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usc:us:22:8771

text: U.S.C. Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE 22 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 94 - IRAN THREAT REDUCTION AND SYRIA HUMAN RIGHTS SUBCHAPTER V - MISCELLANEOUS Sec. 8771 - Exclusion of citizens of Iran seeking education relating to the nuclear and energy sectors of Iran From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §8771. Exclusion of citizens of Iran seeking education relating to the nuclear and energy sectors of Iran (a) In general The Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, any alien who is a citizen of Iran that the Secretary of State determines seeks to enter the United States to participate in coursework at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20) to prepare the alien for a career in the energy sector of Iran or in nuclear science or nuclear engineering or a related field in Iran. (b) Applicability Subsection (a) applies with respect to visa applications filed on or after August 10, 2012. (Pub. L. 112–158, title V, §501, Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1258.) Termination of Section For termination of section, see section 8785(a) of this title.
usc:us:16:698p

text: U.S.C. Title 16 - CONSERVATION 16 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 6 - GAME AND BIRD PRESERVES; PROTECTION Sec. 698p - Integrated administration and interpretation From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §698p. Integrated administration and interpretation Any properties of historic interest acquired under section 698o of this title shall become part of the Preserve established under section 698n of this title. The Secretary shall administer such properties in accordance with a plan that integrates the administration and interpretation of the ecological values of the Preserve and the historical values of the sites so acquired and the historical features of Fort Caroline. Such administration and interpretation shall be conducted through the facilities and staff of Fort Caroline National Memorial consistent with section 2 of the Act of September 21, 1950 (64 Stat. 897). (Pub. L. 100–249, title II, §203, Feb. 16, 1988, 102 Stat. 15.) Editorial Notes References in Text Section 2 of the Act of September 21, 1950, referred to in text, is section 2 of act Sept. 21, 1950, ch. 973, 64 Stat. 897, which is not classified to the Code.
usc:us:25:478a

text: U.S.C. Title 25 - INDIANS 25 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 25 - INDIANS CHAPTER 14 - MISCELLANEOUS SUBCHAPTER V - PROTECTION OF INDIANS AND CONSERVATION OF RESOURCES Sec. 478a - Transferred From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §478a. Transferred Editorial Notes Codification Section 478a was editorially reclassified as section 5127 of this title.
usc:us:12:2255

text: U.S.C. Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING 12 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING CHAPTER 23 - FARM CREDIT SYSTEM SUBCHAPTER V - FARM CREDIT ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATION Part B - Farm Credit Administration Organization Sec. 2255 - Conditions of other banks and lending institutions From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §2255. Conditions of other banks and lending institutions The Comptroller of the Currency is authorized and directed, upon request of the Farm Credit Administration to furnish for confidential use of an institution of the System such reports, records, and other information as he may have available relating to the financial condition of national banks through, for, or with which such institution of the System has made or contemplates making discounts or loans and to make such further examination, as may be agreed, of organizations through, for, or with which such institution of the Farm Credit System has made or contemplates making discounts or loans. (Pub. L. 92–181, title V, §5.20, formerly §5.21, Dec. 10, 1971, 85 Stat. 623; renumbered §5.20, Pub. L. 99–205, title II, §203(b), Dec. 23, 1985, 99 Stat. 1694.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 5.20 of Pub. L. 92–181 was renumbered section 5.19 and is classified to section 2254 of this title.
usc:us:10:8716

text: U.S.C. Title 10 - ARMED FORCES 10 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 10 - ARMED FORCES Subtitle C - Navy and Marine Corps PART IV - GENERAL ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER 867 - UNITED STATES NAVAL OBSERVATORY Sec. 8716 - Naval Observatory: exchange of information with foreign offices From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §8716. Naval Observatory: exchange of information with foreign offices (a) The Secretary of the Navy may arrange to exchange data with foreign almanac offices to reduce the duplication of work in preparing the different national nautical and astronomical almanacs and make available for publication a larger amount of data useful to navigators and astronomers. Each such arrangement shall be made terminable on one year's notice. (b) The work of the Nautical Almanac Office shall be so conducted that in an emergency the part of the work intended for the use of navigators may be computed by the force of the office without foreign cooperation. (Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 457, §7396; Pub. L. 95–357, Sept. 8, 1978, 92 Stat. 591; renumbered §8716, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, §807(d)(4), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1836.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 7396 5 U.S.C. 464. Aug. 22, 1912, ch. 335, 37 Stat. 342 (2d par.). In subsection (a) the words "as he may from time to time deem desirable with a view" are omitted as surplusage. The words "a larger amount of data useful" are substituted for the words "increase the total data which may be of use" for clarity. In subsection (b) the words "during the continuance of any such arrangement" are omitted as surplusage. The third proviso of 5 U.S.C. 464 is omitted as obsolete. Editorial Notes Amendments 2018 —Pub. L. 115–232 renumbered section 7396 of this title as this section. 1978 —Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 95–357 struck out "in the American Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac" after "for publication". Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 2018 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.
usc:us:42:1856m

