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40 U.S.C. § 14308 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14308. Information
(a) Actions of Commission.—
To obtain information needed to carry out its duties, the Appalachian Regional Commission shall—
(1) hold hearings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, receive evidence, and print or otherwise reproduce and distribute so much of its proceedings and reports on the proceedings as the Commission may deem advisable;
(2) arrange for the head of any federal, state, or local department or agency to furnish to the Commission information as may be available to or procurable by the department or agency; and
(3) keep accurate and complete records of its doings and transactions which shall be made available for—
(A) public inspection; and
(B) audit and examination by the Comptroller General or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General.
(b) Authorizations.—
(1) Administer oaths.—
A Cochairman of the Commission, or any member of the Commission designated by the Commission, may administer oaths when the Commission decides that testimony shall be taken or evidence received under oath.
(2) Furnish information.—
The head of any federal, state, or local department or agency, to the extent not otherwise prohibited by law, may carry out subsection (a)(2).
(c) Public Participation.—
Public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of all plans and programs under this subtitle by the Commission, any State, or any local development district shall be provided for, encouraged, and assisted. The Commission shall develop and publish regulations specifying minimum guidelines for public participation, including public hearings.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1260; Pub. L. 109–284, § 6(31), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1213.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
14308(a)
40 App.:107(a)(1) (words before 5th comma), (2) (less words in parentheses), (3).
Pub. L. 89–4, title I, § 107, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 9; Pub. L. 94–188, title I, § 109, Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1081.
14308(b)(1)
40 App.:107(a)(1) (words after 5th comma).
14308(b)(2)
40 App.:107(a)(2) (words in parentheses).
14308(c)
40 App.:107(b).
In subsection (b)(1), the words “for the purpose” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “subsection (a)(2)” for “section (a)(2)”.
40 U.S.C. § 14504 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14504. Telecommunications and technology initiative
(a) Projects To Be Assisted.—
The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to persons or entities in the region for projects—
(1) to increase affordable access to advanced telecommunications, entrepreneurship, and management technologies or applications in the region;
(2) to provide education and training in the use of telecommunications and technology;
(3) to develop programs to increase the readiness of industry groups and businesses in the region to engage in electronic commerce; or
(4) to support entrepreneurial opportunities for businesses in the information technology sector.
(b) Limitation on Available Amounts.—
Of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section, not more than—
(1) 50 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section;
(2) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526, 80 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; or
(3) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk county designation is in effect under section 14526, 70 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section.
(c) Sources of Assistance.—
Assistance under this section may be provided entirely from amounts made available to carry out this section, in combination with amounts made available under other federal programs, or from any other source.
(d) Federal Share.—
Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the federal share under any other federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that federal share, as the Commission decides is appropriate.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1270; Pub. L. 110–371, § 2(d), Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4039.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
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Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
14504(a)
40 App.:203(a).
Pub. L. 89–4, title II, § 203, as added Pub. L. 107–149, § 5, Mar. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 67.
14504(b)
40 App.:203(c).
14504(c)
40 App.:203(b)(1).
14504(d)
40 App.:203(b)(2).
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2008—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–371 added subsec. (b) and struck out heading and text of former subsec. (b). Text read as follows: “Not more than 50 percent (or 80 percent in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526 of this title) of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section.”
40 U.S.C. § 14509 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14509. High-speed broadband deployment initiative
(a) In General.—
The Appalachian Regional Commission may provide technical assistance, make grants, enter into contracts, or otherwise provide amounts to individuals or entities in the Appalachian region for projects and activities—
(1) to increase affordable access to broadband networks throughout the Appalachian region;
(2) to conduct research, analysis, and training to increase broadband adoption efforts in the Appalachian region;
(3) to provide technology assets, including computers, smartboards, and video projectors to educational systems throughout the Appalachian region;
(4) to increase distance learning opportunities throughout the Appalachian region;
(5) to increase the use of telehealth technologies in the Appalachian region; and
(6) to promote e-commerce applications in the Appalachian region.
(b) Limitation on Available Amounts.—
Of the cost of any activity eligible for a grant under this section—
(1) not more than 50 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and
(2) notwithstanding paragraph (1)—
(A) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which a distressed county designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 80 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section; and
(B) in the case of a project to be carried out in a county for which an at-risk designation is in effect under section 14526, not more than 70 percent may be provided from amounts appropriated to carry out this section.
(c) Sources of Assistance.—
Subject to subsection (b), a grant provided under this section may be provided from amounts made available to carry out this section in combination with amounts made available—
(1) under any other Federal program; or
(2) from any other source.
