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33 U.S.C. § 3071 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3071. Applicability of certain provisions of title 10
(a) Provisions made applicable to the corps
The rules of law that apply to the Armed Forces under the following provisions of title 10, as those provisions are in effect from time to time, apply also to the commissioned officer corps of the Administration:
(1) Chapter 40, relating to leave.
(2) Section 533(b), relating to constructive service.
(3) Section 716, relating to transfers between the armed forces and to and from National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
(4) Section 1035, relating to deposits of savings.
(5) Section 1036, relating to transportation and travel allowances for escorts for dependents of members.
(6) Section 1052, relating to reimbursement for adoption expenses.
(7) Section 1174a, relating to special separation benefits (except that benefits under subsection (b)(2)(B) of such section are subject to the availability of appropriations for such purpose and are provided at the discretion of the Secretary of Commerce).
(8) Chapter 61, relating to retirement or separation for physical disability.
(9) Chapter 69, relating to retired grade, except sections 1370, 1375, and 1376.
(10) Chapter 71, relating to computation of retired pay.
(11) Chapter 73, relating to annuities based on retired or retainer pay.
(12) Subchapter II of chapter 75, relating to death benefits.
(13) Section 2634, relating to transportation of motor vehicles for members on permanent change of station.
(14) Sections 2731 and 2735, relating to property loss incident to service.
(15) Section 2771, relating to final settlement of accounts of deceased members.
(16) Such other provisions of subtitle A of that title as may be adopted for applicability to the commissioned officer corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration by any other provision of law.
(b) References
The authority vested by title 10 in the “military departments”, “the Secretary concerned”, or “the Secretary of Defense” with respect to the provisions of law referred to in subsection (a) shall be exercised, with respect to the commissioned officer corps of the Administration, by the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary’s designee.
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 261, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3091.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 857a of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.
33 U.S.C. § 3072 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3072. Eligibility for veterans benefits and other rights, privileges, immunities, and benefits under certain provisions of law
(a) In general
Active service of officers of the Administration shall be deemed to be active military service for the purposes of all rights, privileges, immunities, and benefits under the following:
(1) Laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
(2) The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act [50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.].
(3) Section 410 of title 42, as in effect before September 1, 1950.
(b) Exercise of authority
In the administration of the laws and regulations referred to in subsection (a), with respect to the Administration, the authority vested in the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the military departments and their respective departments shall be exercised by the Secretary of Commerce.
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 262, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3092; Pub. L. 108–189, § 2(g), Dec. 19, 2003, 117 Stat. 2866.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, referred to in subsec. (a)(2), is act Oct. 17, 1940, ch. 888, 54 Stat. 1178, which is classified principally to chapter 50 (§ 3901 et seq.) of Title 50, War and National Defense. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 857 and 857–3(a) of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.
heading: Amendments
text: 2003—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 108–189 amended par. (2) generally substituting “The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act” for “The Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Civil Relief Act of 1940 (50 App. U.S.C. 501 et seq.)”.
33 U.S.C. § 3076 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3076. Presentation of United States flag upon retirement
(a) Presentation of flag upon retirement
Upon the release of a commissioned officer from active commissioned service for retirement, the Secretary shall present a United States flag to the officer.
(b) Multiple presentations not authorized
An officer is not eligible for presentation of a flag under subsection (a) if the officer has previously been presented a flag under this section or any other provision of law providing for the presentation of a United States flag incident to release from active service for retirement.
(c) No cost to recipient
The presentation of a flag under this section shall be at no cost to the recipient.
(Pub. L. 107–372, title II, § 266, Dec. 19, 2002, 116 Stat. 3093.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 853v of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 107–372.
33 U.S.C. § 3103 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3103. Public information and outreach
The Secretary of Commerce, in consultation with other Federal agencies, and in cooperation with the National Sea Grant program, shall design and implement a program to disseminate information developed under the NOAA Oceans and Human Health Initiative, including research, assessments, and findings regarding the relationship between oceans and human health, on both a regional and national scale. The information, particularly with respect to potential health risks, shall be made available in a timely manner to appropriate Federal or State agencies, involved industries, and other interested persons through a variety of means, including through the Internet.