text: §1856m. Definitions In this subchapter: (1) Assume any and all liability The term "assume any and all liability" means— (A) the payment of— (i) any judgment, settlement, fine, penalty, or cost assessment (including prevailing party legal fees) associated with the applicable litigation; and (ii) any cost incurred in handling the applicable litigation (including legal fees); and (B) with respect to a Federal firefighter, arranging for, and paying the costs of, representation in the applicable litigation. (2) Federal firefighter The term "Federal firefighter" means an individual furnished by the Secretary of Agriculture or the Secretary of the Interior under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title. (3) Foreign fire organization The term "foreign fire organization" means any foreign governmental, public, or private entity that has wildfire protection resources. (4) Foreign firefighter The term "foreign firefighter" means an individual furnished by a foreign fire organization under an agreement entered into under section 1856n of this title. (5) Wildfire The term "wildfire" means any forest or range fire. (6) Wildfire protection resources The term "wildfire protection resources" means any personnel, supplies, equipment, or other resources required for wildfire presuppression and suppression activities. (Pub. L. 100–428, §2, as added Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, §411(2), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1039.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 1856m, Pub. L. 100–428, §2, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1615, related to definitions, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, §411(2), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1039. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Short Title of 1989 Amendment Pub. L. 101–11, §1, Apr. 7, 1989, 103 Stat. 15, provided that: "This Act [repealing section 1856p of this title] may be cited as the 'Wildfire Suppression Assistance Act'." Short Title Pub. L. 100–428, §1, Sept. 9, 1988, 102 Stat. 1615, as amended by Pub. L. 112–74, div. E, title IV, §411(1), Dec. 23, 2011, 125 Stat. 1039, provided that: "This Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the 'Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act'."
usc:us:43:390h

text: §390h–9. San Francisco area water reclamation study (a) General authority The Secretary, in cooperation with the city and county of San Francisco, shall conduct a feasibility study of the potential for development of demonstration and permanent facilities to reclaim water in the San Francisco area for the purposes of export and reuse elsewhere in California. (b) Federal share The Federal share of the costs of the study authorized by this section shall not exceed 50 per centum of the total. (c) Report The Secretary shall submit the report authorized by this section to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate and the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives not later than five years after appropriation of funds authorized by sections 390h to 390h–39 of this title. (Pub. L. 102–575, title XVI, §1611, Oct. 30, 1992, 106 Stat. 4667; Pub. L. 103–437, §16(a)(2), Nov. 2, 1994, 108 Stat. 4594; Pub. L. 104–266, §6, Oct. 9, 1996, 110 Stat. 3296.) Editorial Notes Amendments 1996 —Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 104–266 substituted "five" for "four". 1994 —Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–437 substituted "Natural Resources" for "Interior and Insular Affairs" before "of the House".
usc:us:43:544

text: §544. Limitation as to holdings prior to final payment of charges; forfeiture of excess holding No person shall at any one time or in any manner, except as hereinafter otherwise provided, acquire, own, or hold irrigable land for which entry or water-right application shall have been made under the said reclamation Act of June 17, 1902 and Acts supplementary thereto and amendatory thereof, before final payment in full of all installments of building and betterment charges shall have been made on account of such land in excess of one farm unit as fixed by the Secretary of the Interior as the limit of area per entry of public land or per single ownership of private land for which a water right may be purchased respectively, nor in any case in excess of one hundred and sixty acres, nor shall water be furnished under said Acts nor a water right sold or recognized for such excess; but any such excess land acquired by foreclosure or other process of law, by conveyance in satisfaction of mortgages, by inheritance, or by devise, may be held for five years and no longer after its acquisition, and water may be temporarily furnished during that time; and every excess holding prohibited as aforesaid shall be forfeited to the United States by proceedings instituted by the Attorney General for that purpose in any court of competent jurisdiction. The above provision shall be recited in every patent and water-right certificate issued by the United States under the provisions of this subchapter. (Aug. 9, 1912, ch. 278, §3, 37 Stat. 266; July 11, 1956, ch. 563, §2, 70 Stat. 524.) Editorial Notes References in Text The reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, referred to in text, is identified in section 541 of this title as act June 17, 1902, ch. 1093, 32 Stat. 388, which is classified generally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 371 of this title and Tables. Codification Section comprises part of section 3 of act Aug. 9, 1912. Remainder of section 3 is set out as section 543 of this title. Amendments 1956 —Act July 11, 1956, increased period during which land could be held from two years to five years, and to authorize delivery of water for that period. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Amendment of Existing Contracts For provisions authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to amend existing contracts under the Federal reclamation laws to conform to the provisions of this section, see section 3 of act July 11, 1956, set out as a note under section 423e of this title.
usc:us:33:2282g

