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31 U.S.C. § 308 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 308. United States Customs Service
The United States Customs Service, established under section 1 of the Act of March 3, 1927 (19 U.S.C. 2071), is a service in the Department of the Treasury.
(Pub. L. 97–258, Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 880.)
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308
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The section is included to provide in subchapter I of chapter 3 of the revised title a complete list of the organizational units established by law that are in the Department of the Treasury or are subject to the direction and supervision of the Secretary of the Treasury.
heading: Change of Name
text: Bureau of Customs redesignated United States Customs Service by Treasury Department Order 165–23, Apr. 4, 1973, eff. Aug. 1, 1973, 38 F.R. 13037.
heading: Transfer of Functions
text: For transfer of functions, personnel, assets, and liabilities of the United States Customs Service of the Department of the Treasury, including functions of the Secretary of the Treasury relating thereto, to the Secretary of Homeland Security, and for treatment of related references, see sections 203(1), 551(d), 552(d), and 557 of Title 6, Domestic Security, and the Department of Homeland Security Reorganization Plan of November 25, 2002, as modified, set out as a note under section 542 of Title 6. For establishment of U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Department of Homeland Security, treated as if included in Pub. L. 107–296 as of Nov. 25, 2002, see section 211 of Title 6, as amended generally by Pub. L. 114–125, and section 802(b) of Pub. L. 114–125, set out as a note under section 211 of Title 6.
31 U.S.C. § 7506 (MONEY AND FINANCE)
§ 7506. Effective date
This chapter shall apply to any non-Federal entity with respect to any of its fiscal years which begin after June 30, 1996.
(Added Pub. L. 98–502, § 2(a), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2334, § 7507; amended Pub. L. 104–156, § 2, July 5, 1996, 110 Stat. 1404; renumbered § 7506, Pub. L. 114–301, § 2(a)(1)(B), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1514.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 7506, added Pub. L. 98–502, § 2(a), Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2333; amended Pub. L. 104–156, § 2, July 5, 1996, 110 Stat. 1403, related to the monitoring responsibilities of the Comptroller General, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 114–301, § 2(a)(1)(A), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1514.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Pub. L. 114–301 renumbered section 7507 of this title as this section.
1996—Pub. L. 104–156 struck out “; report” after “Effective date” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows:
“(a) This chapter shall apply to any State or local government with respect to any of its fiscal years which begin after December 31, 1984.
“(b) The Director, on or before May 1, 1987, and annually thereafter, shall submit to each House of Congress a report on operations under this chapter. Each such report shall specifically identify each Federal agency or State or local government which is failing to comply with this chapter.”
42 U.S.C. § 300v...300v–3 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 300v to 300v–3. Omitted
heading: Codification
text: Sections 300v to 300v–3, which provided for the establishment, duties, administration, funding, and termination of the President’s Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research, were omitted pursuant to section 300v–3, which provided for the Commission’s termination on Dec. 31, 1982. See 48 F.R. 34408.
Section 300v, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XVIII, § 1801, as added Pub. L. 95–622, title III, § 301, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3437; amended Pub. L. 96–88, title V, § 509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695; Pub. L. 100–527, § 10(1), Oct. 25, 1988, 102 Stat. 2640, established the President’s Commission for the Study of Ethical Problems in Medicine and Biomedical and Behavioral Research and directed the President to appoint eleven members.
Section 300v–1,act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XVIII, § 1802, as added Pub. L. 95–622, title III, § 301, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3439; amended Pub. L. 96–32, § 4, July 10, 1979, 93 Stat. 82, related to duties of the Commission.
Section 300v–2, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XVIII, § 1803, as added Pub. L. 95–622, title III, § 301, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3440, related to administrative provisions.
Section 300v–3, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XVIII, § 1804, as added Pub. L. 95–622, title III, § 301, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3441, related to authorization of appropriations and termination of the Commission.
42 U.S.C. § 1395vv (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1395vv. Withholding payments from certain medicaid providers
(a) Adjustments by Secretary
The Secretary may adjust, in accordance with this section, payments under parts A and B to any institution which has in effect an agreement with the Secretary under section 1395cc of this title, and any person who has accepted payment on the basis of an assignment under section 1395u(b)(3)(B)(ii) of this title, where such institution or person—
(1) has (or previously had) in effect an agreement with a State agency to furnish medical care and services under a State plan approved under subchapter XIX, and
(2) from which (or from whom) such State agency (A) has been unable to recover overpayments made under the State plan, or (B) has been unable to collect the information necessary to enable it to determine the amount (if any) of the overpayments made to such institution or person under the State plan.
(b) Implementing regulations; notice, opportunity to be heard, etc.
