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39 U.S.C. § 3201 (POSTAL SERVICE)
§ 3201. Definitions
As used in this chapter—
(1) “penalty mail” means official mail, other than franked mail, which is authorized by law to be transmitted in the mail without prepayment of postage;
(2) “penalty cover” means envelopes, wrappers, labels, or cards used to transmit penalty mail;
(3) “frank” means the autographic or facsimile signature of persons authorized by sections 3210–3216 and 3218 of this title to transmit matter through the mail without prepayment of postage or other indicia contemplated by sections 733 and 907 of title 44;
(4) “franked mail” means mail which is transmitted in the mail under a frank;
(5) “Members of Congress” includes Senators, Representatives, Delegates, and Resident Commissioners; and
(6) “missing child” has the meaning provided by section 403(1) of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974.
(Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 751; Pub. L. 99–87, § 1(b), Aug. 9, 1985, 99 Stat. 291.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 403 of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974, referred to in par. (6), is section 403 of Pub. L. 93–415, which is classified to section 11292 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
heading: Amendments
text: 1985—Par. (6). Pub. L. 99–87 added par. (6).
heading: Effective Date
text: Chapter effective July 1, 1971, pursuant to Resolution No. 71–9 of the Board of Governors. See section 15(a) of Pub. L. 91–375, set out as a note preceding section 101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 3314 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 3314. Baby changing facilities in restrooms
(a) Additional Requirement for the Construction, Alteration, and Acquisition of Public Buildings.—
Except as provided in subsection (b) and subject to any reasonable accommodations that may be made for individuals in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.) restrooms in a public building shall be equipped with baby changing facilities that the Administrator determines are physically safe, sanitary, and appropriate.
(b) Exceptions.—
The requirement under subsection (a) shall not apply—
(1) to a restroom in a public building that is not available or accessible for public use;
(2) to a restroom in a public building that contains clear and conspicuous signage indicating where a restroom with a baby changing table is located on the same floor of such public building;
(3) if new construction would be required to install a baby changing facility in the public building and the cost of such construction is unfeasible; or
(4) to a building not subject to an alteration as set forth in section 3307.
(c) Definitions.—
In this section:
(1) Baby changing facility.—
The term “baby changing facility” means a table or other device suitable for changing the diaper of a child age 3 or under.
(2) Pubic 1 building.—
The term “public building” means a public building as defined in section 3301 and controlled by the Public Building Service of the General Services Administration.
(Added Pub. L. 114–235, § 2(a)(2), Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 964.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Americans with Disabilities Act, referred to in subsec. (a), probably means the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Pub. L. 101–336, July 26, 1990, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§ 12101 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 12101 of Title 42 and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3314 was renumbered section 3315 of this title.
heading: Applicability
text: Pub. L. 114–235, § 2(c), Oct. 7, 2016, 130 Stat. 965, provided that: “The requirement under section 3314(a) of title 40, United States Code, shall apply in the case of a public building constructed, altered, or acquired by the Administrator of General Services on or after the date that is 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act [Oct. 7, 2016], beginning on that date.”
42 U.S.C. § 290dd–2a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 290dd–2a. Promoting access to information on evidence-based programs and practices
(a) In general
The Assistant Secretary shall, as appropriate, improve access to reliable and valid information on evidence-based programs and practices, including information on the strength of evidence associated with such programs and practices, related to mental and substance use disorders for States, local communities, nonprofit entities, and other stakeholders, by posting on the Internet website of the Administration information on evidence-based programs and practices that have been reviewed by the Assistant Secretary in accordance with the requirements of this section.
(b) Applications
(1) Application period
In carrying out subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary may establish a period for the submission of applications for evidence-based programs and practices to be posted publicly in accordance with subsection (a).
(2) Notice
In establishing the application period under paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary shall provide for the public notice of such application period in the Federal Register. Such notice may solicit applications for evidence-based programs and practices to address gaps in information identified by the Assistant Secretary, the National Mental Health and Substance Use Policy Laboratory established under section 290aa–0 of this title, or the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, including pursuant to the evaluation and recommendations under section 6021 of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016 or priorities identified in the strategic plan under section 290aa(l) of this title.