text: U.S.C. Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS 33 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 33 - NAVIGATION AND NAVIGABLE WATERS CHAPTER 36 - WATER RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT SUBCHAPTER V - GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 2282g - Scope of feasibility studies From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §2282g. Scope of feasibility studies (a) Flood risk management or hurricane and storm damage risk reduction In carrying out a feasibility study for a project for flood risk management or hurricane and storm damage risk reduction, the Secretary, at the request of the non-Federal interest for the study, shall formulate alternatives to maximize the net benefits from the reduction of the comprehensive flood risk within the geographic scope of the study from the isolated and compound effects of— (1) a riverine discharge of any magnitude or frequency; (2) inundation, wave attack, and erosion coinciding with a hurricane or coastal storm; (3) flooding associated with tidally influenced portions of rivers, bays, and estuaries that are hydrologically connected to the coastal water body; (4) a rainfall event of any magnitude or frequency; (5) a tide of any magnitude or frequency; (6) seasonal variation in water levels; (7) groundwater emergence; (8) sea level rise; (9) subsidence; or (10) any other driver of flood risk affecting the area within the geographic scope of the study. (b) Water supply, water conservation, and drought risk reduction In carrying out a feasibility study for any purpose, the Secretary, at the request of the non-Federal interest for the study, shall formulate alternatives— (1) to maximize combined net benefits for the primary purpose of the study and for the purposes of water supply or water conservation (including the use of water supply conservation measures described in section 1116 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016 (130 Stat. 1639)); or (2) to include 1 or more measures for the purposes of water supply or water conservation if the Secretary determines that such measures may reduce potential adverse impacts of extreme weather events, including drought, on water resources within the geographic scope of the study. (c) Cost sharing All costs to carry out a feasibility study in accordance with this section shall be shared in accordance with the cost share requirements otherwise applicable to the study. (Pub. L. 117–263, div. H, title LXXXI, §8106, Dec. 23, 2022, 136 Stat. 3699.) Editorial Notes References in Text Section 1116 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2016, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is section 1116 of Pub. L. 114–322, title I, Dec. 16, 2016, 130 Stat. 1639, which is not classified to the Code. Codification Section was enacted as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 2022, and also as part of the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, and not as part of the Water Resources Development Act of 1986 which comprises this chapter. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries "Secretary" Defined Secretary means the Secretary of the Army, see section 8002 of Pub. L. 117–263, set out as a note under section 2201 of this title.
usc:us:15:144a

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 4 - CHINA TRADE Sec. 144a - Incorporation fee for perpetual existence From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §144a. Incorporation fee for perpetual existence Any China Trade Act corporation existing on June 25, 1938, may make its existence perpetual only upon application to the Secretary of Commerce to amend its charter in that respect and upon payment of a fee equivalent to the incorporation fee. Upon receipt of such application and the payment of such prescribed fee, the Secretary shall approve such application and the charter of the corporation shall be amended accordingly. (June 25, 1938, ch. 696, §2, 52 Stat. 1196.) Editorial Notes Codification Section was not enacted as part of the China Trade Act, 1922, which comprises this chapter.
usc:us:54:100705

text: §100705. Availability of System units for scientific study (a) In General .—The Secretary may solicit, receive, and consider requests from Federal or non-Federal public or private agencies, organizations, individuals, or other entities for the use of any System unit for purposes of scientific study. (b) Criteria .—A request for use of a System unit under subsection (a) may be approved only if the Secretary determines that the proposed study— (1) is consistent with applicable laws and Service management policies; and (2) will be conducted in a manner that poses no threat to the System unit resources or public enjoyment derived from System unit resources. (c) Fee Waiver .—The Secretary may waive any System unit admission or recreational use fee in order to facilitate the conduct of scientific study under this section. (d) Benefit-Sharing Arrangements .—The Secretary may negotiate for and enter into equitable, efficient benefit-sharing arrangements with the research community and private industry. (Pub. L. 113–287, §3, Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3106.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 100705 16 U.S.C. 5935. Pub. L. 105–391, title II, §205, Nov. 13, 1998, 112 Stat. 3500.
usc:us:42:16234

