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usc:us:25:346

text: U.S.C. Title 25 - INDIANS 25 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 25 - INDIANS CHAPTER 9 - ALLOTMENT OF INDIAN LANDS Sec. 346 - Proceedings in actions for allotments From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §346. Proceedings in actions for allotments The plaintiff shall cause a copy of his petition filed under section 345 of this title, to be served upon the United States attorney in the district wherein suit is brought, and shall mail a copy of same, by registered letter, to the Attorney General of the United States, and shall thereupon cause to be filed with the clerk of the court wherein suit is instituted an affidavit of such service and the mailing of such letter. It shall be the duty of the United States attorney upon whom service of petition is made as aforesaid to appear and defend the interests of the Government in the suit, and within sixty days after the service of petition upon him, unless the time should be extended by order of the court made in the case to file a plea, answer, or demurrer on the part of the Government, and to file a notice of any counterclaim, set-off, claim for damages, or other demand or defense whatsoever of the Government in the premises: Provided , That should the United States attorney neglect or refuse to file the plea, answer, demurrer, or defense, as required, the plaintiff may proceed with the case under such rules as the court may adopt in the premises; but the plaintiff shall not have judgment or decree for his claim, or any part thereof, unless he shall establish the same by proof satisfactory to the court. (Feb. 6, 1901, ch. 217, §2, 31 Stat. 760; June 25, 1948, ch. 646, §1, 62 Stat. 909.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Change of Name "United States attorney" substituted in text for "district attorney of the United States" on authority of act June 25, 1948. See section 541 of Title 28, Judiciary and Judicial Procedure.
usc:us:22:1741c

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 23 - PROTECTION OF CITIZENS ABROAD SUBCHAPTER II - HOSTAGE RECOVERY AND HOSTAGE-TAKING ACCOUNTABILITY Sec. 1741c - Hostage Response Group From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1741c. Hostage Response Group (a) Establishment The President shall establish a Hostage Response Group, chaired by a designated member of the National Security Council or the Deputies Committee of the National Security Council, to be convened on a regular basis, to further the safe recovery of United States nationals held hostage abroad or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad, and to be tasked with coordinating the United States Government response to other hostage-takings occurring abroad in which the United States has a national interest. (b) Membership The regular members of the Hostage Response Group shall include the Director of the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell's Family Engagement Coordinator, the Special Envoy appointed pursuant to section 1741a of this title, and representatives from the Department of the Treasury, the Department of Defense, the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, the Central Intelligence Agency, and other agencies as the President, from time to time, may designate. (c) Duties The Hostage Recovery Group shall— (1) identify and recommend hostage recovery options and strategies to the President through the National Security Council; (2) coordinate the development and implementation of United States hostage recovery policies, strategies, and procedures; (3) receive regular updates from the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell and the Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs on the status of United States nationals being held hostage or unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad and measures being taken to effect safe recoveries; (4) coordinate the provision of policy guidance to the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell, including reviewing recovery options proposed by the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell and working to resolve disputes within the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell; (5) as appropriate, direct the use of resources at the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell to coordinate or assist in the safe recovery of United States nationals unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad; and (6) as appropriate, direct the use of resources at the Hostage Recovery Fusion Cell to coordinate the United States Government response to other hostage-takings occurring abroad in which the United States has a national interest. (d) Meetings The Hostage Response Group shall meet regularly. (e) Reporting The Hostage Response Group shall regularly provide recommendations on hostage recovery options and strategies to the National Security Council. (Pub. L. 116–260, div. FF, title III, §305, Dec. 27, 2020, 134 Stat. 3095.)
usc:us:21:360bbb-6

text: U.S.C. Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS 21 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 21 - FOOD AND DRUGS CHAPTER 9 - FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT SUBCHAPTER V - DRUGS AND DEVICES Part E - General Provisions Relating to Drugs and Devices Sec. 360bbb-6 - Risk communication From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §360bbb–6. Risk communication (a) Advisory Committee on Risk Communication (1) In general The Secretary shall establish an advisory committee to be known as the "Advisory Committee on Risk Communication" (referred to in this section as the "Committee"). (2) Duties of Committee The Committee shall advise the Commissioner on methods to effectively communicate risks associated with the products regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. (3) Members The Secretary shall ensure that the Committee is composed of experts on risk communication, experts on the risks described in subsection (b), and representatives of patient, consumer, and health professional organizations. (4) Permanence of Committee Section 1013 of title 5 shall not apply to the Committee established under this subsection. (b) Partnerships for risk communication (1) In general The Secretary shall partner with professional medical societies, medical schools, academic medical centers, and other stakeholders to develop robust and multi-faceted systems for communication to health care providers about emerging postmarket drug risks. (2) Partnerships The systems developed under paragraph (1) shall— (A) account for the diversity among physicians in terms of practice, willingness to adopt technology, and medical specialty; and (B) include the use of existing communication channels, including electronic communications, in place at the Food and Drug Administration. (June 25, 1938, ch. 675, §567, as added Pub. L. 110–85, title IX, §917, Sept. 27, 2007, 121 Stat. 960; amended Pub. L. 117–286, §4(a)(157), Dec. 27, 2022, 136 Stat. 4323.) Editorial Notes Amendments 2022 —Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 117–286 substituted "Section 1013 of title 5" for "Section 14 of the Federal Advisory Committee Act".
usc:us:42:3504