(Pub. L. 108–447, div. B, title IX, § 904, Dec. 8, 2004, 118 Stat. 2934; Pub. L. 114–327, title VI, § 601, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1998.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–327 struck out subsec. (a) designation and heading, realigned margins, and struck out subsec. (b) which related to NOAA Oceans and Human Health Initiative annual report.
33 U.S.C. § 3902 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3902. Authority to provide assistance
(a) In general
The Secretary and the Administrator may provide financial assistance under this chapter to carry out pilot projects, which shall be selected to ensure a diversity of project types and geographical locations.
(b) Responsibility
(1) Secretary
The Secretary shall carry out all pilot projects under this chapter that are eligible projects under section 3905(1) of this title.
(2) Administrator
The Administrator shall provide financial assistance to carry out all pilot projects under this chapter that are eligible projects under paragraphs (2), (3), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (9) of section 3905 of this title.
(3) Other projects
The Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable, may carry out eligible projects under paragraph (8) or (10) of section 3905 of this title.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title V, § 5023, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1333; Pub. L. 114–322, title IV, § 5008(a), (b)(2)(A), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1896, 1897.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 114–322, § 5008(b)(2)(A)(i), substituted “(7), and (9)” for “and (8)”.
Pub. L. 114–322, § 5008(a), substituted “provide financial assistance to carry out” for “carry out”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 114–322, § 5008(b)(2)(A)(ii), substituted “paragraph (8) or (10)” for “paragraph (7) or (9)”.
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 3903 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3903. Applications
(a) In general
To receive assistance under this chapter, an eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable, an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary or the Administrator may require.
(b) Combined projects
In the case of an eligible project described in paragraph (9) or (10) of section 3905 of this title, the Secretary or the Administrator, as applicable, shall require the eligible entity to submit a single application for the combined group of projects.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title V, § 5024, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1333; Pub. L. 114–322, title IV, § 5008(b)(2)(B), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1897.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–322 substituted “paragraph (9) or (10)” for “paragraph (8) or (9)”.
heading: “Secretary” Defined
text: Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 2 of Pub. L. 113–121, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
33 U.S.C. § 3906 (NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS)
§ 3906. Activities eligible for assistance
For purposes of this chapter, an eligible activity with respect to an eligible project includes the cost of—
(1) development-phase activities, including planning, feasibility analysis (including any related analysis necessary to carry out an eligible project), revenue forecasting, environmental review, permitting, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities;
(2) construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, and replacement activities;
(3) the acquisition of real property or an interest in real property (including water rights, land relating to the project, and improvements to land), environmental mitigation (including acquisitions pursuant to section 3905(8) of this title), construction contingencies, and acquisition of equipment; and
(4) capitalized interest necessary to meet market requirements, reasonably required reserve funds, capital issuance expenses, and other carrying costs during construction.
(Pub. L. 113–121, title V, § 5027, June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1335; Pub. L. 114–322, title IV, § 5008(b)(2)(C), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1897.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Par. (3). Pub. L. 114–322 substituted “section 3905(8)” for “section 3905(7)”.
42 U.S.C. § 300j–3d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300j–3d. Water supply cost savings
(a) Drinking water technology clearinghouse
The Administrator, in consultation with the Secretary of Agriculture, shall—
(1) develop a technology clearinghouse for information on the cost-effectiveness of innovative and alternative drinking water delivery systems, including wells and well systems; and
(2) disseminate such information to the public and to communities and not-for-profit organizations seeking Federal funding for drinking water delivery systems serving 500 or fewer persons.
(b) Water system assessment
In any application for a grant or loan for the purpose of construction, replacement, or rehabilitation of a drinking water delivery system serving 500 or fewer persons, the funding for which would come from the Federal Government (either directly or through a State), a unit of local government or not-for-profit organization shall self-certify that the unit of local government or organization has considered, as an alternative drinking water supply, drinking water delivery systems sourced by publicly owned—
(1) individual wells;
(2) shared wells; and
(3) community wells.