text: §16234. Concentrating solar power research program (a) In general The Secretary shall conduct a program of research and development to evaluate the potential for concentrating solar power for hydrogen production, including cogeneration approaches for both hydrogen and electricity. (b) Administration The program shall take advantage of existing facilities to the extent practicable and shall include— (1) development of optimized technologies that are common to both electricity and hydrogen production; (2) evaluation of thermochemical cycles for hydrogen production at the temperatures attainable with concentrating solar power; (3) evaluation of materials issues for the thermochemical cycles described in paragraph (2); (4) cogeneration of solar thermal electric power and photo-synthetic-based hydrogen production; (5) system architectures and economics studies; and (6) coordination with activities under the Next Generation Nuclear Plant Project established under part B of subchapter VI on high temperature materials, thermochemical cycles, and economic issues. (c) Assessment In carrying out the program under this section, the Secretary shall— (1) assess conflicting guidance on the economic potential of concentrating solar power for electricity production received from the National Research Council in the report entitled "Renewable Power Pathways: A Review of the U.S. Department of Energy's Renewable Energy Programs" and dated 2000 and subsequent reviews of that report funded by the Department; and (2) provide an assessment of the potential impact of technology used to concentrate solar power for electricity before, or concurrent with, submission of the budget for fiscal year 2008. (d) Report Not later than 5 years after August 8, 2005, the Secretary shall provide to Congress a report on the economic and technical potential for electricity or hydrogen production, with or without cogeneration, with concentrating solar power, including the economic and technical feasibility of potential construction of a pilot demonstration facility suitable for commercial production of electricity or hydrogen from concentrating solar power. (Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §934, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 872.)
usc:us:30:281

text: U.S.C. Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING 30 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 30 - MINERAL LANDS AND MINING CHAPTER 3A - LEASES AND PROSPECTING PERMITS SUBCHAPTER IX - POTASH Sec. 281 - Prospecting permits for chlorides, sulphates, carbonates, borates, silicates, or nitrates of potassium; authorization; acreage; lands affected From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §281. Prospecting permits for chlorides, sulphates, carbonates, borates, silicates, or nitrates of potassium; authorization; acreage; lands affected The Secretary of the Interior is hereby authorized, under such rules and regulations as he may prescribe, to grant to any qualified applicant a prospecting permit which shall give the exclusive right to prospect for chlorides, sulphates, carbonates, borates, silicates, or nitrates of potassium in lands belonging to the United States for a period of not exceeding two years: Provided , That the area to be included in such a permit shall not exceed two thousand five hundred and sixty acres of land in reasonably compact form: Provided further , That the prospecting provisions of this subchapter shall not apply to lands and deposits in or adjacent to Searles Lake, California, which lands may be leased by the Secretary of the Interior under the terms and provisions of this subchapter. (Feb. 7, 1927, ch. 66, §1, 44 Stat. 1057.) Editorial Notes References in Text This subchapter, referred to in text, was in the original "this Act", meaning act Feb. 7, 1927, ch. 66, 44 Stat. 1057, which enacted this subchapter, amended sections 181 and 193 of this title, and repealed subchapter VII (§141 et seq.) of chapter 3 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Tables. Codification Section was not enacted as part of act Feb. 25, 1920, ch. 85, 41 Stat. 437, known as the Mineral Leasing Act, which comprises this chapter.
usc:us:42:16025

text: §16025. Project timelines and authorization of appropriations (a) Target date to complete the first project phase Not later than September 30, 2011, the Secretary shall— (1) select the technology to be used by the Project for high-temperature hydrogen production and the initial design parameters for the prototype nuclear plant; or (2) submit to Congress a report establishing an alternative date for making the selection. (b) Design competition for second project phase (1) In general The Secretary, acting through the Idaho National Laboratory, shall fund not more than 4 teams for not more than 2 years to develop detailed proposals for competitive evaluation and selection of a single proposal for a final design of the prototype nuclear reactor. (2) Systems integration The Secretary may structure Project activities in the second project phase to use the lead industrial partner of the competitively selected design under paragraph (1) in a systems integration role for final design and construction of the Project. (c) Target date to complete project construction Not later than September 30, 2021, the Secretary shall— (1) complete construction and begin operations of the prototype nuclear reactor and associated energy or hydrogen facilities; or (2) submit to Congress a report establishing an alternative date for completion. (d) Authorization of appropriations There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary for research and construction activities under this part (including for transfer to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission for activities under section 16024 of this title as appropriate)— (1) $1,250,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2006 through 2015; and (2) such sums as are necessary for each of fiscal years 2016 through 2021. (Pub. L. 109–58, title VI, §645, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 798.)
usc:us:15:1844

