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42 U.S.C. § 3141 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3141. Grants for public works and economic development
(a) In general
On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants for—
(1) acquisition or development of land and improvements for use for a public works, public service, or development facility; and
(2) acquisition, design and engineering, construction, rehabilitation, alteration, expansion, or improvement of such a facility, including related machinery and equipment.
(b) Criteria for grant
The Secretary may make a grant under this section only if the Secretary determines that—
(1) the project for which the grant is applied for will, directly or indirectly—
(A) improve the opportunities, in the area where the project is or will be located, for the successful establishment or expansion of industrial or commercial plants or facilities;
(B) assist in the creation of additional long-term employment opportunities in the area; or
(C) primarily benefit the long-term unemployed and members of low-income families;
(2) the project for which the grant is applied for will fulfill a pressing need of the area, or a part of the area, in which the project is or will be located; and
(3) the area for which the project is to be carried out has a comprehensive economic development strategy and the project is consistent with the strategy.
(c) Maximum assistance for each State
Not more than 15 percent of the amounts made available to carry out this section may be expended in any 1 State.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 201, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3601.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3141, Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 201, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 554; Pub. L. 91–304, § 1(b), July 6, 1970, 84 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 104, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 93–46, § 2, June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 96; Pub. L. 93–423, § 4(a), Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1158; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 107(a), (b), Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2332; Pub. L. 96–506, § 1(3), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2745; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(2), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized public works and development facility loans, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3142 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3142. Base closings and realignments
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary may provide to an eligible recipient any assistance available under this subchapter for a project to be carried out on a military or Department of Energy installation that is closed or scheduled for closure or realignment without requiring that the eligible recipient have title to the property or a leasehold interest in the property for any specified term.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 202, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3602.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3142, Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 202, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 556; Pub. L. 93–423, § 4(b), Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1158; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, §§ 107(c), (d), 108, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2332, authorized business loans and loan guarantees, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
A prior section 3142–1, Pub. L. 91–596, § 28(d), Dec. 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 1618; Pub. L. 93–237, § 2(c), Jan. 2, 1974, 87 Stat. 1024, which authorized loans for small business compliance with occupational safety and health standards, was omitted from the Code in view of the repeal of subchapter II of this chapter by Pub. L. 105–393.
A prior section 3142a, Pub. L. 89–298, title II, § 217, Oct. 27, 1965, 79 Stat. 1088, which authorized purchase of indebtedness and loans for waterways projects, was transferred to section 2220 of Title 33, Navigation and Navigable Waters.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3146 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3146. Regulations on relative needs and allocations
In promulgating rules, regulations, and procedures for assistance under this subchapter, the Secretary shall ensure that—
(1) the relative needs of eligible areas are given adequate consideration by the Secretary, as determined based on, among other relevant factors—
(A) the severity of the rates of unemployment in the eligible areas and the duration of the unemployment;
(B) the income levels and the extent of underemployment in eligible areas; and
(C) the outmigration of population from eligible areas and the extent to which the outmigration is causing economic injury in the eligible areas;
(2) allocations of assistance under this subchapter are prioritized to ensure that the level of economic distress of an area, rather than a preference for a geographic area or a specific type of economic distress, is the primary factor in allocating the assistance;
(3)
(A) rural and urban economically distressed areas are not harmed by the establishment or implementation by the Secretary of a private sector leveraging goal for a project under this subchapter;
(B) any private sector leveraging goal established by the Secretary does not prohibit or discourage grant applicants under this subchapter from public works in, or economic development of, rural or urban economically distressed areas; and
(C) the relevant Committees of Congress are notified prior to making any changes to any private sector leveraging goal; and
(4) grants made under this subchapter promote job creation and will have a high probability of meeting or exceeding applicable performance requirements established in connection with the grants.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 206, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3604; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 204, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1761.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pars. (3), (4). Pub. L. 108–373 added pars. (3) and (4).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3147 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3147. Grants for training, research, and technical assistance
(a) In general
(1) Grants
On the application of an eligible recipient, the Secretary may make grants for training, research, and technical assistance, including grants for program evaluation and economic impact analyses, that would be useful in alleviating or preventing conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment.