(c) Requirements
The Assistant Secretary may establish minimum requirements for the applications submitted under subsection (b), including applications related to the submission of research and evaluation.
(d) Review and rating
(1) In general
The Assistant Secretary shall review applications prior to public posting in accordance with subsection (a), and may prioritize the review of applications for evidence-based programs and practices that are related to topics included in the notice provided under subsection (b)(2).
(2) System
In carrying out paragraph (1), the Assistant Secretary may utilize a rating and review system, which may include information on the strength of evidence associated with the evidence-based programs and practices and a rating of the methodological rigor of the research supporting the applications.
(3) Public access to metrics and rating
The Assistant Secretary shall make the metrics used to evaluate applications under this section, and any resulting ratings of such applications, publicly available.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 543A, as added Pub. L. 114–255, div. B, title VII, § 7002, Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1222.)
heading: References in Text
text: Section 6021 of the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Reform Act of 2016, referred to in subsec. (b)(2), is section 6021 of Pub. L. 114–255, which is set out as a note under section 290aa of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 290ee–2 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 290ee–2. Building communities of recovery
(a) Definition
In this section, the term “recovery community organization” means an independent nonprofit organization that—
(1) mobilizes resources within and outside of the recovery community to increase the prevalence and quality of long-term recovery from substance use disorders; and
(2) is wholly or principally governed by people in recovery for substance use disorders who reflect the community served.
(b) Grants authorized
The Secretary shall award grants to recovery community organizations to enable such organizations to develop, expand, and enhance recovery services.
(c) Federal share
The Federal share of the costs of a program funded by a grant under this section may not exceed 50 percent.
(d) Use of funds
Grants awarded under subsection (b)—
(1) shall be used to develop, expand, and enhance community and statewide recovery support services; and
(2) may be used to—
(A) build connections between recovery networks, between recovery community organizations, and with other recovery support services, including—
(i) behavioral health providers;
(ii) primary care providers and physicians;
(iii) the criminal justice system;
(iv) employers;
(v) housing services;
(vi) child welfare agencies; and
(vii) other recovery support services that facilitate recovery from substance use disorders;
(B) reduce the stigma associated with substance use disorders; and
(C) conduct outreach on issues relating to substance use disorders and recovery, including—
(i) identifying the signs of addiction;
(ii) the resources available to individuals struggling with addiction and to families with a family member struggling with, or being treated for, addiction, including programs that mentor and provide support services to children;
(iii) the resources available to help support individuals in recovery; and
(iv) related medical outcomes of substance use disorders, the potential of acquiring an infectious disease from intravenous drug use, and neonatal abstinence syndrome among infants exposed to opioids during pregnancy.
(e) Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section $1,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2017 through 2021.
(July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 547, as added Pub. L. 114–198, title III, § 302, July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 719.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 290ee–2, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title V, § 547, formerly Pub. L. 92–255, title IV, § 407, Mar. 21, 1972, 86 Stat. 78, as amended Pub. L. 94–237, § 6(a), Mar. 19, 1976, 90 Stat. 244; Pub. L. 94–581, title I, § 111(c)(2), Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2852; renumbered § 526 of act July 1, 1944, Apr. 26, 1983. Pub. L. 98–24, § 2(b)(16)(B), 97 Stat. 182; renumbered § 547, July 22, 1987, Pub. L. 100–77, title VI, § 611(2), 101 Stat. 516, which related to admission of drug abusers to private and public hospitals, was omitted in the general revision of this part by Pub. L. 102–321.
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 the Water and Waste Act of 2016, and also as part of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act, also known as 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 under section 201 of this title], the term ‘Administrator’ means the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.”
42 U.S.C. § 300x–29 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 300x–29. Repealed. Pub. L. 114–255, div. B, title VIII, § 8002(f), Dec. 13, 2016, 130 Stat. 1230
text: Section, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XIX, § 1929, as added Pub. L. 102–321, title II, § 202, July 10, 1992, 106 Stat. 396, related to submission to Secretary of statewide assessment of needs.
text: A prior section 1929 of act July 1, 1944, was classified to section 300y–8 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 99–280.