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 45 - EMERGENCY LOAN GUARANTEES TO BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Sec. 1844 - Security for loan guarantees From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1844. Security for loan guarantees In negotiating a loan guarantee under this chapter, the Board shall make every effort to arrange that the payment of the principal of and interest on any plan guaranteed shall be secured by sufficient property of the enterprise to collateralize fully the amount of the loan guarantee. (Pub. L. 92–70, §5, Aug. 9, 1971, 85 Stat. 179.)
usc:us:42:247a

text: §247a. Family support groups for Alzheimer's disease patients (a) Establishment; priorities Subject to available appropriations, the Secretary, acting through the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Institutes of Health, and the Administration on Aging, shall promote the establishment of family support groups to provide, without charge, educational, emotional, and practical support to assist individuals with Alzheimer's disease or a related memory disorder and members of the families of such individuals. In promoting the establishment of such groups, the Secretary shall give priority to— (1) university medical centers and other appropriate health care facilities which receive Federal funds from the Secretary and which conduct research on Alzheimer's disease or provide services to individuals with such disease; and (2) community-based programs which receive funds from the Secretary, acting through the Administration on Aging. (b) National network to coordinate groups The Secretary shall promote the establishment of a national network to coordinate the family support groups described in subsection (a). (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, §316, as added Pub. L. 99–319, title IV, §401, May 23, 1986, 100 Stat. 489; amended Pub. L. 103–43, title XX, §2008(a), June 10, 1993, 107 Stat. 210.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 247a, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, §316, as added Nov. 10, 1978, Pub. L. 95–626, title II, §208(a), 92 Stat. 3586; amended Aug. 13, 1981, Pub. L. 97–35, title XXI, §2193(a)(1)(A), 95 Stat. 826, related to lead-based paint poisoning prevention programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–35, title XXI, §2193(b)(1), Aug. 13, 1981, 95 Stat. 827. Another prior section 247a, act July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title III, §316, as added Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–515, title II, §281, 84 Stat. 1307, provided for establishment, composition, qualifications of members, terms of office, vacancies, reappointment, compensation, travel expenses, and functions of National Advisory Council on Comprehensive Health Planning Programs, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 93–641, §5(d), Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2275. Amendments 1993 —Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 103–43 struck out subsec. (c) which read as follows: "The Secretary shall report to Congress, not later than one year after May 23, 1986, on family support groups and the network of such groups established pursuant to this section."
usc:us:16:404a

text: U.S.C. Title 16 - CONSERVATION 16 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 1 - NATIONAL PARKS, MILITARY PARKS, MONUMENTS, AND SEASHORES SUBCHAPTER XLVII - MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK Sec. 404a - Acceptance of title to lands From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §404a. Acceptance of title to lands The Secretary of the Interior is authorized, in his discretion, to accept, as hereinafter provided, on behalf of the United States, title to the lands referred to in section 404 of this title, and to be purchased with the funds which may be subscribed by or through the Mammoth Cave National Park Association of Kentucky, and with other contributions for the purchase of lands in the Mammoth Cave National Park area: Provided , That any of said lands may be donated directly to the United States and conveyed to it, cost free, by fee-simple title, in cases where such donations may be made without the necessity of purchase. (May 25, 1926, ch. 382, §2, 44 Stat. 635.)
usc:us:29:1193a

text: U.S.C. Title 29 - LABOR 29 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 29 - LABOR CHAPTER 18 - EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM SUBCHAPTER I - PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS Subtitle B - Regulatory Provisions part 8 - pension-linked emergency savings accounts Sec. 1193a - Preemption of State anti-garnishment laws From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1193a. Preemption of State anti-garnishment laws Notwithstanding any other provision of law, this part shall supersede any law of a State which would directly or indirectly prohibit or restrict the use of an automatic contribution arrangement, described in section 1193(d)(2) of this title, for a pension-linked emergency savings account. The Secretary may promulgate regulations to establish minimum standards that such an arrangement would be required to satisfy in order for this subsection to apply with respect to such an account. (Pub. L. 93–406, title I, §802, as added Pub. L. 117–328, div. T, title I, §127(b)(1), Dec. 29, 2022, 136 Stat. 5323.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section applicable to plan years beginning after Dec. 31, 2023, see section 127(g) of Pub. L. 117–328, set out as an Effective Date of 2022 Amendment note under section 72 of Title 26, Internal Revenue Code.
usc:us:16:1006b