(d) Federal Share.—
Notwithstanding any provision of law limiting the Federal share under any other Federal program, amounts made available to carry out this section may be used to increase that Federal share, as the Appalachian Regional Commission determines to be appropriate.
(Added Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1436(a)(1), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1430.)
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1436(d), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1432, provided that: “This section [enacting this section and amending sections 14703 and 14704 of this title] and the amendments made by this section take effect on October 1, 2015.”
40 U.S.C. § 14701 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14701. Applicable labor standards
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the construction, alteration, or repair, including painting and decorating, of projects, buildings, and works which are financially assisted through federal amounts authorized under this subtitle shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as the Secretary of Labor determines in accordance with sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of this title. With respect to those labor standards, the Secretary has the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (eff. May 24, 1950, 64 Stat. 1267) and section 3145 of this title.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1278.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
14701
40 App.:402.
Pub. L. 89–4, title IV, § 402, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 21.
The reference to 40:276(c) should be to 40:276c, restated as section 3145 of the revised title.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in text, is Reorg. Plan No. 14 of 1950, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3176, 64 Stat. 1267, which is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
40 U.S.C. § 14704 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 14704. Termination
This subtitle, except sections 14102(a)(1) and (b) and 14501, ceases to be in effect on October 1, 2021.
(Pub. L. 107–217, Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1278; Pub. L. 109–289, div. B, title II, § 20326, as added Pub. L. 110–5, § 2, Feb. 15, 2007, 121 Stat. 22; Pub. L. 110–371, § 6, Oct. 8, 2008, 122 Stat. 4042; Pub. L. 114–94, div. A, title I, § 1436(c), Dec. 4, 2015, 129 Stat. 1431; Pub. L. 116–159, div. B, title I, § 1107(b), Oct. 1, 2020, 134 Stat. 727.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised
Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
14704
40 App.:405.
Pub. L. 89–4, title IV, § 405, Mar. 9, 1965, 79 Stat. 23; Pub. L. 91–123, title I, § 111, Nov. 25, 1969, 83 Stat. 216; Pub. L. 92–65, title II, § 213, Aug. 5, 1971, 85 Stat. 173; Pub. L. 94–188, title I, § 122(a), Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1086; Pub. L. 96–506, § 3(6), Dec. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 2746; Pub. L. 105–178, title I, § 1222(b) (1st sentence), June 9, 1998, 112 Stat. 224; Pub. L. 105–393, title II, § 222, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3625; Pub. L. 107–149, § 12, Mar. 12, 2002, 116 Stat. 71.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 2020—Pub. L. 116–159 substituted “2021” for “2020”.
2015—Pub. L. 114–94 substituted “2020” for “2012”.
2008—Pub. L. 110–371 substituted “2012” for “2007”.
2007—Pub. L. 109–289, § 20326, as added by Pub. L. 110–5, substituted “October 1, 2007” for “October 1, 2006”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 114–94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1436(d) of Pub. L. 114–94, set out as an Effective Date note under section 14509 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 15302 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 15302. Decisions
(a) Requirements for Approval.—
Except as provided in section 15304(c)(3), decisions by the Commission shall require the affirmative vote of the Federal Cochairperson and a majority of the State members (exclusive of members representing States delinquent under section 15304(c)(3)(C)).
(b) Consultation.—
In matters coming before the Commission, the Federal Cochairperson shall, to the extent practicable, consult with the Federal departments and agencies having an interest in the subject matter.
(c) Quorums.—
A Commission shall determine what constitutes a quorum for Commission meetings; except that—
(1) any quorum shall include the Federal Cochairperson or the alternate Federal Cochairperson; and
(2) a State alternate member shall not be counted toward the establishment of a quorum.
(d) Projects and Grant Proposals.—
The approval of project and grant proposals shall be a responsibility of each Commission and shall be carried out in accordance with section 15503.