text: §3504. General Counsel; appointment (a) The President shall appoint on and after July 31, 1956, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services. (b) The existing office of General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services shall be abolished effective upon the appointment and qualification of the General Counsel provided for by subsection (a) or April 1, 1957, whichever is earlier. (July 31, 1956, ch. 804, title III, §301, 70 Stat. 742; Pub. L. 96–88, title V, §509(b), Oct. 17, 1979, 93 Stat. 695.) Editorial Notes Codification Section is based on that part of section 301 of act July 31, 1956, relating to the General Counsel of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare [now Health and Human Services]. That part of such section 301 relating to the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture, is classified to section 2214 of Title 7, Agriculture. That part of such section 301 relating to the General Counsel of the Post Office Department was enacted as section 307 of Title 39 by Pub. L. 86–682, Sept. 2, 1960, 74 Stat. 580. Such provisions were eliminated from Title 39 by the Postal Reorganization Act, Pub. L. 91–375, Aug. 12, 1970, 84 Stat. 719. Section was formerly classified to section 623c of former Title 5, Executive Departments and Government Officers and Employees, prior to the general revision and enactment of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees, by Pub. L. 89–554, §1, Sept. 1, 1966, 80 Stat. 378. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Change of Name "Department of Health and Human Services" substituted in text for "Department of Health, Education, and Welfare" pursuant to section 509(b) of Pub. L. 96–88, which is classified to section 3508(b) of Title 20, Education.
usc:us:42:300jj

text: §300jj–37. General grant and loan provisions (a) Reports The Secretary may require that an entity receiving assistance under this part shall submit to the Secretary, not later than the date that is 1 year after the date of receipt of such assistance, a report that includes— (1) an analysis of the effectiveness of the activities for which the entity receives such assistance, as compared to the goals for such activities; and (2) an analysis of the impact of the project on health care quality and safety. (b) Requirement to improve quality of care and decrease in costs The National Coordinator shall annually evaluate the activities conducted under this part and shall, in awarding grants, implement the lessons learned from such evaluation in a manner so that awards made subsequent to each such evaluation are made in a manner that, in the determination of the National Coordinator, will result in the greatest improvement in the quality and efficiency of health care. (July 1, 1944, ch. 373, title XXX, §3017, as added Pub. L. 111–5, div. A, title XIII, §13301, Feb. 17, 2009, 123 Stat. 257.)
usc:us:7:6303

text: U.S.C. Title 7 - AGRICULTURE 7 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 7 - AGRICULTURE CHAPTER 92 - SOYBEAN PROMOTION, RESEARCH, AND CONSUMER INFORMATION Sec. 6303 - Issuance and amendment of orders From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §6303. Issuance and amendment of orders (a) In general To effectuate the declared policy of section 6301(b) of this title, the Secretary, subject to the procedures provided in subsection (b), shall issue orders under this chapter applicable to producers and first purchasers of soybeans. Any such order shall be national in scope, and not more than one order shall be in effect under this chapter at any one time. (b) Procedure (1) Proposal or request for issuance The Secretary may propose the issuance of an order under this chapter, or an association of soybean producers or any other person that would be affected by an order issued pursuant to this chapter may request the issuance of, and submit a proposal for, such an order. (2) Notice and comment concerning proposed order Not later than 30 days after the receipt of a request and proposal for an order pursuant to paragraph (1), or whenever the Secretary determines to propose an order, the Secretary shall publish a proposed order and give due notice and opportunity for public comment on the proposed order. (3) Issuance of order After notice and opportunity for public comment are given as provided in paragraph (2), the Secretary shall issue an order, taking into consideration the comments received and including in the order provisions necessary to ensure that the order is in conformity with the requirements under this chapter. Such order shall be issued and become effective not later than 180 days following publication of the proposed order. (c) Amendments The Secretary, from time to time, may amend any order issued under this section. The provisions of this chapter applicable to orders shall be applicable to amendments to orders. (Pub. L. 101–624, title XIX, §1968, Nov. 28, 1990, 104 Stat. 3883.)
usc:us:34:10517