text: U.S.C. Title 16 - CONSERVATION 16 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 16 - CONSERVATION CHAPTER 18 - WATERSHED PROTECTION AND FLOOD PREVENTION Sec. 1006b - Territorial application From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1006b. Territorial application The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands. (Aug. 4, 1954, ch. 656, §9, as added Aug. 7, 1956, ch. 1027, §1(g), 70 Stat. 1090.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Extension of Benefits to Projects Authorized Before Aug. 7, 1956 Section as applicable to all works of improvement and plans for such works under the provisions of this chapter, see Extension of Benefits note set out under section 1001 of this title. Executive Documents Admission of Alaska and Hawaii to Statehood Alaska was admitted into the Union on Jan. 3, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3269, Jan. 3, 1959, 24 F.R. 81, 73 Stat. c16, and Hawaii was admitted into the Union on Aug. 21, 1959, on issuance of Proc. No. 3309, Aug. 21, 1959, 24 F.R. 6868, 73 Stat. c74. For Alaska Statehood Law, see Pub. L. 85–508, July 7, 1958, 72 Stat. 339, set out as a note preceding former section 21 of Title 48, Territories and Insular Possessions. For Hawaii Statehood Law, see Pub. L. 86–3, Mar. 18, 1959, 73 Stat. 4, set out as a note preceding former section 491 of Title 48.
usc:us:42:16376

text: §16376. State and local permits The provision of credit assistance under the CIFIA program with respect to a project shall not— (1) relieve any recipient of the assistance of any project obligation to obtain any required State or local permit or approval with respect to the project; (2) limit the right of any unit of State or local government to approve or regulate any rate of return on private equity invested in the project; or (3) otherwise supersede any State or local law (including any regulation) applicable to the construction or operation of the project. (Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §999F, as added Pub. L. 117–58, div. D, title III, §40304(a), Nov. 15, 2021, 135 Stat. 999.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions A prior section 16376, Pub. L. 109–58, title IX, §999F, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 923, terminated the authority provided by former part J on Sept. 30, 2014, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 113–67, div. A, title III, §301(a), Dec. 26, 2013, 127 Stat. 1181. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Wage Rate Requirements For provisions relating to rates of wages to be paid to laborers and mechanics on projects for construction, alteration, or repair work funded under div. D or an amendment by div. D of Pub. L. 117–58, including authority of Secretary of Labor, see section 18851 of this title.
usc:us:38:522

text: U.S.C. Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS 38 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 38 - VETERANS' BENEFITS PART I - GENERAL PROVISIONS CHAPTER 5 - AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY SUBCHAPTER II - SPECIFIED FUNCTIONS Sec. 522 - Studies of rehabilitation of disabled persons From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §522. Studies of rehabilitation of disabled persons (a) The Secretary may conduct studies and investigations, and prepare reports, relative to the rehabilitation of disabled persons, the relative abilities, aptitudes, and capacities of the several groups of the variously handicapped, and how their potentialities can best be developed and their services best used in gainful and suitable employment including the rehabilitation programs of foreign nations. (b) In carrying out this section, the Secretary (1) may cooperate with such public and private agencies as the Secretary considers advisable; and (2) may employ consultants who shall receive a reasonable per diem, as prescribed by the Secretary, for each day actually employed, plus necessary travel and other expenses. (Added Pub. L. 102–83, §2(a), Aug. 6, 1991, 105 Stat. 390.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions Prior section 522 was renumbered section 1522 of this title. Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 217 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 102–83, §2(a).
usc:us:43:149

text: §149. Exchange of private lands included in Indian reservation for other lands Any private land over which an Indian reservation has been extended by Executive order, may be exchanged at the discretion of the Secretary of the Interior and at the expense of the owner thereof and under such rules and regulations as may be prescribed by the Secretary of the Interior, for vacant, nonmineral, nontimbered, surveyed public lands of equal area and value and situated in the same State or Territory. (Apr. 21, 1904, ch. 1402, §1, 33 Stat. 211.)
usc:us:36:151508

text: U.S.C. Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS 36 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1515 - NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC CLUBS Sec. 151508 - Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §151508. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status (a) Corporate Status .—The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of Illinois. (b) Tax-Exempt Status .—The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1403.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 151508(a) 36:2008(f). Aug. 9, 1982, Pub. L. 97–231, §§8(f), 15 (1st sentence), 96 Stat. 257, 258. 151508(b) 36:2014 (1st sentence).
usc:us:44:1320A

text: §1320A. Historical societies' publications Notwithstanding any other provision of law, and with the approval of the Joint Committee on Printing, the Director of the Government Publishing Office shall provide for such printing services and distribution with respect to publications of the United States Capitol Historical Society, the Supreme Court Historical Society, or the White House Historical Association as such Society or Association may request: Provided , That such Society or Association reimburses the Director of the Government Publishing Office for the actual expenses incurred by him in providing for such services and distribution. (Added Pub. L. 96–536, §101(c), Dec. 16, 1980, 94 Stat. 3167; amended Pub. L. 113–235, div. H, title I, §1301(c)(1), Dec. 16, 2014, 128 Stat. 2537.) Editorial Notes Codification Section is based on section 304(a) of H.R. 7593, as passed the House of Representatives, July 21, 1980, and incorporated by reference in section 101(c) of Pub. L. 96–536, to be effective as if enacted into law. Amendments 2014 —Pub. L. 113–235 substituted "Director of the Government Publishing Office" for "Public Printer" in two places.
usc:us:36:150402

