [div. B, title XII, subtitle E, § 1251], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1536, 1501A–505, provided that: “This subtitle [amending section 301 of this title and enacting provisions set out as notes under section 301 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Proliferation Prevention Enhancement Act of 1999’.”
heading: Short Title of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–430, § 1, Oct. 31, 1994, 108 Stat. 4393, provided that: “This Act [enacting section 16 of this title, amending sections 9 and 214 of this title and section 412 of Title 39, Postal Service, and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 16 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Census Address List Improvement Act of 1994’.”
heading: Separability
text: Pub. L. 94–521, § 16, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2466, provided that: “If a provision enacted by this Act [see section 17 of Pub. L. 94–521 set out above] is held invalid, all valid provisions that are severable from the invalid provision remain in effect. If a provision of this Act [Pub. L. 94–521] is held invalid in one or more of its applications, the provision remains in effect in all valid applications that are severable from the invalid application or applications.”
16 U.S.C. § 81p (CONSERVATION)
§ 81p. Property transfers
(a) Transfer and rights-of-way
The Secretary of the Interior (hereinafter in this section referred to as the “Secretary”) is authorized to transfer, without reimbursement, to York County, Virginia, that portion of the existing sewage disposal system, including related improvements and structures, owned by the United States and located within the Colonial National Historical Park, together with such rights-of-way as are determined by the Secretary to be necessary to maintain and operate such system.
(b) Repair and rehabilitation of system
The Secretary is authorized to enter into a cooperative agreement with York County, Virginia, under which the Secretary will pay a portion, not to exceed $110,000, of the costs of repair and rehabilitation of the sewage disposal system referred to in subsection (a).
(c) Fees and charges
In consideration for the rights-of-way granted under subsection (a), and in recognition of the National Park Service’s contribution authorized under subsection (b), the cooperative agreement under subsection (b) shall provide for a reduction in, or the elimination of, the amounts charged to the National Park Service for its sewage disposal. The cooperative agreement shall also provide for minimizing the impact of the sewage disposal system on the park and its resources. Such system may not be enlarged or substantially altered without National Park Service concurrence.
(d) Inclusion of land in Colonial National Historical Park
Notwithstanding the provisions of sections 81b and 81d of this title, limiting the average width of the Colonial Parkway, the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to include within the boundaries of Colonial National Historical Park and to acquire by donation, exchange, or purchase with donated or appropriated funds the lands or interests in lands (with or without improvements) within the areas depicted on the map dated August 1996, numbered 333/80031B, and entitled “Page Landing Addition to Colonial National Historical Park”. Such map shall be on file and available for inspection in the offices of the National Park Service at Colonial National Historical Park and in Washington, District of Columbia.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title II, § 211, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4109; Pub. L. 106–113, div. B, § 1000(a)(3) [title I, § 122], Nov. 29, 1999, 113 Stat. 1535, 1501A–159; Pub. L. 106–176, title I, § 102, Mar. 10, 2000, 114 Stat. 25.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, and not as part of act July 3, 1930, ch. 837, 46 Stat. 855, which comprises this subchapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2000—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–176 directed amendment identical to amendment by Pub. L. 106–113. See 1999 Amendment note below.
1999—Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 106–113 substituted “depicted on the map dated August 1996, numbered 333/80031B,” for “depicted on the map dated August 1993, numbered 333/80031A,”.
16 U.S.C. § 110d (CONSERVATION)
§ 110d. Mount Rainier National Park Boundary Adjustment
(a) Boundary adjustment
The boundary of Mount Rainier National Park is modified to include the area within the boundary generally depicted on the map entitled “Mount Rainier National Park, Carbon River Boundary Adjustment”, numbered 105/92,002B, and dated June 2003. The Secretary of the Interior shall keep the map on file in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(b) Land acquisition
The Secretary of the Interior may acquire, only with the consent of the owner, by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange—
(1) land or interests in land, totaling not more than 800 acres, and improvements thereon within the boundary generally depicted on the map referred to in subsection (a) for development of camping and other recreational facilities; and
(2) land or interests in land, totaling not more than one acre, and improvements thereon in the vicinity of Wilkeson, Washington, for a facility to serve visitors to public lands along the Carbon and Mowich Corridors.
(c) Administration of acquired lands
Lands acquired under this section shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of Mount Rainier National Park in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
(Pub. L. 108–312, § 3, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1194.)
heading: Short Title
text: For short title of Pub. L. 108–312, which enacted this section, as the Mount Rainier National Park Boundary Adjustment Act of 2004, see section 1 of Pub. L. 108–312, set out as a note under section 91 of this title.
heading: Findings
text: Pub. L. 108–312, § 2, Oct. 5, 2004, 118 Stat. 1194, provided that:
“The Congress finds the following:
“(1) The Carbon River watershed within Pierce County in the State of Washington has unique qualities of ecological, economic, and educational importance, including clean water, productive salmon streams, important wildlife habitat, active geologic processes, outdoor recreational opportunities, scenic beauty, educational opportunities, and diverse economic opportunities.
