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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: Editorial Notes
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: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3193 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3193. Consultation with other persons and agencies
(a) Consultation on problems relating to employment
The Secretary may consult with any persons, including representatives of labor, management, agriculture, and government, who can assist in addressing the problems of area and regional unemployment or underemployment.
(b) Consultation on administration of chapter
The Secretary may provide for such consultation with interested Federal agencies as the Secretary determines to be appropriate in the performance of the duties of the Secretary under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 503, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3610.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3193, Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 514, as added Pub. L. 93–423, § 11, Sept. 27, 1974, 88 Stat. 1162, provided for the acquisition and disposal of excess property from the Administrator of General Services by the Federal cochairman of each regional action planning commission, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 94–519, §§ 6, 9, Oct. 17, 1976, 90 Stat. 2456, 2457, effective Oct. 17, 1977.
A prior section 503 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3183 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, § 1821(a)(8).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3194 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3194. Administration, operation, and maintenance
The Secretary shall approve Federal assistance under this chapter only if the Secretary is satisfied that the project for which Federal assistance is granted will be properly and efficiently administered, operated, and maintained.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 504, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3610.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3194, Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 515, as added Pub. L. 94–188, title II, § 204, Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1088, related to energy demonstration projects and programs, 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 504 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3184 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, § 1821(a)(8).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3195 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3195. Repealed. Pub. L. 108–373, title V, § 502(a), Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1768
text: Section, Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 505, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3610, related to businesses desiring Federal contracts.
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3195, Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 516, as added Pub. L. 94–188, title II, § 205, Dec. 31, 1975, 89 Stat. 1088, related to health and nutrition demonstration projects, 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 505 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3185 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, § 1821(a)(8).
42 U.S.C. § 3197 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3197. Notification of reorganization
Not later than 30 days before the date of any reorganization of the offices, programs, or activities of the Economic Development Administration, the Secretary shall provide notification of the reorganization to the Committee on Environment and Public Works and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, and the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title V, § 507, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3611.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 507 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3187 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, § 1821(a)(8).
Prior sections 3201 to 3204 were repealed by Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3597.
Section 3201, Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 601(a), Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 569; Pub. L. 97–195, § 1(c)(3), June 16, 1982, 96 Stat. 115, related to appointment of Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Administrator for Economic Development.
Section 3202, Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 602, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 570, related to National Public Advisory Committee on Regional Economic Development.
Section 3203, Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 603, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 570, authorized Secretary to consult with other persons and agencies.
Section 3204, Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 604, as added Pub. L. 90–103, title II, § 204, Oct. 11, 1967, 81 Stat. 268, conditioned assistance upon proper administration, operation, and maintenance of project.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3212 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3212. Maintenance of standards
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors on projects assisted by the Secretary under this chapter shall be paid wages at rates not less than those prevailing on similar construction in the locality as determined by the Secretary of Labor in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40. The Secretary shall not extend any financial assistance under this chapter for such a project without first obtaining adequate assurance that these labor standards will be maintained upon the construction work. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to the labor standards specified in this provision, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950 (15 F.R. 3176; 64 Stat. 1267), and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 602, formerly title VII, § 712, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 575; Pub. L. 93–567, title III, § 302, Dec. 31, 1974, 88 Stat. 1855; renumbered title VI, § 602, and amended Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(b)(1), (2), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616; Pub. L. 108–373, title V, § 504, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1769.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: References in Text
text: Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, referred to in text, is set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
heading: Codification
text: Section was formerly classified to section 3222 of this title prior to renumbering by Pub. L. 105–393.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3212, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 702, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 572, related to prevention of unfair competition, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
A prior section 602 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3202 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–373 substituted “in accordance with subchapter IV of chapter 31 of title 40” for “in accordance with the Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276a–276a–5)” in first sentence and “section 3145 of title 40” for “section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, as amended (40 U.S.C. 276c)” in third sentence.
1998—Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(2)(A), substituted section catchline for former section catchline.
Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(2)(B), which directed amendment of text by substituting “this chapter” for “sections 3131, 3141, 3142, 3171, 3243, and 3246b of this title” in second sentence, was executed by making the substitution for phrase which began with “section 3131” rather than “sections 3131”, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
1974—Pub. L. 93–567 inserted references to sections 3243 and 3236b of this title.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1998 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 105–393 effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as an Effective Date note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3213 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3213. Annual report to Congress
(a) In general
Not later than July 1, 2000, and July 1 of each year thereafter, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a comprehensive and detailed annual report on the activities of the Secretary under this chapter during the most recently completed fiscal year.
(b) Inclusions
Each report required under subsection (a) shall—
(1) include a list of all grant recipients by State, including the projected private sector dollar to Federal dollar investment ratio for each grant recipient;
(2) include a discussion of any private sector leveraging goal with respect to grants awarded to—
(A) rural and urban economically distressed areas; and
(B) highly distressed areas; and
(3) after the completion of a project, include the realized private sector dollar to Federal dollar investment ratio for the project.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 603, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3614; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title VI, § 601, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1769.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3213, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 703, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 572, set forth savings provisions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
A prior section 603 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3203 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–373 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3214 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3214. Delegation of functions and transfer of funds among Federal agencies
(a) Delegation of functions to other Federal agencies
The Secretary may—
(1) delegate to the heads of other Federal agencies such functions, powers, and duties of the Secretary under this chapter as the Secretary determines to be appropriate; and
(2) authorize the redelegation of the functions, powers, and duties by the heads of the agencies.
(b) Transfer of funds to other Federal agencies
Funds authorized to be appropriated to carry out this chapter may be transferred between Federal agencies, if the funds are used for the purposes for which the funds are specifically authorized and appropriated.
(c) Transfer of funds from other Federal agencies
(1) In general
Subject to paragraph (2), for the purposes of this chapter, the Secretary may accept transfers of funds from other Federal agencies if the funds are used for the purposes for which (and in accordance with the terms under which) the funds are specifically authorized and appropriated.
(2) Use of funds
The transferred funds—
(A) shall remain available until expended; and
(B) may, to the extent necessary to carry out this chapter, be transferred to and merged by the Secretary with the appropriations for salaries and expenses.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 604, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3614.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3214, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 704, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 572; Pub. L. 94–487, title I, § 120, Oct. 12, 1976, 90 Stat. 2336, related to transfer of functions of Area Redevelopment Administration, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
A prior section 604 of Pub. L. 89–136 was classified to section 3204 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(a).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3215 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3215. Penalties
(a) False statements; security overvaluation
A person that makes any statement that the person knows to be false, or willfully overvalues any security, for the purpose of—
(1) obtaining for the person or for any applicant any financial assistance under this chapter or any extension of the assistance by renewal, deferment, or action, or by any other means, or the acceptance, release, or substitution of security for the assistance;
(2) influencing in any manner the action of the Secretary; or
(3) obtaining money, property, or any thing of value, under this chapter;
shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(b) Embezzlement and fraud-related crimes
A person that is connected in any capacity with the Secretary in the administration of this chapter and that—
(1) embezzles, abstracts, purloins, or willfully misapplies any funds, securities, or other thing of value, that is pledged or otherwise entrusted to the person;
(2) with intent to defraud the Secretary or any other person or entity, or to deceive any officer, auditor, or examiner—
(A) makes any false entry in any book, report, or statement of or to the Secretary; or
(B) without being duly authorized, draws any order or issue, puts forth, or assigns any note, debenture, bond, or other obligation, or draft, bill of exchange, mortgage, judgment, or decree thereof;
(3) with intent to defraud, participates or shares in or receives directly or indirectly any money, profit, property, or benefit through any transaction, loan, grant, commission, contract, or any other act of the Secretary; or
(4) gives any unauthorized information concerning any future action or plan of the Secretary that might affect the value of securities, or having such knowledge invests or speculates, directly or indirectly, in the securities or property of any company or corporation receiving loans, grants, or other assistance from the Secretary;