(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1470, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2232.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 15303 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 15303. Functions
A Commission shall—
(1) assess the needs and assets of its region based on available research, demonstration projects, investigations, assessments, and evaluations of the region prepared by Federal, State, and local agencies, universities, local development districts, and other nonprofit groups;
(2) develop, on a continuing basis, comprehensive and coordinated economic and infrastructure development strategies to establish priorities and approve grants for the economic development of its region, giving due consideration to other Federal, State, and local planning and development activities in the region;
(3) not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this section, and after taking into account State plans developed under section 15502, establish priorities in an economic and infrastructure development plan for its region, including 5-year regional outcome targets;
(4)
(A) enhance the capacity of, and provide support for, local development districts in its region; or
(B) if no local development district exists in an area in a participating State in the region, foster the creation of a local development district;
(5) encourage private investment in industrial, commercial, and other economic development projects in its region;
(6) cooperate with and assist State governments with the preparation of economic and infrastructure development plans and programs for participating States;
(7) formulate and recommend to the Governors and legislatures of States that participate in the Commission forms of interstate cooperation and, where appropriate, international cooperation; and
(8) work with State and local agencies in developing appropriate model legislation to enhance local and regional economic development.
(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1470, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2232.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in par. (3), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–246, which was approved June 18, 2008.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 15305 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 15305. Meetings
(a) Initial Meeting.—
Each Commission shall hold an initial meeting not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this section.
(b) Annual Meeting.—
Each Commission shall conduct at least 1 meeting each year with the Federal Cochairperson and at least a majority of the State members present.
(c) Additional Meetings.—
Each Commission shall conduct additional meetings at such times as it determines and may conduct such meetings by electronic means.
(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1473, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2235.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: The date of the enactment of this section, referred to in subsec. (a), is the date of enactment of Pub. L. 110–246, which was approved June 18, 2008.
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 15307 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 15307. Tribal participation
Governments of Indian tribes in the region of the Southwest Border Regional Commission shall be allowed to participate in matters before that Commission in the same manner and to the same extent as State agencies and instrumentalities in the region.
(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1474, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2236.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 15308 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 15308. Annual report
(a) In General.—
Not later than 90 days after the last day of each fiscal year, each Commission shall submit to the President and Congress a report on the activities carried out by the Commission under this subtitle in the fiscal year.
(b) Contents.—
The report shall include—
(1) a description of the criteria used by the Commission to designate counties under section 15702 and a list of the counties designated in each category;
(2) an evaluation of the progress of the Commission in meeting the goals identified in the Commission’s economic and infrastructure development plan under section 15303 and State economic and infrastructure development plans under section 15502; and
(3) any policy recommendations approved by the Commission.
(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1474, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2236.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 15502 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 15502. Comprehensive economic and infrastructure development plans
(a) State Plans.—
In accordance with policies established by a Commission, each State member of the Commission shall submit a comprehensive economic and infrastructure development plan for the area of the region represented by the State member.
(b) Content of Plan.—
A State economic and infrastructure development plan shall reflect the goals, objectives, and priorities identified in any applicable economic and infrastructure development plan developed by a Commission under section 15303.
(c) Consultation With Interested Local Parties.—
In carrying out the development planning process (including the selection of programs and projects for assistance), a State shall—
(1) consult with local development districts, local units of government, and local colleges and universities; and
(2) take into consideration the goals, objectives, priorities, and recommendations of the entities described in paragraph (1).
(d) Public Participation.—
(1) In general.—
A Commission and applicable State and local development districts shall encourage and assist, to the maximum extent practicable, public participation in the development, revision, and implementation of all plans and programs under this subtitle.
(2) Guidelines.—
A Commission shall develop guidelines for providing public participation, including public hearings.
(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1476, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2238.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.
40 U.S.C. § 15503 (PUBLIC BUILDINGS, PROPERTY, AND WORKS)
§ 15503. Approval of applications for assistance
(a) Evaluation by State Member.—
An application to a Commission for a grant or any other assistance for a project under this subtitle shall be made through, and evaluated for approval by, the State member of the Commission representing the applicant.
(b) Certification.—
An application to a Commission for a grant or other assistance for a project under this subtitle shall be eligible for assistance only on certification by the State member of the Commission representing the applicant that the application for the project—
(1) describes ways in which the project complies with any applicable State economic and infrastructure development plan;
(2) meets applicable criteria under section 15504;
(3) adequately ensures that the project will be properly administered, operated, and maintained; and
(4) otherwise meets the requirements for assistance under this subtitle.
(c) Votes for Decisions.—
On certification by a State member of a Commission of an application for a grant or other assistance for a specific project under this section, an affirmative vote of the Commission under section 15302 shall be required for approval of the application.
(Added Pub. L. 110–234, title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1476, and Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title XIV, § 14217(a)(2), June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2238.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Pub. L. 110–234 and Pub. L. 110–246 enacted identical sections. Pub. L. 110–234 was repealed by section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective on the first day of the first fiscal year beginning after June 18, 2008, see section 14217(d) of Pub. L. 110–246, set out as a note under section 15101 of this title.