text: U.S.C. Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT 34 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 34 - CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT Subtitle I - Comprehensive Acts CHAPTER 101 - JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT SUBCHAPTER XXIII - DNA IDENTIFICATION GRANTS Sec. 10517 - Expenditure records From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §10517. Expenditure records (a) Records Each State or unit of local government which receives a grant under this subchapter shall keep records as the Attorney General may require to facilitate an effective audit. (b) Access The Attorney General, the Comptroller General, or their designated agents shall have access, for the purpose of audit and examination, to any books, documents, and records of States and units of local government which receive grants made under this subchapter if, in the opinion of the Attorney General, the Comptroller General, or their designated agents, such books, documents, and records are related to the receipt or use of any such grant. (Pub. L. 90–351, title I, §2407, as added Pub. L. 103–322, title XXI, §210302(c)(1)(C), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2067.) Editorial Notes Codification Section was formerly classified to section 3796kk–6 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.
usc:us:20:789

text: U.S.C. Title 20 - EDUCATION 20 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 20 - EDUCATION CHAPTER 22 - NATIONAL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS Sec. 789 - Repealed. Pub. L. 89-209, §6(d)(5), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 850 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §789. Repealed. Pub. L. 89–209, §6(d)(5), Sept. 29, 1965, 79 Stat. 850 Section, Pub. L. 88–579, §10, Sept. 3, 1964, 78 Stat. 907; Pub. L. 89–125, Aug. 13, 1965, 79 Stat. 518, authorized $150,000 per annum to be appropriated to the Council to carry out the purpose of this chapter. See section 960 of this title. Section was also repealed by Pub. L. 91–346, §5(d)(3)(B), July 20, 1970, 84 Stat. 445.
usc:us:12:1833

text: U.S.C. Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING 12 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING CHAPTER 16 - FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION Sec. 1833 - Repealed. Pub. L. 104-208, div. A, title II, §2224(b), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009-415 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1833. Repealed. Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title II, §2224(b), Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–415 Section, Pub. L. 101–73, title IX, §918, Aug. 9, 1989, 103 Stat. 487, required certain agencies to annually report to Congress detailing civil and criminal actions and investigations undertaken during preceding 12-month period.
usc:us:42:5410

text: §5410. Civil and criminal penalties (a) Whoever violates any provision of section 5409 of this title, or any regulation or final order issued thereunder, shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not to exceed $1,000 for each such violation. Each violation of a provision of section 5409 of this title, or any regulation or order issued thereunder shall constitute, a separate violation with respect to each manufactured home or with respect to each failure or refusal to allow or perform an act required thereby, except that the maximum civil penalty may not exceed $1,000,000 for any related series of violations occurring within one year from the date of the first violation. (b) An individual or a director, officer, or agent of a corporation who knowingly and willfully violates section 5409 of this title in a manner which threatens the health or safety of any purchaser shall be fined not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not more than one year, or both. (Pub. L. 93–383, title VI, §611, Aug. 22, 1974, 88 Stat. 705; Pub. L. 96–399, title III, §308(c)(4), Oct. 8, 1980, 94 Stat. 1641.) Editorial Notes Amendments 1980 —Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 96–399 substituted "manufactured home" for "mobile home". Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective upon the expiration of 180 days following Aug. 22, 1974, see section 627 of Pub. L. 93–383, set out as a note under section 5401 of this title.
usc:us:15:3392