The Secretary shall by regulation provide procedures for implementation of this section, which procedures shall—
(1) assure that the authority under this section is exercised only on behalf of a State agency which demonstrates to the Secretary’s satisfaction that it has provided adequate notice of a determination or of a need for information, and an opportunity to appeal such determination or to provide such information,
(2) determine the amount of the payment to which the institution or person would otherwise be entitled under this subchapter which shall be treated as a setoff against overpayments under subchapter XIX, and
(3) assure the restoration to the institution or person of amounts withheld under this section which are ultimately determined to be in excess of overpayments under subchapter XIX and to which the institution or person would otherwise be entitled under this subchapter.
(c) Payment to States of amounts recovered
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, from the trust funds established under sections 1395i and 1395t of this title, as appropriate, the Secretary shall pay to the appropriate State agency amounts recovered under this section to offset the State agency’s overpayment under subchapter XIX. Such payments shall be accounted for by the State agency as recoveries of overpayments under the State plan.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XVIII, § 1885, as added Pub. L. 97–35, title XXI, § 2104, Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 788.)
42 U.S.C. § 1396q (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1396q. Application of provisions of subchapter II relating to subpoenas
The provisions of subsections (d) and (e) of section 405 of this title shall apply with respect to this subchapter to the same extent as they are applicable with respect to subchapter II, except that, in so applying such subsections, and in applying section 405(l) of this title thereto, with respect to this subchapter, any reference therein to the Commissioner of Social Security or the Social Security Administration shall be considered a reference to the Secretary or the Department of Health and Human Services, respectively.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XIX, § 1918, as added Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title III, § 2370(a), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1110; amended Pub. L. 103–296, title I, § 108(d)(5), Aug. 15, 1994, 108 Stat. 1486.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1994—Pub. L. 103–296 inserted before period at end “, except that, in so applying such subsections, and in applying section 405(l) of this title thereto, with respect to this subchapter, any reference therein to the Commissioner of Social Security or the Social Security Administration shall be considered a reference to the Secretary or the Department of Health and Human Services, respectively”.
heading: Effective Date of 1994 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 103–296 effective Mar. 31, 1995, see section 110(a) of Pub. L. 103–296, set out as a note under section 401 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 98–369, div. B, title III, § 2370(b), July 18, 1984, 98 Stat. 1110, provided that: “The amendment made by this section [enacting this section] shall become effective on the date of the enactment of this Act [July 18, 1984].”
42 U.S.C. § 12701 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 12701. National housing goal
The Congress affirms the national goal that every American family be able to afford a decent home in a suitable environment.
(Pub. L. 101–625, title I, § 101, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4085.)
heading: Short Title of 2003 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 108–186, title I, § 101, Dec. 16, 2003, 117 Stat. 2685, provided that: “This title [amending part E of subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘American Dream Downpayment Act’.”
heading: Short Title of 2000 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 106–569, title I, § 101, Dec. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 2946, provided that: “This title [amending sections 5307, 12705c, and 12705d of this title] may be cited as the ‘Housing Affordability Barrier Removal Act of 2000’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 101–625, § 1(a), Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4079, provided that: “This Act [see Tables for classification] may be cited as the ‘Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act’.”
Pub. L. 101–625, title II, § 201, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4094, provided that: “This title [enacting subchapter II of this chapter, amending section 1437f of this title, and repealing sections 1437o and 1452b of this title, section 1706e of Title 12, Banks and Banking, and provisions set out as a note under section 1715l of Title 12] may be cited as the ‘HOME Investment Partnerships Act’.”
Pub. L. 101–625, title III, § 301, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 4129, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 301–310) of title III of Pub. L. 101–625, enacting subchapter III of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘National Homeownership Trust Act’.”
heading: Millennial Housing Commission
text: Pub. L. 107–73, title II, Nov. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 671, provided for necessary expenses of the Millennial Housing Commission and set a revised final report due date of May 30, 2002, and Commission termination date of Aug. 30, 2002.
Pub. L. 106–74, title II, § 206, Oct. 20, 1999, 113 Stat. 1070, as amended by Pub. L. 106–554, § 1(a)(4) [div. B, title X, § 1001], Dec. 21, 2000, 114 Stat. 2763, 2763A–310, established the Millennial Housing Commission to study and report back to Congress on improving Federal housing policy.
heading: Commission on Affordable Housing and Health Facility Needs for Seniors in the 21st Century
text: Pub. L. 107–73, title II, Nov. 26, 2001, 115 Stat. 671, provided for necessary expenses of the Commission on Affordable Housing and Health Facility Needs for Seniors in the 21st Century and set a revised final report due date of June 30, 2002 and Commission termination date of Sept. 30, 2002.