(2) Types of assistance
Grants under paragraph (1) may be used for—
(A) project planning and feasibility studies;
(B) demonstrations of innovative activities or strategic economic development investments;
(C) management and operational assistance;
(D) establishment of university centers;
(E) establishment of business outreach centers;
(F) studies evaluating the needs of, and development potential for, economic growth of areas that the Secretary determines have substantial need for the assistance;
(G) studies that evaluate the effectiveness of coordinating projects funded under this chapter with projects funded under other Acts;
(H) assessment, marketing, and establishment of business clusters; and
(I) other activities determined by the Secretary to be appropriate.
(3) Cooperation requirement
In the case of a project assisted under this section that is national or regional in scope, the Secretary may waive the provision in section 3122(4)(A)(vi) of this title requiring a nonprofit organization or association to act in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.
(b) Methods of provision of assistance
In providing research and technical assistance under this section, the Secretary, in addition to making grants under subsection (a), may—
(1) provide research and technical assistance through officers or employees of the Department;
(2) pay funds made available to carry out this section to Federal agencies; or
(3) employ private individuals, partnerships, businesses, corporations, or appropriate institutions under contracts entered into for that purpose.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 207, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3604; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title II, § 205, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1761.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Subsec. (a)(2)(G) to (I). Pub. L. 108–373, § 205(a), added subpars. (G) and (H) and redesignated former subpar. (G) as (I).
Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 108–373, § 205(b), added par. (3) and struck out heading and text of former par. (3). Text read as follows: “In the case of a project assisted under this section, the Secretary may reduce or waive the non-Federal share, without regard to section 3144 or 3145 of this title, if the Secretary finds that the project is not feasible without, and merits, such a reduction or waiver.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3150 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3150. Changed project circumstances
In any case in which a grant (including a supplementary grant described in section 3145 of this title) has been made by the Secretary under this subchapter (or made under this chapter, as in effect on the day before the effective date of the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998) for a project, and, after the grant has been made but before completion of the project, the purpose or scope of the project that was the basis of the grant is modified, the Secretary may approve, subject (except for a grant for which funds were obligated in fiscal year 1995) to the availability of appropriations, the use of grant funds for the modified project if the Secretary determines that—
(1) the modified project meets the requirements of this subchapter and is consistent with the comprehensive economic development strategy submitted as part of the application for the grant; and
(2) the modifications are necessary to enhance economic development in the area for which the project is being carried out.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 210, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3606.)
heading: References in Text
text: For the effective date of the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998, referred to in text, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3121 of this title.
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3152 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3152. Reports by recipients
(a) In general
Each recipient of assistance under this subchapter shall submit reports to the Secretary at such intervals and in such manner as the Secretary shall require by regulation, except that no report shall be required to be submitted more than 10 years after the date of closeout of the assistance award.
(b) Contents
Each report shall contain an evaluation of the effectiveness of the economic assistance provided under this subchapter in meeting the need that the assistance was designed to address and in meeting the objectives of this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 212, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3606.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3152, Pub. L. 89–136, title III, § 303, formerly § 302, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 560, amended Pub. L. 91–123, title III, § 303, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 219; Pub. L. 91–304, § 1(c), July 6, 1970, 84 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 105, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 93–46, § 3(b), June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 96; renumbered § 303 and amended Pub. L. 93–423, § 5(a), (c), Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1159, 1160; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 111, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2334; Pub. L. 96–506, § 1(5), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2745; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(4), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized appropriations for technical assistance and economic development planning, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3153 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3153. Prohibition on use of funds for attorney’s and consultant’s fees
Assistance made available under this subchapter shall not be used directly or indirectly for an attorney’s or consultant’s fee incurred in connection with obtaining grants and contracts under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title II, § 213, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3607.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3153, Pub. L. 89–136, title III, § 304, as added Pub. L. 93–423, § 5(d), Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1160; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 112, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2334; Pub. L. 96–506, § 1(6), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2745; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(5), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized appropriations for supplemental and basic grants and loans, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3171 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3171. Designation of economic development districts
(a) In general
In order that economic development projects of broad geographic significance may be planned and carried out, the Secretary may designate appropriate economic development districts in the United States, with the concurrence of the States in which the districts will be wholly or partially located, if—
(1) the proposed district is of sufficient size or population, and contains sufficient resources, to foster economic development on a scale involving more than a single area described in section 3161(a) of this title;
(2) the proposed district contains at least 1 area described in section 3161(a) of this title; and
(3) the proposed district has a comprehensive economic development strategy that—
(A) contains a specific program for intra-district cooperation, self-help, and public investment; and
(B) is approved by each affected State and by the Secretary.