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 60 - NATURAL GAS POLICY SUBCHAPTER IV - NATURAL GAS CURTAILMENT POLICIES Sec. 3392 - Natural gas for essential industrial process and feedstock uses From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §3392. Natural gas for essential industrial process and feedstock uses (a) General rule The Secretary of Energy shall prescribe and make effective a rule which provides that, notwithstanding any other provision of law (other than subsection (b)) and to the maximum extent practicable, no interstate pipeline may curtail deliveries of natural gas for any essential industrial process or feedstock use, unless such curtailment— (1) does not reduce the quantity of natural gas delivered for such use below the use requirement specified in subsection (c); (2) is necessary in order to meet the requirements of high-priority users; or (3) is necessary in order to meet the requirements for essential agricultural uses of natural gas for which curtailment priority is established under section 3391 of this title. (b) Curtailment priority applicable only if alternative fuel not available The provisions of subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any curtailment of deliveries for any essential industrial process or feedstock use only if the Commission determines that use of a fuel (other than natural gas) is not economically practicable and that no fuel is reasonably available as an alternative for such use. (c) Determination of essential industrial use requirements The Secretary of Energy shall determine and certify to the Commission the natural gas requirements (expressed either as volumes or percentages of use) of persons (or classes thereof) for essential industrial process and feedstock uses (other than those referred to in section 3391(f)(1)(B) of this title). (d) Definitions For purposes of this section— (1) Essential industrial process or feedstock use The term "essential industrial process or feedstock use" means any use of natural gas in an industrial process or as a feedstock which the Secretary determines is essential. (2) High-priority user The term "high-priority user" has the same meaning as given such term in section 3391(f)(2) of this title. (Pub. L. 95–621, title IV, §402, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3395.)
usc:us:2:168

text: U.S.C. Title 2 - THE CONGRESS 2 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 2 - THE CONGRESS CHAPTER 5 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS Sec. 168 - Constitution of the United States; preparation and publication of revised edition; annotations; supplements; decennial editions and supplements From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §168. Constitution of the United States; preparation and publication of revised edition; annotations; supplements; decennial editions and supplements The Librarian of Congress shall have prepared— (1) a hardbound revised edition of the Constitution of the United States of America—Analysis and Interpretation, published as Senate Document Numbered 39, Eighty-eighth Congress (referred to hereinafter as the "Constitution Annotated"), which shall contain annotations of decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States through the end of the October 1971 term of the Supreme Court, construing provisions of the Constitution; (2) upon the completion of each of the October 1973, October 1975, October 1977, and October 1979 terms of the Supreme Court, a cumulative pocket-part supplement to the hardbound revised edition of the Constitution Annotated prepared pursuant to clause (1), which shall contain cumulative annotations of all such decisions rendered by the Supreme Court after the end of the October 1971 term; (3) upon the completion of the October 1981 term of the Supreme Court, and upon the completion of each tenth October term of the Supreme Court thereafter, a hardbound decennial revised edition of the Constitution Annotated, which shall contain annotations of all decisions theretofore rendered by the Supreme Court construing provisions of the Constitution; and (4) upon the completion of the October 1983 term of the Supreme Court, and upon the completion of each subsequent October term of the Supreme Court beginning in an odd-numbered year (the final digit of which is not a 1), a cumulative pocket-part supplement to the most recent hardbound decennial revised edition of the Constitution Annotated, which shall contain cumulative annotations of all such decisions rendered by the Supreme Court which were not included in that hardbound decennial revised edition of the Constitution Annotated. (Pub. L. 91–589, §1, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1586.)
usc:us:49:20119

text: §20119. Study on use of certain reports and surveys (a) Study .—The Federal Railroad Administration shall complete a study to evaluate whether it is in the public interest, including public safety and the legal rights of persons injured in railroad accidents, to withhold from discovery or admission into evidence in a Federal or State court proceeding for damages involving personal injury or wrongful death against a carrier any report, survey, schedule, list, or data compiled or collected for the purpose of evaluating, planning, or implementing a railroad safety risk reduction program required under this chapter, including a railroad carrier's analysis of its safety risks and its statement of the mitigation measures with which it will address those risks. In conducting this study, the Secretary shall solicit input from the railroads, railroad non-profit employee labor organizations, railroad accident victims and their families, and the general public. (b) Authority .—Following completion of the study required under subsection (a), the Secretary, if in the public interest, including public safety and the legal rights of persons injured in railroad accidents, may prescribe a rule subject to notice and comment to address the results of the study. Any such rule prescribed pursuant to this subsection shall not become effective until 1 year after its adoption. (Added Pub. L. 110–432, div. A, title I, §109(a), Oct. 16, 2008, 122 Stat. 4867.)
usc:us:49:15701