42 U.S.C. § 1320a–7n (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1320a–7n. Disclosure of predictive modeling and other analytics technologies to identify and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse
(a) Reference to predictive modeling technologies requirements
For provisions relating to the use of predictive modeling and other analytics technologies to identify and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse with respect to the Medicare program under subchapter XVIII, the Medicaid program under subchapter XIX, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program under subchapter XXI, see section 1320a–7m of this title.
(b) Limiting disclosure of predictive modeling technologies
In implementing such provisions under such section 1320a–7m with respect to covered algorithms (as defined in subsection (c)), the following shall apply:
(1) Nonapplication of FOIA
The covered algorithms used or developed for purposes of such section 1320a–7m (including by the Secretary or a State (or an entity operating under a contract with a State)) shall be exempt from disclosure under section 552(b)(3) of title 5.
(2) Limitation with respect to use and disclosure of information by State agencies
(A) In general
A State agency may not use or disclose covered algorithms used or developed for purposes of such section 1320a–7m except for purposes of administering the State plan (or a waiver of the plan) under the Medicaid program under subchapter XIX or the State child health plan (or a waiver of the plan) under the Children’s Health Insurance Program under subchapter XXI, including by enabling an entity operating under a contract with a State to assist the State to identify or prevent waste, fraud, and abuse with respect to such programs.
(B) Information security
A State agency shall have in effect data security and control policies that the Secretary finds adequate to ensure the security of covered algorithms used or developed for purposes of such section 1320a–7m and to ensure that access to such information is restricted to authorized persons for purposes of authorized uses and disclosures described in subparagraph (A).
(C) Procedural requirements
State agencies to which information is disclosed pursuant to such section 1320a–7m shall adhere to uniform procedures established by the Secretary.
(c) Covered algorithm defined
In this section, the term “covered algorithm”—
(1) means a predictive modeling or other analytics technology, as used for purposes of section 1320a–7m(a) of this title to identify and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse with respect to the Medicare program under subchapter XVIII, the Medicaid program under subchapter XIX, and the Children’s Health Insurance Program under subchapter XXI; and
(2) includes the mathematical expressions utilized in the application of such technology and the means by which such technology is developed.
(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title XI, § 1128K, as added Pub. L. 114–198, title VII, § 706(a), July 22, 2016, 130 Stat. 753.)
42 U.S.C. § 1862s–1 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 1862s–1. Transparency and accountability
(a) Findings
(1) 1 building the understanding of and confidence in investments in basic research is essential to public support for sustained, predictable Federal funding;
(2) the Foundation has improved transparency and accountability of the outcomes made through the merit review process, but additional transparency into individual grants is valuable in communicating and assuring the public value of federally funded research; and
(3) the Foundation should commit to transparency and accountability and to clear, consistent public communication regarding the national interest for each Foundation-awarded grant and cooperative agreement.
(b) Guidance
(1) In general
The Director of the Foundation shall issue and periodically update, as appropriate, policy guidance for both Foundation staff and other Foundation merit review process participants on the importance of transparency and accountability to the outcomes made through the merit review process.
(2) Requirements
The guidance under paragraph (1) shall require that each public notice of a Foundation-funded research project justify the expenditure of Federal funds by—
(A) describing how the project—
(i) reflects the statutory mission of the Foundation, as established in the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 (42 U.S.C. 1861 et seq.); and
(ii) addresses the Foundation’s intellectual merit and broader impacts criteria; and
(B) clearly identifying the research goals of the project in a manner that can be easily understood by both technical and non-technical audiences.
(Pub. L. 114–329, title I, § 102, Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2971.)
heading: References in Text
text: The National Science Foundation Act of 1950, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(A)(i), is act May 10, 1950, ch. 171, 64 Stat. 149, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1861 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section was enacted as part of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and not as part of the National Science Foundation Act of 1950 which comprises this chapter.
Section is comprised of section 102 of Pub. L. 114–329. Subsec. (c) of section 102 of Pub. L. 114–329 amended section 1862p–14 of this title.
heading: Definitions
text: For definitions of terms used in this section, see section 2 of Pub. L. 114–329, set out as a note under section 1862s of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2004b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2004b. Implementation of education, hospital and health facility, etc., contracts and grants by Public Health Service personnel; request for detail of personnel
In accordance with subsection (d) of section 215 of this title, upon the request of any Indian tribe, band, group, or community, commissioned officers of the Service may be assigned by the Secretary for the purpose of assisting such Indian tribe, group, band, or community in carrying out the provisions of contracts with, or grants to, tribal organizations pursuant to sections 5321 and 5322 of title 25.
