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48 U.S.C. § 2163 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 2163. Reservation of territorial power to control territory and territorial instrumentalities
Subject to the limitations set forth in subchapters I and II of this chapter, this subchapter does not limit or impair the power of a covered territory to control, by legislation or otherwise, the territory or any territorial instrumentality thereof in the exercise of the political or governmental powers of the territory or territorial instrumentality, including expenditures for such exercise, but whether or not a case has been or can be commenced under this subchapter—
(1) a territory law prescribing a method of composition of indebtedness or a moratorium law, but solely to the extent that it prohibits the payment of principal or interest by an entity not described in section 109(b)(2) of title 11, may not bind any creditor of a covered territory or any covered territorial instrumentality thereof that does not consent to the composition or moratorium;
(2) a judgment entered under a law described in paragraph (1) may not bind a creditor that does not consent to the composition; and
(3) unlawful executive orders that alter, amend, or modify rights of holders of any debt of the territory or territorial instrumentality, or that divert funds from one territorial instrumentality to another or to the territory, shall be preempted by this chapter.
(Pub. L. 114–187, title III, § 303, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 579.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in par. (3), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 2164 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 2164. Petition and proceedings relating to petition
(a) Commencement of case
A voluntary case under this subchapter is commenced by the filing with the district court of a petition by the Oversight Board pursuant to the determination under section 2146 of this title.
(b) Objection to petition
After any objection to the petition, the court, after notice and a hearing, may dismiss the petition if the petition does not meet the requirements of this subchapter; however, this subsection shall not apply in any case during the first 120 days after the date on which such case is commenced under this subchapter.
(c) Order for relief
The commencement of a case under this subchapter constitutes an order for relief.
(d) Appeal
The court may not, on account of an appeal from an order for relief, delay any proceeding under this subchapter in the case in which the appeal is being taken, nor shall any court order a stay of such proceeding pending such appeal.
(e) Validity of debt
The reversal on appeal of a finding of jurisdiction shall not affect the validity of any debt incurred that is authorized by the court under section 364(c) or 364(d) of title 11.
(f) Joint filing of petitions and plans permitted
The Oversight Board, on behalf of debtors under this subchapter, may file petitions or submit or modify plans of adjustment jointly if the debtors are affiliates; provided, however, that nothing in this subchapter shall be construed as authorizing substantive consolidation of the cases of affiliated debtors.
(g) Joint administration of affiliated cases
If the Oversight Board, on behalf of a debtor and one or more affiliates, has filed separate cases and the Oversight Board, on behalf of the debtor or one of the affiliates, files a motion to administer the cases jointly, the court may order a joint administration of the cases.
(h) Public safety
This chapter may not be construed to permit the discharge of obligations arising under Federal police or regulatory laws, including laws relating to the environment, public health or safety, or territorial laws implementing such Federal legal provisions. This includes compliance obligations, requirements under consent decrees or judicial orders, and obligations to pay associated administrative, civil, or other penalties.
(i) Voting on debt adjustment plans not stayed
Notwithstanding any provision in this subchapter to the contrary, including sections of title 11 incorporated by reference, nothing in this section shall prevent the holder of a claim from voting on or consenting to a proposed modification of such claim under subchapter VI of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 114–187, title III, § 304, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 579.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (h), was in the original “This Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 2191 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 2191. Rules of construction
Nothing in this chapter is intended, or may be construed—
(1) to limit the authority of Congress to exercise legislative authority over the territories pursuant to Article IV, section 3 of the Constitution of the United States;
(2) to authorize the application of section 2124(f) of this title (relating to issuance of subpoenas) to judicial officers or employees of territory courts;
(3) to alter, amend, or abrogate any provision of the Covenant To Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union With the United States of America (48 U.S.C. 1801 et seq.); or
(4) to alter, amend, or abrogate the treaties of cession regarding certain islands of American Samoa (48 U.S.C. 1661).
(Pub. L. 114–187, title IV, § 401, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 585.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
The Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, referred to in par. (3), is contained in section 1 of Pub. L. 94–241, set out as a note under section 1801 of this title.
48 U.S.C. § 2192 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 2192. Right of Puerto Rico to determine its future political status
Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to restrict Puerto Rico’s right to determine its future political status, including by conducting the plebiscite as authorized by Public Law 113–76.
(Pub. L. 114–187, title IV, § 402, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 586.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
Public Law 113–76, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 113–76, Jan. 17, 2014, 128 Stat. 5, known as the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014. Provisions relating to appropriations for a plebiscite on Puerto Rico’s future political status appear at 128 Stat. 61. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
48 U.S.C. § 2200 (TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS)
§ 2200. Determination on debt
Nothing in this chapter shall be interpreted to restrict—
(1) the ability of the Puerto Rico Commission for the Comprehensive Audit of the Public Credit to file its reports; or
(2) the review and consideration of the Puerto Rico Commission’s findings by Puerto Rico’s government or an Oversight Board for Puerto Rico established under section 2121 of this title.