text: §15701. Providing transportation and service (a) Service on Reasonable Request .—A pipeline carrier providing transportation or service under this part shall provide the transportation or service on reasonable request. (b) Rates and Other Terms .—A pipeline carrier shall also provide to any person, on request, the carrier's rates and other service terms. The response by a pipeline carrier to a request for the carrier's rates and other service terms shall be— (1) in writing and forwarded to the requesting person promptly after receipt of the request; or (2) promptly made available in electronic form. (c) Limitation on Rate Increases and Changes to Service Terms .—A pipeline carrier may not increase any common carrier rates or change any common carrier service terms unless 20 days have expired after written or electronic notice is provided to any person who, within the previous 12 months— (1) has requested such rates or terms under subsection (b); or (2) has made arrangements with the carrier for a shipment that would be subject to such increased rates or changed terms. (d) Provision of Service .—A pipeline carrier shall provide transportation or service in accordance with the rates and service terms, and any changes thereto, as published or otherwise made available under subsection (b) or (c). (e) Regulations .—The Board shall, by regulation, establish rules to implement this section. The regulations shall provide for immediate disclosure and dissemination of rates and service terms, including classifications, rules, and practices, and their effective dates. The regulations may modify the 20-day period specified in subsection (c). Final regulations shall be adopted by the Board not later than 180 days after January 1, 1996. (Added Pub. L. 104–88, title I, §106(a), Dec. 29, 1995, 109 Stat. 925; amended Pub. L. 104–287, §5(44), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3393.) Editorial Notes Prior Provisions Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 11101 of this title prior to the general amendment of this subtitle by Pub. L. 104–88, §102(a). Amendments 1996 —Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 104–287 substituted "January 1, 1996" for "the effective date of this section". Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective Jan. 1, 1996, except as otherwise provided in Pub. L. 104–88, see section 2 of Pub. L. 104–88, set out as a note under section 1301 of this title.
usc:us:22:287s

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 7 - INTERNATIONAL BUREAUS, CONGRESSES, ETC. SUBCHAPTER XVII - UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC, AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION Sec. 287s - Amendments to constitution of Organization involving new obligations From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §287s. Amendments to constitution of Organization involving new obligations Unless Congress by law authorizes such action, neither the President nor any person or agency shall on behalf of the United States approve any amendment under article XIII of the constitution of the Organization involving any new obligation for the United States. (July 30, 1946, ch. 700, §7, 60 Stat. 714.) Editorial Notes References in Text Article XIII of the constitution of the Organization, referred to in text, is article XIII of the constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, which is set out as a note under section 287m of this title.
usc:us:35:262

text: U.S.C. Title 35 - PATENTS 35 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 35 - PATENTS PART III - PATENTS AND PROTECTION OF PATENT RIGHTS CHAPTER 26 - OWNERSHIP AND ASSIGNMENT Sec. 262 - Joint owners From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §262. Joint owners In the absence of any agreement to the contrary, each of the joint owners of a patent may make, use, offer to sell, or sell the patented invention within the United States, or import the patented invention into the United States, without the consent of and without accounting to the other owners. (July 19, 1952, ch. 950, 66 Stat. 810; Pub. L. 103–465, title V, §533(b)(3), Dec. 8, 1994, 108 Stat. 4989.) Historical and Revision Notes This section states a condition in existing law not expressed in the existing statutes. Editorial Notes Amendments 1994 —Pub. L. 103–465 substituted "use, offer to sell, or sell" for "use or sell" and inserted "within the United States, or import the patented invention into the United States," after "invention". Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 1994 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 103–465 effective on date that is one year after date on which the WTO Agreement enters into force with respect to the United States [Jan. 1, 1995], with provisions relating to earliest filed patent application, see section 534(a), (b)(3) of Pub. L. 103–465, set out as a note under section 154 of this title.
usc:us:19:2482

text: U.S.C. Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES 19 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 12 - TRADE ACT OF 1974 SUBCHAPTER VI - GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 2482 - Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §2482. Exercise of functions of International Trade Commission (a) Preliminary investigation In order to expedite the performance of its functions under this chapter, the International Trade Commission may conduct preliminary investigations, determine the scope and manner of its proceedings, and consolidate proceedings before it. (b) Use of authority granted under other provisions In performing its functions under this chapter, the Commission may exercise any authority granted to it under any other Act. (c) Gathering of current information The Commission shall at all times keep informed concerning the operation and effect of provisions relating to duties or other import restrictions of the United States contained in trade agreements entered into under the trade agreements program. (Pub. L. 93–618, title VI, §603, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 2073.) Editorial Notes References in Text This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (b), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 93–618, Jan. 3, 1975, 88 Stat. 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see References in Text note set out under section 2101 of this title and Tables.
usc:us:19:39

text: U.S.C. Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES 19 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 19 - CUSTOMS DUTIES CHAPTER 1 - COLLECTION DISTRICTS, PORTS, AND OFFICERS Sec. 39 - Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §2(a), 67 Stat. 507 From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §39. Repealed. Aug. 8, 1953, ch. 397, §2(a), 67 Stat. 507 Section, R.S. §2626, prescribed certain duties of comptrollers of customs at each of ports where collectors, comptrollers and surveyors were appointed. The provisions of such section, in so far as it related to accounting duties, is covered generally in chapters 33 and 35 of Title 31, Money and Finance. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of Repeal; Savings Provision Repeal effective on and after thirtieth day following Aug. 8, 1953, and savings provision, see sections 1 and 23 of act Aug. 8, 1953.
usc:us:42:9706