(c) Report to Congress
Not later than 3 years after December 16, 2016, the Comptroller General of the United States shall submit to Congress a report that describes—
(1) the use of innovative and alternative drinking water delivery systems described in this section;
(2) the range of cost savings for communities using innovative and alternative drinking water delivery systems described in this section; and
(3) the use of drinking water technical assistance programs operated by the Administrator and the Secretary of Agriculture.
(Pub. L. 114–322, title II, § 2108, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1728.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of Water and Waste Act of 2016, and also as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act or the WIIN Act, and not as part of the Public Health Service Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Definition of “Administrator”
text: Pub. L. 114–322, title II, § 2002, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1716, provided that: “In this title [see section 2001 of Pub. L. 114–322, set out as a Short Title of 2016 Amendment note], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.”
42 U.S.C. § 300j–25 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300j–25. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–322, title II, § 2107(b), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1728
text: Section, July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIV, § 1465, as added Pub. L. 100–572, § 2(a), Oct. 31, 1988, 102 Stat. 2887; amended Pub. L. 104–182, title V, § 501(d), (f)(11), Aug. 6, 1996, 110 Stat. 1691, 1692, related to Federal assistance for State programs regarding lead contamination in school drinking water.
42 U.S.C. § 1962d–5f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1962d–5f. Beach nourishment
(a) In general
The Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, is authorized to provide periodic beach nourishment in the case of each water resources development project where such nourishment has been authorized for a limited period for such additional period as he determines necessary but in no event shall such additional period extend beyond the fiftieth year which begins after the date of initiation of construction of such project.
(b) Review
Notwithstanding subsection (a), the Secretary shall, at the request of the non-Federal interest, carry out a study to determine the feasibility of extending the period of nourishment described in subsection (a) for a period not to exceed 15 additional years beyond the maximum period described in subsection (a).
(c) Plan for reducing risk to people and property
(1) In general
As part of the review described in subsection (b), the non-Federal interest shall submit to the Secretary a plan for reducing risk to people and property during the life of the project.
(2) Inclusion of plan in recommendation to Congress
The Secretary shall include the plan described in subsection (a) in the recommendations to Congress described in subsection (d).
(d) Report to Congress
Upon completion of the review described in subsection (b), the Secretary shall—
(1) submit to the Committee on Environment and Public Works of the Senate and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives any recommendations of the Secretary related to the review; and
(2) include in the subsequent annual report to Congress required under section 2282d of title 33, any recommendations that require specific congressional authorization.
(e) Special rule
Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, for any existing authorized water resources development project for which the maximum period for nourishment described in subsection (a) will expire within the 5 year-period beginning on June 10, 2014, that project shall remain eligible for nourishment for an additional 6 years after the expiration of such period.
(Pub. L. 94–587, § 156, Oct. 22, 1976, 90 Stat. 2933; Pub. L. 99–662, title IX, § 934, Nov. 17, 1986, 100 Stat. 4197; Pub. L. 113–121, title I, § 1037(a), June 10, 2014, 128 Stat. 1235; Pub. L. 114–322, title I, § 1122(j), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1647.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1976, and not as part of the Water Resources Planning Act which comprises this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 114–322 substituted “6 years” for “3 years”.
2014—Pub. L. 113–121 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsecs. (b) to (e).
1986—Pub. L. 99–662 substituted “fiftieth” for “fifteenth”.
42 U.S.C. § 3797o (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3797o. Reports
(a) Reports to Attorney General
For each fiscal year for which a grant is awarded under this subchapter, each State or unit of local government that receives such a grant shall submit to the Attorney General a report, at such time and in such manner as the Attorney General may reasonably require, which report shall include—
(1) a summary and assessment of the program carried out with the grant, which shall include a comparison of pre-grant and post-grant forensic science capabilities;
(2) the average number of days between submission of a sample to a forensic science laboratory or forensic science laboratory system in that State operated by the State or by a unit of local government and the delivery of test results to the requesting office or agency;
(3) an identification of the number and type of cases currently accepted by the laboratory;
(4) the progress of any unaccredited forensic science service provider receiving grant funds toward obtaining accreditation; and
(5) such other information as the Attorney General may require.