shall be fined under title 18, imprisoned not more than 5 years, or both.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 605, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3614.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3215, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 705, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573, related to separability of provisions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3216 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3216. Employment of expediters and administrative employees
Assistance shall not be provided by the Secretary under this chapter to any business unless the owners, partners, or officers of the business—
(1) certify to the Secretary the names of any attorneys, agents, and other persons engaged by or on behalf of the business for the purpose of expediting applications made to the Secretary for assistance of any kind, under this chapter, and the fees paid or to be paid to the person for expediting the applications; and
(2) execute an agreement binding the business, for the 2-year period beginning on the date on which the assistance is provided by the Secretary to the business, to refrain from employing, offering any office or employment to, or retaining for professional services, any person who, on the date on which the assistance or any part of the assistance was provided, or within the 1-year period ending on that date—
(A) served as an officer, attorney, agent, or employee of the Department; and
(B) occupied a position or engaged in activities that the Secretary determines involved discretion with respect to the granting of assistance under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 606, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3615.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3216, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 706, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573, defined terms as used in this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3217 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3217. Maintenance and public inspection of list of approved applications for financial assistance
(a) In general
The Secretary shall—
(1) maintain as a permanent part of the records of the Department a list of applications approved for financial assistance under this chapter; and
(2) make the list available for public inspection during the regular business hours of the Department.
(b) Additions to list
The following information shall be added to the list maintained under subsection (a) as soon as an application described in subsection (a)(1) is approved:
(1) The name of the applicant and, in the case of a corporate application, the name of each officer and director of the corporation.
(2) The amount and duration of the financial assistance for which application is made.
(3) The purposes for which the proceeds of the financial assistance are to be used.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 607, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3615.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3217, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 707, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573; Pub. L. 94–273, § 26, Apr. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 380, required annual report to Congress on operations under this chapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3218 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3218. Records and audits
(a) Recordkeeping and disclosure requirements
Each recipient of assistance under this chapter shall keep such records as the Secretary shall require, including records that fully disclose—
(1) the amount and the disposition by the recipient of the proceeds of the assistance;
(2) the total cost of the project in connection with which the assistance is given or used;
(3) the amount and nature of the portion of the cost of the project provided by other sources; and
(4) such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
(b) Access to books for examination and audit
The Secretary, the Inspector General of the Department, and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any duly authorized representative, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of the recipient that relate to assistance received under this chapter.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 608, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3218, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 708, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 573, authorized delegation of functions and transfer of funds, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 3219 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 3219. Relationship to assistance under other law
Nothing in this chapter authorizes or permits any reduction in the amount of Federal assistance that any State or other entity eligible under this chapter is entitled to receive under any other Act.
(Pub. L. 89–136, title VI, § 609, as added Pub. L. 105–393, title I, § 102(a), Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3616; amended Pub. L. 108–373, title VI, § 602, Oct. 27, 2004, 118 Stat. 1769.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 3219, Pub. L. 89–136, title VII, § 709, Aug. 26, 1965, 79 Stat. 574; Pub. L. 97–35, title XVIII, § 1821(a)(9), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 766, authorized appropriations for which specific authority was not otherwise provided, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 105–393, § 102(b)(3).
heading: Amendments
text: 2004—Pub. L. 108–373 designated text of subsec. (b) as entire section and struck out subsec. (b) heading and heading and text of subsec. (a). Prior to amendment, text of subsec. (a) read as follows: “Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, all financial and technical assistance authorized under this chapter shall be in addition to any Federal assistance authorized before the effective date of the Economic Development Administration Reform Act of 1998.”
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date
text: Section effective Feb. 11, 1999, see section 105 of Pub. L. 105–393, set out as a note under section 3121 of this title.