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42 U.S.C. § 2991e (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2991e. Announcement of research, demonstration, or pilot projects
(a) The Commissioner shall make a public announcement concerning—
(1) the title, purpose, intended completion date, identity of the grantee or contractor, and proposed cost of any grant or contract with a private or non-Federal public agency for a research, demonstration, or pilot project; and
(2) except in cases in which the Commissioner determines that it would not be consistent with the purposes of this subchapter, the results, findings, data, or recommendations made or reported as a result of such activities.
(b) The public announcements required by subsection (a) shall be made within thirty days of making such grants or contracts, and the public announcements required by subsection (b) of this section shall be made within thirty days of the receipt of such results.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 807, formerly § 806, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2325; renumbered § 807, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973; amended Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(7), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1298.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 807 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 808 and is classified to section 2991f of this title.
A prior section 2991e, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 806, as added Pub. L. 89–794, title VIII, § 801, Nov. 8, 1966, 80 Stat. 1474, provided for duration of the VISTA program through June 30, 1970, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 722.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 102–375 substituted “Commissioner” for “Secretary” in two places.
42 U.S.C. § 2991f (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2991f. Submission of plans to State and local officials
(a) Submission to governing body of Indian reservation or Alaska Native village
No financial assistance may be provided to any project under section 2991b of this title or any research, demonstration, or pilot project under section 2991d of this title, which is to be carried out on or in an Indian reservation or Alaska Native village, unless a plan setting forth the project has been submitted to the governing body of that reservation or village and the plan has not been disapproved by the governing body within thirty days of its submission.
(b) Notification to chief executive officer of State or Territory
No financial assistance may be provided to any project under section 2991b of this title or any research, demonstration, or pilot project under section 2991d of this title, which is to be carried out in a State or Territory other than on or in an Indian reservation or Alaska Native village or Hawaiian Homestead, unless the Commissioner has notified the chief executive officer of the State or Territory of the decision of the Commissioner to provide that assistance.
(c) Notification to local governing officials of political subdivision
No financial assistance may be provided to any project under section 2991b of this title or any research, demonstration, or pilot project under section 2991d of this title, which is to be carried out in a city, county, or other major political subdivision of a State or Territory, other than on or in an Indian reservation or Alaska Native village, or Hawaiian Homestead, unless the Commissioner has notified the local governing officials of the political subdivision of the decision of the Commissioner to provide that assistance.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 808, formerly § 807, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2325; amended Pub. L. 95–568, § 17(a)(40), Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2443; renumbered § 808 and amended Pub. L. 100–175, title V, §§ 502(3), 504(b)(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973, 975; Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(8), (21), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1298, 1300.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 808 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 809 and is classified to section 2991g of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–375 substituted “Alaska Native village” for “Alaskan Native village” and “Commissioner” for “Secretary” wherever appearing.
1987—Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 100–175, § 504(b)(3), inserted “or territory” after “State” wherever appearing.
1978—Subsecs. (b), (c). Pub. L. 95–568 substituted “the decision of the Secretary” for “his decision”.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1987 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 100–175 effective Oct. 1, 1987, see section 701(a) of Pub. L. 100–175, set out as a note under section 3001 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2991g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2991g. Records and audits
(a) Each agency which receives financial assistance under this subchapter shall keep such records as the Commissioner may prescribe, including records which fully disclose the amount and disposition by that agency of such financial assistance, the total cost of the project in connection with which such financial assistance is given or used, the amount of that portion of the cost of the project supplied by other sources, and such other records as will facilitate an effective audit.
(b) The Commissioner and the Comptroller General of the United States, or any of their duly authorized representatives, shall have access for the purpose of audit and examination to any books, documents, papers, and records of any agency which receives financial assistance under this subchapter that are pertinent to the financial assistance received under this subchapter.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 809, formerly § 808, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2325; renumbered § 809, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973; amended Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(9), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1298.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 809 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 810 and is classified to section 2991h of this title.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsecs. (a), (b). Pub. L. 102–375 substituted “Commissioner” for “Secretary”.
42 U.S.C. § 2991h (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2991h. Appeals, notice, and hearing
(a) The Commissioner shall prescribe procedures to assure that—
(1) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be suspended, except in emergency situations, unless the assisted agency has been given reasonable notice and opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken; and
(2) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be terminated, and application for refunding shall not be denied, and a suspension of financial assistance shall not be continued for longer than thirty days, unless the assisted agency has been afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a full and fair hearing.
(b) If an application is rejected on the grounds that the applicant is ineligible or that activities proposed by the applicant are ineligible for funding, the applicant may appeal to the Secretary, not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of notification of such rejection, for a review of the grounds for such rejection. On appeal, if the Secretary finds that an applicant is eligible or that its proposed activities are eligible, such eligibility shall not be effective until the next cycle of grant proposals are considered by the Administration.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 810, formerly § 809, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2326; renumbered § 810, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973; amended Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(10), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1298.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 810 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 811 and is classified to section 2992 of this title.