text: U.S.C. Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS 36 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations Part B - Organizations CHAPTER 1504 - NATIONAL AMERICAN INDIAN VETERANS, INCORPORATED Sec. 150402 - Purposes From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §150402. Purposes The purposes of the corporation are those stated in the articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws of the corporation, and include a commitment— (1) to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United States while respecting the sovereignty of the American Indian Nations; (2) to unite under one body all American Indian veterans who served in the Armed Forces of United States; (3) to be an advocate on behalf of all American Indian veterans without regard to whether they served during times of peace, conflict, or war; (4) to promote social welfare (including educational, economic, social, physical, and cultural values and traditional healing) in the United States by encouraging the growth and development, readjustment, self-respect, self-confidence, contributions, and self-identity of American Indian veterans; (5) to serve as an advocate for the needs of American Indian veterans and their families and survivors in their dealings with all Federal and State government agencies; (6) to promote, support, and utilize research, on a nonpartisan basis, pertaining to the relationship between American Indian veterans and American society; and (7) to provide technical assistance to the Bureau of Indian Affairs regional areas that are not served by any veterans committee or organization or program by— (A) providing outreach service to Indian Tribes in need; and (B) training and educating Tribal Veterans Service Officers for Indian Tribes in need. (Added Pub. L. 118–31, div. E, title LI, §5103(a), Dec. 22, 2023, 137 Stat. 935.)
usc:us:50:171

text: §§171, 171–1. Repealed. Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, §53, 70A Stat. 641 Section 171, acts Aug. 18, 1890, ch. 797, §1, 26 Stat. 316; July 2, 1917, ch. 35, 40 Stat. 241; Apr. 11, 1918, ch. 51, 40 Stat. 518, authorized Secretary of War to institute condemnation proceedings for acquisition of land, to purchase land, and to accept donations of land. See section 2663 of Title 10, Armed Forces. Section 171–1, act Oct. 25, 1951, ch. 563, §101, 65 Stat. 641, granted certain condemnation authority to Secretary of Navy. See sections 2663 and 2668 of Title 10.
usc:us:10:2668a

text: U.S.C. Title 10 - ARMED FORCES 10 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 10 - ARMED FORCES Subtitle A - General Military Law PART IV - SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROPERTY CHAPTER 159 - REAL PROPERTY; RELATED PERSONAL PROPERTY; AND LEASE OF NON-EXCESS PROPERTY Sec. 2668a - Easements: granting restrictive easements in connection with land conveyances From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §2668a. Easements: granting restrictive easements in connection with land conveyances (a) Authority to Include Restrictive Easement .—In connection with the conveyance of real property by the Secretary concerned under any provision of law, the Secretary concerned may grant an easement to an entity specified in subsection (b) restricting future uses of the conveyed real property for a conservation purpose consistent with section 170(h)(4)(A)(iv) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 170(h)(4)(A)(iv)). (b) Authorized Recipients .—An easement under subsection (a) may be granted only to— (1) a State or local government; or (2) a qualified organization, as that term is defined in section 170(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 170(h)). (c) Limitations on Use of Easement Authority .—An easement under subsection (a) may not be granted unless— (1) the proposed recipient of the easement consents to the receipt of the easement; (2) the Secretary concerned determines that the easement is in the public interest and the conservation purpose to be promoted by the easement cannot be effectively achieved through the application of State law by the State or a local government without the grant of restrictive easements; (3) the jurisdiction that encompasses the property to be subject to the easement authorizes the grant of restrictive easements; and (4) the Secretary can give or assign to a third party the responsibility for monitoring and enforcing easements granted under this section. (d) Consideration .—Easements granted under this section shall be without consideration from the recipient. (e) Acreage Limitation .—No easement granted under this section may include more land than is necessary for the easement. (f) Terms and Conditions .—The grant of an easement under this section shall be subject to such additional terms and conditions as the Secretary concerned considers appropriate to protect the interests of the United States. (Added Pub. L. 109–364, div. B, title XXVIII, §2823(a), Oct. 17, 2006, 120 Stat. 2475.)
usc:us:42:17724