text: §9706. Dissemination of information The Secretary shall assure that full and complete safety-related information resulting from any project or other activity conducted under this chapter is made available in a timely manner to appropriate committees of Congress, Federal, State, and local authorities, relevant segments of private industry, the scientific community, and the public. (Pub. L. 96–567, §7, Dec. 22, 1980, 94 Stat. 3332.)
usc:us:15:5207

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 78 - SUPERCONDUCTIVITY AND COMPETITIVENESS Sec. 5207 - Department of Defense From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §5207. Department of Defense (a) Focus of research In conformance with the Superconductivity Action Plan, the Secretary of Defense, in the superconductivity research and development activities of the Department of Defense, shall give emphasis to fundamental research, materials processing, and applications of new superconducting materials. (b) Additional activities In conducting research under subsection (a), the Secretary of Defense shall— (1) systematically define the engineering parameters for high-temperature superconducting materials; and (2) conduct the necessary development, engineering, and operational prototype testing considered appropriate to the overall mission of the Department of Defense. Such operational prototype testing shall, where appropriate, utilize criteria developed by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. (c) Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency The Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency shall, in conformance with the Superconductivity Action Plan, conduct activities to— (1) augment, as appropriate, basic and applied superconductivity research conducted in other Federal agencies and industry; and (2) develop criteria for operational prototype testing within the Department of Defense. (Pub. L. 100–697, §8, Nov. 19, 1988, 102 Stat. 4615.)
usc:us:5:5406

text: U.S.C. Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES 5 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 5 - GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION AND EMPLOYEES PART III - EMPLOYEES Subpart D - Pay and Allowances CHAPTER 54 - HUMAN CAPITAL PERFORMANCE FUND Sec. 5406 - Agency plan From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §5406. Agency plan (a) To be eligible for consideration by the Office for an allocation under this section, an agency shall— (1) develop a plan that incorporates the following elements: (A) adherence to merit principles set forth in section 2301; (B) a fair, credible, and transparent employee performance appraisal system; (C) a link between the pay-for-performance system, the employee performance appraisal system, and the agency's strategic plan; (D) a means for ensuring employee involvement in the design and implementation of the system; (E) adequate training and retraining for supervisors, managers, and employees in the implementation and operation of the pay-for-performance system; (F) a process for ensuring ongoing performance feedback and dialogue between supervisors, managers, and employees throughout the appraisal period, and setting timetables for review; (G) effective safeguards to ensure that the management of the system is fair and equitable and based on employee performance; and (H) a means for ensuring that adequate agency resources are allocated for the design, implementation, and administration of the pay-for-performance system; (2) upon approval, receive an allocation of funding from the Office; (3) make payments to individual employees in accordance with the agency's approved plan; and (4) provide such information to the Office regarding payments made and use of funds received under this section as the Office may specify. (b) The Office, in consultation with the Chief Human Capital Officers Council, shall review and approve an agency's plan before the agency is eligible to receive an allocation of funding from the Office. (c) The Chief Human Capital Officers Council shall include in its annual report to Congress under section 1303(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 an evaluation of the formulation and implementation of agency performance management systems. (Added Pub. L. 108–136, div. A, title XI, §1129(a), Nov. 24, 2003, 117 Stat. 1644.) Editorial Notes References in Text Section 1303(d) of the Homeland Security Act of 2002, referred to in subsec. (c), is section 1303(d) of Pub. L. 107–296, which is set out as a note under section 1401 of this title. Prior Provisions A prior section 5406, added Pub. L. 98–615, title II, §201(a), Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3211; amended Pub. L. 101–103, §4, Sept. 30, 1989, 103 Stat. 671; Pub. L. 102–22, §2(b), Mar. 28, 1991, 105 Stat. 71, related to performance awards, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–89, §3(a)(1), (c), Sept. 30, 1993, 107 Stat. 981, 983, eff. Nov. 1, 1993.
usc:us:42:8453