(Pub. L. 114–187, title IV, § 413, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 596.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 114–187, June 30, 2016, 130 Stat. 549, known as the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management, and Economic Stability Act and also as PROMESA, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
49 U.S.C. § 47144.1 (TRANSPORTATION)
§ 47144.1 Use of funds for repairs for runway safety repairs
(a) In General.—
The Secretary of Transportation may make project grants under this subchapter to an airport described in subsection (b) from funds under section 47114 apportioned to that airport or funds available for discretionary grants to that airport under section 47115 to conduct airport development to repair the runway safety area of the airport damaged as a result of a natural disaster in order to maintain compliance with the regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration relating to runway safety areas, without regard to whether construction of the runway safety area damaged was carried out using amounts the airport received under this subchapter.
(b) Airports Described.—
An airport is described in this subsection if—
(1) the airport is a public-use airport;
(2) the airport is listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems of the Federal Aviation Administration;
(3) the runway safety area of the airport was damaged as a result of a natural disaster;
(4) the airport was denied funding under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 4121 et seq.) 2 with respect to the disaster;
(5) the operator of the airport has exhausted all legal remedies, including legal action against any parties (or insurers thereof) whose action or inaction may have contributed to the need for the repair of the runway safety area;
(6) there is still a demonstrated need for the runway safety area to accommodate current or imminent aeronautical demand; and
(7) the cost of repairing or replacing the runway safety area is reasonable in relation to the anticipated operational benefit of repairing the runway safety area, as determined by the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration.
(Added Pub. L. 115–31, div. K, title I, § 119F(a), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 734.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(4), is Pub. L. 93–288, May 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 143, which is classified principally to chapter 68 (§ 5121 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 5121 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 119F(a) of Pub. L. 115–31, which directed amendment of “subchapter I of chapter 471” by adding at the end this section, was executed by adding this section at the end of subchapter I of chapter 471 of this title to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
50 U.S.C. § 3031 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3031. Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center
(a) Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center
The Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center appointed under section 902 of the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 (50 U.S.C. 3382) is a component of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.
(b) Duties
The Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center shall perform the duties provided in the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Director of National Intelligence or specified by law.
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title I, § 103F, as added Pub. L. 108–458, title I, § 1011(a), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3660; amended Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title IV, § 401(e)(1), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 819.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (b), is title IX of Pub. L. 107–306, Nov. 27, 2002, 116 Stat. 2432. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 403–3f of this title prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
heading: Amendments
text: Pub. L. 115–31, § 401(e)(1)(A), substituted “Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center” for “National Counterintelligence Executive” in section catchline.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–31, § 401(e)(1)(B), substituted “Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center” for “National Counterintelligence Executive” in heading and “Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center appointed under section 902 of the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002 (50 U.S.C. 3382)” for “National Counterintelligence Executive under section 902 of the Counterintelligence Enhancement Act of 2002” in text.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–31, § 401(e)(1)(C), substituted “Director of the National Counterintelligence and Security Center” for “National Counterintelligence Executive”.
heading: Effective Date
text: For Determination by President that section take effect on Apr. 21, 2005, see Memorandum of President of the United States, Apr. 21, 2005, 70 F.R. 23925, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title.
Section effective not later than six months after Dec. 17, 2004, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 1097(a) of Pub. L. 108–458, set out in an Effective Date of 2004 Amendment; Transition Provisions note under section 3001 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3049a (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3049a. Special pay authority for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics positions
(a) Authority to set special rates of pay
Notwithstanding part III of title 5, the head of each element of the intelligence community may establish higher minimum rates of pay for 1 or more categories of positions in such element that require expertise in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM).
(b) Maximum special rate of pay
A minimum rate of pay established for a category of positions under subsection (a) may not exceed the maximum rate of basic pay (excluding any locality-based comparability payment under section 5304 of title 5 or similar provision of law) for the position in that category of positions without the authority of subsection (a) by more than 30 percent, and no rate may be established under this section in excess of the rate of basic pay payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.
(c) Notification of removal from special rate of pay
If the head of an element of the intelligence community removes a category of positions from coverage under a rate of pay authorized by subsection (a) after that rate of pay takes effect—
(1) the head of such element shall provide notice of the loss of coverage of the special rate of pay to each individual in such category; and
(2) the loss of coverage will take effect on the first day of the first pay period after the date of the notice.
(d) Revision of special rates of pay
Subject to the limitations in this section, rates of pay established under this section by the head of the element of the intelligence community may be revised from time to time by the head of such element and the revisions have the force and effect of statute.
(e) Regulations
The head of each element of the intelligence community shall promulgate regulations to carry out this section with respect to such element, which shall, to the extent practicable, be comparable to the regulations promulgated to carry out section 5305 of title 5.
(f) Reports
(1) Requirement for reports
Not later than 90 days after May 5, 2017, the head of each element of the intelligence community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a report on any rates of pay established for such element under this section.