text: §17724. Repealed. Pub. L. 111–314, §6, Dec. 18, 2010, 124 Stat. 3444 Section, Pub. L. 110–422, title III, §307, Oct. 15, 2008, 122 Stat. 4788, related to funding for research and development activities in support of other mission directorates. See section 40104 of Title 51, National and Commercial Space Programs.
usc:us:25:12

text: U.S.C. Title 25 - INDIANS 25 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 25 - INDIANS CHAPTER 1 - BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS Sec. 12 - Agent to negotiate commutation of annuities From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §12. Agent to negotiate commutation of annuities The Commissioner of Indian Affairs is authorized to send a special Indian Agent, or other representative of his office, to visit any Indian tribe for the purpose of negotiating and entering into a written agreement with such tribe for the commutation of the perpetual annuities due under treaty stipulations, to be subject to the approval of Congress; and the Commissioner of Indian Affairs shall transmit to Congress said agreements with such recommendations as he may deem proper. (Apr. 30, 1908, ch. 153, 35 Stat. 73.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Indian Agents The services of Indian agents have been dispensed with. See note set out under section 64 of this title. Executive Documents Transfer of Functions For transfer of functions of other officers, employees, and agencies of Department of the Interior, with certain exceptions, to Secretary of the Interior, with power to delegate, see Reorg. Plan No. 3 of 1950, §§1, 2, eff. May 24, 1950, 15 F.R. 3174, 64 Stat. 1262, set out in the Appendix to Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
usc:us:15:78d-2

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 2B - SECURITIES EXCHANGES Sec. 78d-2 - Transfer of functions with respect to assignment of personnel to chairman From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §78d–2. Transfer of functions with respect to assignment of personnel to chairman In addition to the functions transferred by the provisions of Reorganization Plan Numbered 10 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1265), there are hereby transferred from the Commission to the Chairman of the Commission the functions of the Commission with respect to the assignment of Commission personnel, including Commissioners, to perform such functions as may have been delegated by the Commission to the Commission personnel, including Commissioners, pursuant to section 78d–1 of this title. (June 6, 1934, ch. 404, title I, §4B, as added Pub. L. 100–181, title III, §308(a), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1255.) Editorial Notes References in Text Reorganization Plan Numbered 10 of 1950 (64 Stat. 1265), referred to in text, is set out as a note under section 78d of this title. Prior Provisions A prior section 78d–2, Pub. L. 87–592, §2, Aug. 20, 1962, 76 Stat. 395, provided for subject matter similar to the provisions comprising this section, prior to repeal by section 308(b) of Pub. L. 100–181.
usc:us:7:511k

text: U.S.C. Title 7 - AGRICULTURE 7 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 7 - AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 21A - TOBACCO INSPECTION Sec. 511k - Penalty for violations From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §511k. Penalty for violations Any person violating any provision of sections 511d and 511i of this title shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined not more than $1,000, or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. (Aug. 23, 1935, ch. 623, §12, 49 Stat. 734.)
usc:us:22:4401

text: U.S.C. Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE 22 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 22 - FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE CHAPTER 54 - PRIVATE ORGANIZATION ASSISTANCE SUBCHAPTER I - THE ASIA FOUNDATION Sec. 4401 - Findings From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §4401. Findings The Congress finds that— (1) The Asia Foundation, a private nonprofit corporation incorporated in 1954 in the State of California, has long been active in promoting Asian-American friendship and cooperation and in lending encouragement and assistance to Asians in their own efforts to develop more open, more just, and more democratic societies; (2) The Asia Foundation's commitment to strengthening indigenous Asian institutions which further stable national development, constructive social change, equitable economic growth, and cooperative international relationships is fully consistent with and supportive of long-term United States interests in Asia; (3) The Asia Foundation, as a private organization, is able to conduct programs in response to Asian initiatives that would be difficult or impossible for an official United States instrumentality, and it is in a position in Asia to respond quickly and flexibly to meet new opportunities; (4) in recognition of the valuable contributions of The Asia Foundation to long-range United States foreign policy interests, the United States Government has, through a variety of agencies, provided financial support for The Asia Foundation; and (5) it is in the interest of the United States, and the further strengthening of Asian-American friendship and cooperation, to establish a more permanent mechanism for United States Government financial support for the ongoing activities of The Asia Foundation, while preserving the independent character of the Foundation. (Pub. L. 98–164, title IV, §402, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1038.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Short Title Pub. L. 98–164, title IV, §401, Nov. 22, 1983, 97 Stat. 1038, provided that: "This title [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as 'The Asia Foundation Act'." For short title of title V of Pub. L. 98–164, which enacted subchapter II of this chapter, as the "National Endowment for Democracy Act", see section 501 of Pub. L. 98–164, set out as a Short Title note under section 4411 of this title.