Pub. L. 106–74, title V, § 525, Oct. 20, 1999, 113 Stat. 1106, as amended by Pub. L. 106–377, § 1(a)(1) [title II, § 230], Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1441, 1441A–31, established the Commission on Affordable Housing and Health Facility Needs for Seniors in the 21st Century to study and report back to Congress on housing and health care facility needs for seniors.
46 U.S.C. § 57506 (SHIPPING)
§ 57506. Minimum selling price of vessels
(a) In General.—
A vessel constructed under this subtitle or the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, may not be sold by the Secretary of Transportation for less than the price specified in this section.
(b) Operation in Foreign Trade.—
If the vessel is to be operated in foreign trade, the minimum price is the estimated foreign construction cost (exclusive of national defense features) determined as of the date the construction contract is executed, less depreciation under subsection (d).
(c) Operation in Domestic Trade.—
If the vessel is to be operated in domestic trade, the minimum price is the cost of construction in the United States (exclusive of national defense features), less depreciation under subsection (d).
(d) Depreciation.—
Depreciation under subsections (b) and (c) shall be based on—
(1) a 25-year life for dry-cargo and passenger vessels; and
(2) a 20-year life for tankers and other bulk liquid carrier vessels.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1665.)
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46 App.:1195 (last sentence).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title VII, § 705 (last sentence), as added Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 417, § 11(a), 53 Stat. 1185; Pub. L. 86–518, § 1, June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(107), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 163.
46 App.:1125 note.
Pub. L. 86–518, § 9, June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 217.
Subsection (d) is substituted for “less depreciation based on a twenty-five year life” because of section 9 of Public Law 86–518 (June 12, 1960, 74 Stat. 217), which provided that “Nothing in any amendment made by this Act [including section 1 substituting ‘twenty-five’ for ‘twenty’ in 46 App. U.S.C. 1195] shall operate or be interpreted to change from twenty to twenty-five years the provisions of the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, as amended, relating to the commercial expectancy or period of depreciation of any tanker or other liquid bulk carrier.”
heading: References in Text
text: The Merchant Marine Act, 1936, referred to in subsec. (a), is act June 29, 1936, ch. 858, 49 Stat. 1985, which was classified principally to chapter 27 (§ 1101 et seq.) of the former Appendix to this title. Most of the Act was repealed and restated mainly in this subtitle by Pub. L. 109–304, §§ 8, 19, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1555, 1710. Titles V and VI and sections 301, 801, 802, 809(a), and 909 of the Act were not repealed and are set out as notes under section 53101 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of sections of the former Appendix to this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 101 of this title.
46 U.S.C. § 57513 (SHIPPING)
§ 57513. Minimum bid
The Secretary of Transportation shall reject any bid for the charter under this subchapter of a vessel constructed under this subtitle or the Merchant Marine Act, 1936, if the charter hire offered is lower than the minimum charter hire would be if the vessel were chartered under section 57531 of this title.
(Pub. L. 109–304, § 8(c), Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1666.)
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46 App.:1196(b) (last sentence).
June 29, 1936, ch. 858, title VII, § 706(b) (last sentence), as added Aug. 4, 1939, ch. 417, § 11(b), 53 Stat. 1186; Pub. L. 97–31, § 12(108), Aug. 6, 1981, 95 Stat. 163.
heading: References in Text
text: The Merchant Marine Act, 1936, referred to in text, is act June 29, 1936, ch. 858, 49 Stat. 1985, which was classified principally to chapter 27 (§ 1101 et seq.) of the former Appendix to this title. Most of the Act was repealed and restated mainly in this subtitle by Pub. L. 109–304, §§ 8, 19, Oct. 6, 2006, 120 Stat. 1555, 1710. Titles V and VI and sections 301, 801, 802, 809(a), and 909 of the Act were not repealed and are set out as notes under section 53101 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. For disposition of sections of the former Appendix to this title, see Disposition Table preceding section 101 of this title.
54 U.S.C. § 100102 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 100102. Definitions
In this title:
(1) Director.—
The term “Director” means the Director of the National Park Service.
(2) National park system.—
The term “National Park System” means the areas of land and water described in section 100501 of this title.
(3) Secretary.—
The term “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Interior.
(4) Service.—
The term “Service” means the National Park Service.
(5) System.—
The term “System” means the National Park System.
(6) System unit.—
The term “System unit” means one of the areas described in section 100501 of this title.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3096.)
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The term “System unit” is added because various laws relating to the National Park Service apply to any area of land or water administered by the Secretary through the Service regardless of the terms used in those laws. See section 100501 of the revised title.
heading: Definitions
text: Pub. L. 114–289, § 2, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1482, provided that:
“In this Act [see Short Title of 2016 Act note set out under section 100101 of this title]:
“(1) Challenge fund.—
The term ‘Challenge Fund’ means the National Park Centennial Challenge Fund established in title I [enacting chapter 1035 of this title and amending section 6804 of Title 16, Conservation].