“(2) Mount Rainier National Park is one of the premier attractions in the State of Washington, providing recreational, educational, and economic opportunities that will be enhanced by the construction of new campgrounds and visitor contact facilities in the Carbon River valley outside old-growth forest habitats and above the flood plain.
“(3) Coordination of management across national forest and national park lands in this corridor will enhance the conservation of the forest ecosystem and public enjoyment of these public lands.
“(4) Protection and development of historic and recreational facilities in the Carbon River valley, such as trails and visitor centers, can be facilitated by the National Park Service.”
16 U.S.C. § 218a (CONSERVATION)
§ 218a. Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, Kentucky
(a) In general
Upon acquisition of the land known as Knob Creek Farm pursuant to subsection (b), the boundary of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park, established by sections 211 to 214 of this title, is revised to include such land. Lands acquired pursuant to this section shall be administered by the Secretary of the Interior as part of the historic site.
(b) Acquisition of Knob Creek Farm
The Secretary of the Interior may acquire, by donation only, the approximately 228 acres of land known as Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky, as generally depicted on a map entitled “Knob Creek Farm Unit, Abraham Lincoln National Historic Site”, numbered 338/80,077, and dated October 1998. Such map shall be on file and available for public inspection in the appropriate offices of the National Park Service.
(c) Study and report
The Secretary of the Interior shall study the Knob Creek Farm in Larue County, Kentucky, and not later than 1 year after November 6, 1998, submit a report to the Congress containing the results of the study. The purpose of the study shall be to:
(1) Identify significant resources associated with the Knob Creek Farm and the early boyhood of Abraham Lincoln.
(2) Evaluate the threats to the long-term protection of the Knob Creek Farm’s cultural, recreational, and natural resources.
(3) Examine the incorporation of the Knob Creek Farm into the operations of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park and establish a strategic management plan for implementing such incorporation. In developing the plan, the Secretary shall—
(A) determine infrastructure requirements and property improvements needed at Knob Creek Farm to meet National Park Service standards;
(B) identify current and potential uses of Knob Creek Farm for recreational, interpretive, and educational opportunities; and
(C) project costs and potential revenues associated with acquisition, development, and operation of Knob Creek Farm.
(d) Authorization
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out subsection (c).
(Pub. L. 105–355, title V, § 510, Nov. 6, 1998, 112 Stat. 3265; Pub. L. 111–11, title VII, § 7114(b), Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1202.)
heading: Change of Name
text: “Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park” substituted for “Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historic Site” in section catchline and in subsecs. (a) and (c)(3) pursuant to Pub. L. 111–11.
16 U.S.C. § 268 (CONSERVATION)
§ 268. Authority of Secretary to acquire lands for trailheads
(a) Authority
Notwithstanding the Act of June 11, 1940 (16 U.S.C. 261 et seq.), the Secretary of the Interior is authorized to acquire by donation, purchase with donated or appropriated funds, or exchange not to exceed 10 acres of land or interests in land, which shall consist of those necessary lands for the establishment of trailheads to be located at White Rocks and Chadwell Gap.
(b) Administration
Lands and interests in lands acquired pursuant to subsection (a) shall be added to and administered as part of the Cumberland Gap National Historical Park.
(Pub. L. 104–333, div. I, title II, § 216, Nov. 12, 1996, 110 Stat. 4112.)
heading: References in Text
text: The act of June 11, 1940, referred to in subsec. (a), is act June 11, 1940, ch. 304, 54 Stat. 262, as amended, which is classified generally to this subchapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, and not as part of act June 11, 1940, ch. 304, 54 Stat. 262, which comprises this subchapter.
16 U.S.C. § 283e (CONSERVATION)
§ 283e. Authorization of appropriations; expenditure for improvements limitation
(a) There are hereby authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the acquisition of lands and interest in lands, and not more than $24,715,000 as may be necessary for the development of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. No funds appropriated for development purposes pursuant to this subchapter may be expended for improvements incompatible with wilderness management within the corridor of the park leading to the summit of Guadalupe Peak.
(b) In addition to amounts authorized to be appropriated under subsection (a), there is authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for the construction of a fence to protect the natural and cultural resources of the area added to Guadalupe Mountains National Park by section 283a(b) of this title.
(Pub. L. 89–667, § 6, Oct. 15, 1966, 80 Stat. 922; Pub. L. 95–625, title I, § 101(12), Nov. 10, 1978, 92 Stat. 3471; Pub. L. 100–541, § 2, Oct. 28, 1988, 102 Stat. 2720.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–541 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted “sums” for “sums, but not more than $1,800,000 in all,”, and added subsec. (b).
1978—Pub. L. 95–625 increased development appropriations authorization to $24,715,000 from $10,362,000 and prohibited expenditure of funds for improvements incompatible with wilderness management within the corridor of the park leading to the summit of Guadalupe Peak.