(Aug. 5, 1954, ch. 658, § 8, as added Pub. L. 93–638, title I, § 104(b), formerly § 105(b), Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2208; renumbered § 104(b) and amended Pub. L. 100–472, title II, § 203(a), (c), Oct. 5, 1988, 102 Stat. 2290.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1988—Pub. L. 100–472, which directed amendment of this section by substituting reference to sections 5321 and 5322 of title 25 for reference to section 5321, former section 450g, “and” section 5322 of title 25, was executed by making the substitution for reference to section 5321, former section 450g, “or” section 5322 of title 25, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
42 U.S.C. § 3701 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3701. Repealed. Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 602, Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2077
text: Section, Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 100, as added Pub. L. 96–157, § 2, Dec. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 1169, set out the Congressional findings, declaration of policy, and statement of purpose for this chapter.
text: A prior section 3701, Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 100, June 19, 1968, 82 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 93–83, § 2, Aug. 6, 1973, 87 Stat. 197; Pub. L. 93–415, title V, § 541, Sept. 7, 1974, 88 Stat. 1142; Pub. L. 94–503, title I, § 101, Oct. 15, 1976, 90 Stat. 2407, set out the Congressional findings, declaration of policy, and statement of purpose in enacting this chapter, prior to the general amendment of this chapter by Pub. L. 96–157.
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 12, 1984, see section 609AA(a) of Pub. L. 98–473, set out as an Effective Date note under section 10101 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
42 U.S.C. § 3711 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3711. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 3711 was editorially reclassified as section 10101 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
heading: Short Title of 1994 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 103–322, title XXXII, § 320701, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2121, provided that subtitle G of title XXXII of Pub. L. 103–322, which amended former section 3760 of this title and enacted provisions formerly set out as a note under former section 3760 of this title, could be cited as the “Safer Streets and Neighborhoods Act of 1994”.
42 U.S.C. § 3712h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3712h. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 3712h was editorially reclassified as section 10109 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
Section was formerly classified to section 3712d of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 109–271 and transfer to this section.
42 U.S.C. § 3713 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3713. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 3713 was editorially reclassified as section 30101 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3713, Pub. L. 90–351, title I, § 103, as added Pub. L. 96–157, § 2, Dec. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 1170, provided for an Office of Community Anti-Crime Programs, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 98–473.
42 U.S.C. § 3716 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3716. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 3716 was editorially reclassified as section 30503 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
heading: Definitions
text: Pub. L. 111–84, div. E, § 4703(b), Oct. 28, 2009, 123 Stat. 2836, which defined terms, was editorially reclassified as section 30502 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
42 U.S.C. § 3721 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3721. Transferred
heading: Codification
text: Section 3721 was editorially reclassified as section 10121 of Title 34, Crime Control and Law Enforcement.
heading: Assessing and Reducing Threat to Law Enforcement Officers From Criminal Use of Firearms and Ammunition
text: Pub. L. 104–132, title VIII, § 809, Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1311, directed the Secretary of the Treasury to conduct a study assessing the threat to law enforcement officers from criminal use of firearms and ammunition, to be presented to Congress by Apr. 24, 1996.
heading: National Commission to Support Law Enforcement
text: Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXIV, Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4918, as amended by Pub. L. 103–322, title XXVI, § 260002, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2089, established the National Commission to Support Law Enforcement, to report to Congress on recommendations for changes regarding law enforcement agencies and law enforcement issues on the Federal, State, and local levels no later than Nov. 29, 1990.
Pub. L. 101–515, title II, § 211(B), Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2122, as amended by Pub. L. 103–322, title XXVI, § 260001, Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2088; Pub. L. 104–316, title I, § 122(m), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3838, known as the National Commission to Support Law Enforcement Act, established a National Commission to Support Law Enforcement to make a similar report to Congress no later than March 31, 1996.