(b) Authorities
The Secretary may, under regulations promulgated by the Secretary—
(1) invite the States to determine boundaries for proposed economic development districts;
(2) cooperate with the States—
(A) in sponsoring and assisting district economic planning and economic development groups; and
(B) in assisting the district groups in formulating comprehensive economic development strategies for districts; and
(3) encourage participation by appropriate local government entities in the economic development districts.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 401, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3608.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3171, Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 403, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 562; Pub. L. 91–304, § 1(d), July 6, 1970, 84 Stat. 375; Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 108, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 167; Pub. L. 93–46, § 4, June 18, 1973, 87 Stat. 96; Pub. L. 93–423, § 7, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1161; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 115, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2335; Pub. L. 96–506, § 1(7), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2745; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(6), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized Secretary to designate economic development districts and centers, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
A prior section 401 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3161 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3172 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3172. Termination or modification of economic development districts
The Secretary shall, by regulation, promulgate standards for the termination or modification of the designation of economic development districts.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 402, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3609.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3172, Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 93–423, § 8, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1162; amended Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 116, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2335; Pub. L. 96–506, § 1(8), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2745; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(7), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized additional appropriations for Indian economic development, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
A prior section 402 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3162 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3174 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3174. Provision of comprehensive economic development strategies to Regional Commissions
If any part of an economic development district is in a region covered by 1 or more of the Regional Commissions, the economic development district shall ensure that a copy of the comprehensive economic development strategy of the district is provided to the affected Regional Commission.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title IV, § 404, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3609; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1768.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 404 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3172 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–373 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “If any part of an economic development district is in the Appalachian region (as defined in section 403 of the Appalachian Regional Development Act of 1965 (40 U.S.C. App.)), the economic development district shall ensure that a copy of the comprehensive economic development strategy of the district is provided to the Appalachian Regional Commission established under that Act.”
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3191 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3191. Assistant Secretary for Economic Development
(a) In general
The Secretary shall carry out this chapter through an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, to be appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Compensation
The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development shall be compensated at the rate payable for level IV of the Executive Schedule under section 5315 of title 5.
(c) Duties
The Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development shall carry out such duties as the Secretary shall require and shall serve as the administrator of the Economic Development Administration of the Department.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3610.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3191, Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 512, as added Pub. L. 91–123, title II, § 206, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 218; amended Pub. L. 92–65, title I, § 110, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 167, related to Federal Field Committee for Development Planning in Alaska, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(8), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, effective Sept. 30, 1981.
A prior section 501 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3181 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, § 1821(a)(8).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3192 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3192. Economic development information clearinghouse
In carrying out this chapter, the Secretary shall—
(1) maintain a central information clearinghouse on the Internet with—
(A) information on economic development, economic adjustment, disaster recovery, defense conversion, and trade adjustment programs and activities of the Federal Government;
(B) links to State economic development organizations; and
(C) links to other appropriate economic development resources;
(2) assist potential and actual applicants for economic development, economic adjustment, disaster recovery, defense conversion, and trade adjustment assistance under Federal and State laws in locating and applying for the assistance;
(3) assist areas described in section 3161(a) of this title and other areas by providing to interested persons, communities, industries, and businesses in the areas any technical information, market research, or other forms of assistance, information, or advice that would be useful in alleviating or preventing conditions of excessive unemployment or underemployment in the areas; and
(4) obtain appropriate information from other Federal agencies needed to carry out the duties under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 502, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3610; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title V, § 501, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1768.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3192, Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 513, as added Pub. L. 91–123, title II, § 206, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 219; amended Pub. L. 94–188, title II, § 203, Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1087, related to regional transportation systems, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(8), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, effective Sept. 30, 1981.
A prior section 502 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3182 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, § 1821(a)(8).
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Par. (1). Pub. L. 108–373, § 501(1), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “maintain a central information clearinghouse on matters relating to economic development, economic adjustment, disaster recovery, defense conversion, and trade adjustment programs and activities of the Federal and State governments, including political subdivisions of States;”.
Par. (2). Pub. L. 108–373, § 501(2), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “assist potential and actual applicants for economic development, economic adjustment, disaster recovery, defense conversion, and trade adjustment assistance under Federal, State, and local laws in locating and applying for the assistance; and”.
Par. (4). Pub. L. 108–373, § 501(3), (4), added par. (4).
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on date determined by Secretary of Commerce, but not later than 90 days after Nov. 13, 1998, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.