(b) Reports to Congress
Not later than 90 days after the last day of each fiscal year for which 1 or more grants are awarded under this subchapter, the Attorney General shall submit to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President pro tempore of the Senate, a report, which shall include—
(1) the aggregate amount of grants awarded under this subchapter for that fiscal year; and
(2) a summary of the information provided under subsection (a) of this section.
(Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 2806, as added Pub. L. 106–561, § 2(c)(1), Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2790; amended Pub. L. 107–273, div. B, title V, § 5001(b)(5), Nov. 2, 2002, 116 Stat. 1814; Pub. L. 114–324, § 9(a)(4), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1955.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a)(4), (5). Pub. L. 114–324 added par. (4) and redesignated former par. (4) as (5).
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–273, § 5001(b)(5)(A), inserted “or unit of local government” after “each State” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 107–273, § 5001(b)(5)(B), inserted “, which shall include a comparison of pre-grant and post-grant forensic science capabilities” before semicolon at end.
Subsec. (a)(3), (4). Pub. L. 107–273, § 5001(b)(5)(C)–(E), added par. (3) and redesignated former par. (3) as (4).
42 U.S.C. § 14136b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 14136b. DNA research and development
(a) Improving DNA technology
The Attorney General shall make grants for research and development to improve forensic DNA technology, including increasing the identification accuracy and efficiency of DNA analysis, decreasing time and expense, and increasing portability.
(b) Demonstration projects
The Attorney General shall make grants to appropriate entities under which research is carried out through demonstration projects involving coordinated training and commitment of resources to law enforcement agencies and key criminal justice participants to demonstrate and evaluate the use of forensic DNA technology in conjunction with other forensic tools. The demonstration projects shall include scientific evaluation of the public safety benefits, improvements to law enforcement operations, and cost-effectiveness of increased collection and use of DNA evidence.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 108–405, title III, § 305, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2273; Pub. L. 114–324, § 8(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1954.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 and also as part of the Justice for All Act of 2004, and not as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 which enacted this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–324 substituted “$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021” for “$15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009”.
42 U.S.C. § 14136f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 14136f. Establishment of best practices for evidence retention
(a) In general
The Director of the National Institute of Justice, in consultation with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies and government laboratories, shall—
(1) establish best practices for evidence retention to focus on the preservation of forensic evidence; and
(2) assist State, local, and tribal governments in adopting and implementing the best practices established under paragraph (1).
(b) Deadline
Not later than 1 year after December 16, 2016, the Director of the National Institute of Justice shall publish the best practices established under subsection (a)(1).
(c) Limitation
Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or obligate compliance with the best practices established under subsection (a)(1).
(Pub. L. 108–405, title IV, § 414, as added Pub. L. 114–324, § 13(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1958.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Innocence Protection Act 2004 and also as part of the Justice for All Act of 2004, and not as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 which enacted this chapter.
42 U.S.C. § 14136d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 14136d. DNA identification of missing persons
(a) In general
The Attorney General shall make grants to promote the use of forensic DNA technology to identify missing persons and unidentified human remains.
(b) Requirement
Each State or unit of local government that receives funding under this section shall be required to submit the DNA profiles of such missing persons and unidentified human remains to the National Missing Persons DNA Database of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
(c) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $2,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out this section.
(Pub. L. 108–405, title III, § 308, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2275; Pub. L. 114–324, § 8(c), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1954.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the DNA Sexual Assault Justice Act of 2004 and also as part of the Justice for All Act of 2004, and not as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 which enacted this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–324 substituted “fiscal years 2017 through 2021” for “fiscal years 2005 through 2009”.
42 U.S.C. § 14136e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 14136e. Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program
(a) In general
The Attorney General shall establish the Kirk Bloodsworth Post-Conviction DNA Testing Grant Program to award grants to States to help defray the costs of post-conviction DNA testing.
(b) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021 to carry out this section.
(c) State defined
For purposes of this section, the term “State” means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
(Pub. L. 108–405, title IV, § 412, Oct. 30, 2004, 118 Stat. 2284; Pub. L. 114–324, § 12(b), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1957.)
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the Innocence Protection Act 2004 and also as part of the Justice for All Act of 2004, and not as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 which enacted this chapter.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–324 substituted “$10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021” for “$5,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2005 through 2009”.