text: §8453. Impact on employees (a) Evaluation The Secretary shall conduct continuing evaluations of potential loss or shifts of employment which may result from any prohibition under this chapter, including, if appropriate, investigating threatened plant closures or reductions in employment allegedly resulting from such prohibition. The results of such evaluations and each investigation shall promptly be made available to the public. (b) Investigation and hearings On a written request filed with the Secretary by or on behalf of any employee who is discharged or laid off, threatened with discharge or layoff, or otherwise discriminated against, by any person because of the alleged effects of any such prohibition, the Secretary shall investigate the matter and, at the request of any party, shall hold public hearings, after not less than 30 days notice, at which the Secretary shall require the parties, including any employer involved, to present information on the actual or potential effect of such prohibition on employment and on any alleged employee discharge, layoff, or other discrimination relating to prohibitions and the detailed reasons or justification therefor. At the completion of such investigation, the Secretary shall make findings of fact as to the effect of such prohibition on employment and on the alleged employee discharge, layoff, or discrimination and shall make such recommendations as he deems appropriate. Such report, findings, and recommendations shall be available to the public. The Secretary of Labor shall participate in each such investigation. (c) Rule of construction Nothing in this section shall be construed to require or authorize the Secretary to modify or withdraw any prohibition under this chapter. (Pub. L. 95–620, title VII, §743, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3342.) Editorial Notes References in Text This chapter, referred to in subsecs. (a) and (c), was in the original "this Act", meaning Pub. L. 95–620, Nov. 9, 1978, 92 Stat. 3289, known as the Powerplant and Industrial Fuel Use Act of 1978, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 8301 of this title and Tables.
usc:us:36:70707

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 707 - FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Sec. 70707 - Misnomer not to affect transfer of property From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §70707. Misnomer not to affect transfer of property A misnomer of the corporation does not affect any transfer of property to or from the corporation. (Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1355.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 70707 36:4405. June 6, 1900, ch. 806, §5, 31 Stat. 663. In this section, the word "affect" is substituted for "defeat or annul", and the words "transfer of property" are substituted for "grant, donation, gift, devise, or bequest", to eliminate unnecessary words.
usc:us:12:5434

text: U.S.C. Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING 12 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 12 - BANKS AND BANKING CHAPTER 53 - WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION SUBCHAPTER III - TRANSFER OF POWERS TO THE COMPTROLLER OF THE CURRENCY, THE CORPORATION, AND THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS Part B - Transitional Provisions Sec. 5434 - Funds transferred From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §5434. Funds transferred The funds that, on the day before the transfer date, the Director of the Office of Thrift Supervision (in consultation with the Comptroller of the Currency, the Chairperson of the Corporation, and the Chairman of the Board of Governors) determines are not necessary to dispose of the affairs of the Office of Thrift Supervision under section 5435 of this title and are available to the Office of Thrift Supervision to pay the expenses of the Office of Thrift Supervision— (1) relating to the functions of the Office of Thrift Supervision transferred under section 5412(b)(2)(B) of this title, shall be transferred to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on the transfer date; (2) relating to the functions of the Office of Thrift Supervision transferred under section 5412(b)(2)(C) of this title, shall be transferred to the Corporation on the transfer date; and (3) relating to the functions of the Office of Thrift Supervision transferred under section 5412(b)(1)(A) of this title, shall be transferred to the Board of Governors on the transfer date. (Pub. L. 111–203, title III, §324, July 21, 2010, 124 Stat. 1536.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date Section effective 1 day after July 21, 2010, except as otherwise provided, see section 4 of Pub. L. 111–203, set out as a note under section 5301 of this title.
usc:us:15:5527

text: U.S.C. Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE 15 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 15 - COMMERCE AND TRADE CHAPTER 81 - HIGH-PERFORMANCE COMPUTING SUBCHAPTER II - AGENCY ACTIVITIES Sec. 5527 - Miscellaneous provisions From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §5527. Miscellaneous provisions (a) Nonapplicability Except to the extent the appropriate Federal agency or department head determines, the provisions of this chapter shall not apply to— (1) programs or activities regarding computer systems that process classified information; or (2) computer systems the function, operation, or use of which are those delineated in section 3552(b)(6)(A)(i) of title 44. (b) Acquisition of prototype and early production models In accordance with Federal contracting law, Federal agencies and departments participating in the Program may acquire prototype or early production models of new networking and information technology systems and subsystems to stimulate hardware and software development. Items of computing equipment acquired under this subsection shall be considered research computers for purposes of applicable acquisition regulations. (Pub. L. 102–194, title II, §207, Dec. 9, 1991, 105 Stat. 1602; Pub. L. 114–329, title I, §105(p), Jan. 6, 2017, 130 Stat. 2984.) Editorial Notes Amendments 2017 —Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 114–329, §105(p)(1), substituted "section 3552(b)(6)(A)(i) of title 44" for "paragraphs (1) through (5) of section 2315(a) of title 10". Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 114–329, §105(p)(2), substituted "networking and information technology" for "high-performance computing".
usc:us:49:46302