Another prior section 810 of Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 722, related to authority to establish full-time programs and was classified to section 2992 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Pub. L. 102–375 substituted “Commissioner” for “Secretary”, designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), and added subsec. (b).
42 U.S.C. § 2992a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2992a. Labor standards
All laborers and mechanics employed by contractors or subcontractors in the construction, alteration, or repair, including painting or decorating, of buildings or other facilities in connection with projects assisted under this subchapter, 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 sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40. The Secretary of Labor shall have, with respect to such labor standards, the authority and functions set forth in Reorganization Plan Numbered 14 of 1950, and section 3145 of title 40.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 812, formerly § 811, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327; renumbered § 812, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973.)
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.
heading: Codification
text: In text, “sections 3141–3144, 3146, and 3147 of title 40” substituted for “the Davis-Bacon Act” and “section 3145 of title 40” substituted for “section 2 of the Act of June 1, 1934”, meaning section 2 of the Act of June 13, 1934, on authority of Pub. L. 107–217, § 5(c), Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1303, the first section of which enacted Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2992a, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 811, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 723; amended Pub. L. 92–424, § 26(b), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 703, related to terms of service, providing in: subsec. (a) for commitment to full-time service; subsec. (b) for one-year enrollment and shorter enrollment for volunteer associates; and subsec. (c) for oath or affirmation, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
A prior section 812 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 813 and is classified to section 2992b of this title.
Another prior section 812 of Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 723, related to support of full-time volunteers and was classified to section 2992b of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
42 U.S.C. § 2992b (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2992b. Administration
Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to prohibit interagency funding agreements made between the Administration and other agencies of the Federal Government for the development and implementation of specific grants or projects.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 813, as added Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(14), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1299.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 2992b, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 813, formerly § 812, as added Pub. L. 93–644, § 11, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327; amended Pub. L. 95–568, § 17(a)(41), Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2443; Pub. L. 98–558, title X, § 1003, Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2905; renumbered § 813, Pub. L. 100–175, title V, § 502(3), Nov. 29, 1987, 101 Stat. 973, related to administration, delegation of authority, and interagency funding agreements, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–375, title VIII, § 822(14), Sept. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 1299.
Another prior section 2992b, Pub. L. 88–452, title VIII, § 812, as added Pub. L. 90–222, title I, § 110, Dec. 23, 1967, 81 Stat. 723, related to support of full-time volunteers, providing in: subsec. (a) for stipend and allowances; subsec. (b) for payment upon completion of term and advancement of accrued stipend; and subsec. (c) for counseling, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–113, title VI, § 603, Oct. 1, 1973, 87 Stat. 417.
A prior section 813 of Pub. L. 88–452 was renumbered section 815 and is classified to section 2992c of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2995...2995c (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§§ 2995 to 2995c. Repealed. Pub. L. 97–35, title VI, § 683(a), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 519
text: Section 2995, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 901, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 704; amended Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2328; Pub. L. 95–568, § 17(a)(42), Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2443, related to program and project evaluation.
text: Section 2995a, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 902, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 704; amended Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2329; Pub. L. 95–568, § 17(a)(43), Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2443, related to cooperation and consultation with other Federal agencies.
text: Section 2995b, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 903, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 704; amended Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2329, related to evaluation by other Federal agencies.
text: Section 2995c, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 904, as added Pub. L. 95–568, § 16, Nov. 2, 1978, 92 Stat. 2439, set forth authorization of appropriations.
text: A prior section 2995c, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 904, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 705, which provided for the publication of summaries of evaluations of the results of research, was omitted as superseded in the general reorganization and amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of Repeal
text: Repeal effective Oct. 1, 1981, see section 9912(a) of this title, prior to the general amendment of chapter 106 (§ 9901 et seq.) of this title by Pub. L. 105–285.
42 U.S.C. § 2995d (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2995d. Omitted
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Codification
text: Section, Pub. L. 88–452, title IX, § 905, as added Pub. L. 92–424, § 27(a), Sept. 19, 1972, 86 Stat. 705, allowed head of any agency administering a program authorized under this chapter to conduct evaluations and take other action to same extent as Director under this subchapter, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 93–644, § 12, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2327.