“(2) Director.—
The term ‘Director’ means the Director of the National Park Service.
“(3) Endowment.—
The term ‘Endowment’ means the Second Century Endowment for the National Park Service established by title II [see Short Title of 2016 Act note set out under section 100101 of this title].
“(4) Secretary.—
The term ‘Secretary’ means the Secretary of the Interior.
“(5) Signature project or program.—
The term ‘signature project or program’ means any project or program identified by the Secretary as one that will help prepare the national parks for another century of conservation, preservation, and visitor enjoyment.”
54 U.S.C. § 100801 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 100801. Definitions
As used in this chapter:
(1) Interpretation.—
The term “interpretation”—
(A) means providing opportunities for people to form intellectual and emotional connections to gain awareness, appreciation, and understanding of the resources of the System; and
(B) may refer to the professional career field of Service employees, volunteers, and partners who interpret the resources of the System.
(2) Education.—
The term “education” means enhancing public awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the resources of the System through learner-centered, place-based materials, programs, and activities that achieve specific learning objectives as identified in a curriculum.
(3) Related areas.—
The term “related areas” means—
(A) national wild and scenic rivers and national trails;
(B) national heritage areas; and
(C) affiliated areas administered in connection with the System.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title III, § 301(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1486.)
54 U.S.C. § 100802 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 100802. Interpretation and education authority
The Secretary shall ensure that management of System units and related areas is enhanced by the availability and use of a broad program of the highest quality interpretation and education.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title III, § 301(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1487.)
54 U.S.C. § 100803 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 100803. Interpretation and education evaluation and quality improvement
The Secretary may undertake a program of regular evaluation of interpretation and education programs to ensure that they—
(1) adjust to how people learn and engage with the natural world and shared heritage as embodied in the System;
(2) reflect different cultural backgrounds, ages, education, gender, abilities, ethnicity, and needs;
(3) demonstrate innovative approaches to management and appropriately incorporate emerging learning and communications technology; and
(4) reflect current scientific and academic research, content, methods, and audience analysis.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title III, § 301(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1487.)
54 U.S.C. § 100804 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 100804. Improved use of partners and volunteers in interpretation and education
The Secretary may—
(1) coordinate with park partners and volunteers in the delivery of quality programs and services to supplement those provided by the Service as part of a park’s Long Range Interpretive Plan;
(2) support interpretive partners by providing opportunities to participate in interpretive training; and
(3) collaborate with other Federal and non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, or institutions for the purposes of developing, promoting, and making available educational opportunities related to resources of the System and programs.
(Added Pub. L. 114–289, title III, § 301(a), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1487.)
54 U.S.C. § 101112 (NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND RELATED PROGRAMS)
§ 101112. Board
(a) Membership.—
The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members no fewer than six private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary. The Secretary and the Director shall be non-voting members of the Board, ex officio.
(b) Term of Office and Vacancies.—
The term of the private citizen members of the Board is 6 years. If a successor is chosen to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of a term, the successor shall be chosen only for the remainder of that term.
(c) Chairman.—
The Chairman shall be elected by the Board from its members for a 2-year term.
(d) Board Membership Not an Office.—
Membership on the Board shall not be an office within the meaning of the statutes of the United States.
(e) Quorum.—
A majority of the members of the Board serving at any time shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
(f) Seal.—
The National Park Foundation shall have an official seal, which shall be judicially noticed.
(g) Meetings.—
The Board shall meet at the call of the Chairman and there shall be at least one meeting each year.
(h) Compensation and Reimbursement.—
No compensation shall be paid to the members of the Board for their services as members, but they shall be reimbursed for actual and necessary traveling and subsistence expenses incurred by them in the performance of their duties as members out of National Park Foundation funds available to the Board for those purposes.
(Pub. L. 113–287, § 3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3120; Pub. L. 114–289, title IV, § 401(1), Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1488.)
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16 U.S.C. 19f.
Pub. L. 90–209, § 2, Dec. 18, 1967, 81 Stat. 656.
In this section, the text of 16 U.S.C. 19f (2d and last sentences in last sentences) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (a), the words “ex officio” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “whose initial terms shall be staggered to assure continuity of administration. Thereafter” are omitted as obsolete.
heading: Amendments
text: 2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–289, § 401(1)(A), amended subsec. (a) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The National Park Foundation shall consist of a Board having as members the Secretary, the Director, and no fewer than 6 private citizens of the United States appointed by the Secretary.”
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–289, § 401(1)(B), amended subsec. (c) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Secretary shall be the Chairman of the Board and the Director shall be the Secretary of the Board.”