text: §46302. False information (a) Civil Penalty .—A person that, knowing the information to be false, gives, or causes to be given, under circumstances in which the information reasonably may be believed, false information about an alleged attempt being made or to be made to do an act that would violate section 46502(a), 46504, 46505, or 46506 of this title, is liable to the United States Government for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. (b) Compromise and Setoff .—(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security and, for a violation relating to section 46504, the Secretary of Transportation, may compromise the amount of a civil penalty imposed under subsection (a) of this section. (2) The Government may deduct the amount of a civil penalty imposed or compromised under this section from amounts it owes the person liable for the penalty. (Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1234; Pub. L. 108–458, title IV, §4027(b), Dec. 17, 2004, 118 Stat. 3727.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised Section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 46302(a) 49 App.:1471(c). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, §901(c); added Oct. 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–473, §2014(a)(1), 98 Stat. 2189. 46302(b) 49 App.:1471(a)(2) (related to 1471(c)). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, §901(a)(2) (related to §901(c)), 72 Stat. 784; July 10, 1962, Pub. L. 87–528, §12, 76 Stat. 150; restated Oct. 24, 1978, Pub. L. 95–504, §35(b), 92 Stat. 1740; Oct. 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–473, §2014(b), 98 Stat. 2189. 49 App.:1551(b)(1)(E). Aug. 23, 1958, Pub. L. 85–726, 72 Stat. 731, §1601(b)(1)(E); added Oct. 4, 1984, Pub. L. 98–443, §3(e), 98 Stat. 1704. In subsection (a), the words "gives, or causes to be given" are substituted for "imparts or conveys or causes to be imparted or conveyed" to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "attempt or", "a crime", and "which shall be recoverable in a civil action brought in the name of the United States" are omitted as surplus. In subsection (b)(1), the words "imposed under" are substituted for "provided for in" for consistency. In subsection (b)(2), the words "imposed or compromised" are substituted for "The amount of such penalty when finally determined or fixed by order of the Board, or the amount agreed upon in compromise" to eliminate unnecessary words. Editorial Notes Amendments 2004 —Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 108–458 substituted "Secretary of Homeland Security and, for a violation relating to section 46504, the Secretary of Transportation," for "Secretary of Transportation".
usc:us:28:1258

text: U.S.C. Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE 28 U.S.C. United States Code, 2024 Edition Title 28 - JUDICIARY AND JUDICIAL PROCEDURE PART IV - JURISDICTION AND VENUE CHAPTER 81 - SUPREME COURT Sec. 1258 - Supreme Court of Puerto Rico; certiorari From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov §1258. Supreme Court of Puerto Rico; certiorari Final judgments or decrees rendered by the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may be reviewed by the Supreme Court by writ of certiorari where the validity of a treaty or statute of the United States is drawn in question or where the validity of a statute of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is drawn in question on the ground of its being repugnant to the Constitution, treaties, or laws of the United States, or where any title, right, privilege, or immunity is specially set up or claimed under the Constitution or the treaties or statutes of, or any commission held or authority exercised under, the United States. (Added Pub. L. 87–189, §1, Aug. 30, 1961, 75 Stat. 417; amended Pub. L. 100–352, §4, June 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 662.) Editorial Notes Amendments 1988 —Pub. L. 100–352 struck out "appeal;" before "certiorari" in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "Final judgments or decrees rendered by the Supreme Court of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico may be reviewed by the Supreme Court as follows: "(1) By appeal, where is drawn in question the validity of a treaty or statute of the United States and the decision is against its validity. "(2) By appeal, where is drawn in question the validity of a statute of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on the ground of its being repugnant to the Constitution, treaties, or laws of the United States, and the decision is in favor of its validity. "(3) By writ of certiorari, where the validity of a treaty or statute of the United States is drawn in question or where the validity of a statute of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is drawn in question on the ground of its being repugnant to the Constitution, treaties, or laws of the United States, or where any title, right, privilege, or immunity is specially set up or claimed under the Constitution, treaties, or statutes of, or commission held or authority exercised under, the United States." Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries Effective Date of 1988 Amendment Amendment by Pub. L. 100–352 effective ninety days after June 27, 1988, except that such amendment not to apply to cases pending in Supreme Court on such effective date or affect right to review or manner of reviewing judgment or decree of court which was entered before such effective date, see section 7 of Pub. L. 100–352, set out as a note under section 1254 of this title.