(2) Contents
Each report required by paragraph (1) shall contain for each element of the intelligence community—
(A) a description of any rates of pay established under subsection (a); and
(B) the number of positions in such element that will be subject to such rates of pay.
(July 26, 1947, ch. 343, title I, § 113B, as added Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title III, § 305(a), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 811.)
50 U.S.C. § 3312 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3312. Congressional oversight of policy directives and guidance
(a) Covered policy document defined
In this section, the term “covered policy document” means any classified or unclassified Presidential Policy Directive, Presidential Policy Guidance, or other similar policy document issued by the President, including any classified or unclassified annex to such a Directive, Guidance, or other document, that assigns tasks, roles, or responsibilities to the intelligence community or an element of the intelligence community.
(b) Submissions to Congress
The Director of National Intelligence shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees the following:
(1) Not later than 15 days after the date that a covered policy document is issued, a written notice of the issuance and a summary of the subject matter addressed by such covered policy document.
(2) Not later than 15 days after the date that the Director issues any guidance or direction on implementation of a covered policy document or implements a covered policy document, a copy of such guidance or direction or a description of such implementation.
(3) Not later than 15 days after May 5, 2017, for any covered policy document issued prior to such date that is being implemented by any element of the intelligence community or that is in effect on such date—
(A) a written notice that includes the date such covered policy document was issued and a summary of the subject matter addressed by such covered policy document; and
(B) if the Director has issued any guidance or direction on implementation of such covered policy document or is implementing such covered policy document, a copy of the guidance or direction or a written description of such implementation.
(Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title III, § 310, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 815.)
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “intelligence community” and “congressional intelligence committees”, referred to in text, see section 2 of div. N of Pub. L. 115–31, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3313 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3313. Notification of memoranda of understanding
(a) In general
The head of each element of the intelligence community shall submit to the congressional intelligence committees a copy of each memorandum of understanding or other agreement regarding significant operational activities or policy between or among such element and any other entity or entities of the United States Government—
(1) for such a memorandum or agreement that is in effect on May 5, 2017, not later than 60 days after such date; and
(2) for such a memorandum or agreement entered into after such date, in a timely manner and not more than 60 days after the date such memorandum or other agreement is entered into.
(b) Administrative memorandum or agreement
Nothing in this section may be construed to require an element of the intelligence community to submit to the congressional intelligence committees any memorandum or agreement that is solely administrative in nature, including a memorandum or agreement regarding joint duty or other routine personnel assignments.
(Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title III, § 311, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 815.)
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of “intelligence community” and “congressional intelligence committees”, referred to in text, see section 2 of div. N of Pub. L. 115–31, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3314 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3314. Report on national security systems
(a) Appropriate committees of Congress defined
In this section, the term “appropriate committees of Congress” means—
(1) the congressional intelligence committees;
(2) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Armed Services of the Senate; and
(3) the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Armed Services of the House of Representatives.
(b) Report
Not later than 120 days after May 5, 2017, and annually thereafter, the Director of the National Security Agency, in coordination with the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, shall submit to the appropriate committees of Congress a report on national security systems.
(c) Content
Each report submitted under subsection (b) shall include information related to—
(1) national security systems or components thereof that have been decertified and are still in operational use;
(2) extension requests and the current status of any national security systems still in use or components thereof that have been decertified and are still in use;
(3) national security systems known to not be in compliance with the policies, principles, standards, and guidelines issued by the Committee on National Security Systems established pursuant to National Security Directive 42, signed by the President on July 5, 1990; and
(4) organizations which have not provided access or information to the Director of the National Security Agency that is adequate to enable the Director to make a determination as to whether such organizations are in compliance with the policies, principles, standards, and guidelines issued by such Committee on National Security Systems.
(Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title VI, § 603, May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 829.)
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “congressional intelligence committees”, referred to in text, see section 2 of div. N of Pub. L. 115–31, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.
50 U.S.C. § 3315 (WAR AND NATIONAL DEFENSE)
§ 3315. Annual certification of controlled access programs
(1) In general
Not less frequently than once each year, the Director of National Intelligence shall certify in writing to the congressional intelligence committees whether the creation, validation, or substantial modification, including termination, for all existing and proposed controlled access programs, and the compartments and subcompartments within each, are substantiated and justified based on the information required by paragraph (2).
(2) Information required
Each certification pursuant to paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) the rationale for the revalidation, validation, or substantial modification, including termination, of each controlled access program, compartment and subcompartment;
(B) the identification of a control officer for each controlled access program; and
(C) a statement of protection requirements for each controlled access program.
(Pub. L. 115–31, div. N, title VI, § 608(b), May 5, 2017, 131 Stat. 833.)
heading: Definitions
text: For definition of “congressional intelligence committees”, referred to in text, see section 2 of div. N of Pub. L. 115–31, set out as a note under section 3003 of this title.