42 U.S.C. § 2996 (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996. Congressional findings and declaration of purpose
The Congress finds and declares that—
(1) there is a need to provide equal access to the system of justice in our Nation for individuals who seek redress of grievances;
(2) there is a need to provide high quality legal assistance to those who would be otherwise unable to afford adequate legal counsel and to continue the present vital legal services program;
(3) providing legal assistance to those who face an economic barrier to adequate legal counsel will serve best the ends of justice and assist in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with the purposes of this chapter;
(4) for many of our citizens, the availability of legal services has reaffirmed faith in our government of laws;
(5) to preserve its strength, the legal services program must be kept free from the influence of or use by it of political pressures; and
(6) attorneys providing legal assistance must have full freedom to protect the best interests of their clients in keeping with the Code of Professional Responsibility, the Canons of Ethics, and the high standards of the legal profession.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1001, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 378; amended Pub. L. 95–222, § 2, Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1619.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Par. (3). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provision relating to assistance in improving opportunities for low-income persons consistent with this chapter.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 95–222, § 17(b), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1624, provided that: “The amendments made by provisions of this Act other than sections 11 and 15 [amending this section and sections 2996c, 2996e, 2996f, 2996g, 2996h, 2996i, and 2996j of this title] shall be effective on the date of enactment of this Act [Dec. 28, 1977].”
heading: Short Title
text: This subchapter is known as the “Legal Services Corporation Act”, see Short Title note set out under section 2701 of this title.
42 U.S.C. § 2996a (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996a. Definitions
As used in this subchapter, the term—
(1) “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation;
(2) “Corporation” means the Legal Services Corporation established under this subchapter;
(3) “eligible client” means any person financially unable to afford legal assistance;
(4) “Governor” means the chief executive officer of a State;
(5) “legal assistance” means the provision of any legal services consistent with the purposes and provisions of this subchapter;
(6) “recipient” means any grantee, contractee, or recipient of financial assistance described in clause (A) of section 2996e(a)(1) of this title;
(7) “staff attorney” means an attorney who receives more than one-half of his annual professional income from a recipient organized solely for the provision of legal assistance to eligible clients under this subchapter; and
(8) “State” means any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any other territory or possession of the United States.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1002, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 378.)
heading: Executive Documents
heading: Termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
text: For termination of Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, see note set out preceding section 1681 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions.
42 U.S.C. § 2996g (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996g. Records and reports
(a) Authority to require reports
The Corporation is authorized to require such reports as it deems necessary from any grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter regarding activities carried out pursuant to this subchapter.
(b) Authority to require recordkeeping; access to records
The Corporation is authorized to prescribe the keeping of records with respect to funds provided by grant or contract and shall have access to such records at all reasonable times for the purpose of insuring compliance with the grant or contract or the terms and conditions upon which financial assistance was provided.
(c) Annual report to President and Congress; contents
The Corporation shall publish an annual report which shall be filed by the Corporation with the President and the Congress. Such report shall include a description of services provided pursuant to section 2996f(a)(2)(C)(i) and (ii) of this title.
(d) Copies and retention of reports
Copies of all reports pertinent to the evaluation, inspection, or monitoring of any grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter shall be submitted on a timely basis to such grantee, contractor, or person or entity, and shall be maintained in the principal office of the Corporation for a period of at least five years subsequent to such evaluation, inspection, or monitoring. Such reports shall be available for public inspection during regular business hours, and copies shall be furnished, upon request, to interested parties upon payment of such reasonable fees as the Corporation may establish.
(e) Publication in Federal Register of rules, regulations, guidelines and instructions
The Corporation shall afford notice and reasonable opportunity for comment to interested parties prior to issuing rules, regulations, and guidelines, and it shall publish in the Federal Register at least 30 days prior to their effective date all its rules, regulations, guidelines, and instructions.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1008, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 386; amended Pub. L. 95–222, § 9(b)(2), Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1621.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provisions setting forth required contents of annual report.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–222 effective Dec. 28, 1977, see section 17(b) of Pub. L. 95–222, set out as a note under section 2996 of this title.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (c) of this section relating to filing annual report with Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and item 2 on page 202 of House Document No. 103–7.
42 U.S.C. § 2996j (THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE)
§ 2996j. Special limitations
The Corporation shall prescribe procedures to insure that—
(1) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be suspended unless the grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter has been given reasonable notice and opportunity to show cause why such action should not be taken; and
(2) financial assistance under this subchapter shall not be terminated, an application for refunding shall not be denied, and a suspension of financial assistance shall not be continued for longer than thirty days, unless the grantee, contractor, or person or entity receiving financial assistance under this subchapter has been afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a timely, full, and fair hearing, and, when requested, such hearing shall be conducted by an independent hearing examiner. Such hearing shall be held prior to any final decision by the Corporation to terminate financial assistance or suspend or deny funding. Hearing examiners shall be appointed by the Corporation in accordance with procedures established in regulations promulgated by the Corporation.
(Pub. L. 88–452, title X, § 1011, as added Pub. L. 93–355, § 2, July 25, 1974, 88 Stat. 388; amended Pub. L. 95–222, § 16, Dec. 28, 1977, 91 Stat. 1624.)
heading: Editorial Notes
heading: Amendments
text: 1977—Par. (2). Pub. L. 95–222 inserted provisions relating to function and appointment of an independent hearing examiner, and the time for any hearings.
heading: Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
heading: Effective Date of 1977 Amendment
text: Amendment by Pub. L. 95–222 effective Dec. 28, 1977, see section 17(b) of Pub. L. 95–222, set out as a note under section 2996 of this title.